Now Worth $80 Million, John Cena’s First WWE Paycheck Will Leave You Floored

A career is not an easy terrain to travel. Just like other aspects of life, we experience ups and downs in the professional aspect as well. Not a lot of fans would’ve known, but John Cena also had his fair share of struggles. Before becoming a WWE legend, Cena’s professional life was full of rough patches. The wrestler recently discussed the problems on Kevin Hart‘s show.

On the American comedian’s show ‘Hart to Heart’, Cena sat down for a chat. During the episode, Cena revealed that he wasn’t always as rich as he is now. In fact, his first paycheck from WWE might shock you.

How much did WWE pay John Cena during his beginner days?

In the second episode of the third season of ‘Hart to Heart’, John Cena began talking about his relationship with his father. While recalling his post-college days, he also stumbled upon the first time he learned about his paycheck. It happened after he graduated from college. Eventually, when he landed at WWE, the company offered him an independent contract rather than hiring him at first.

The paycheck offered merely $12,000 a year. “Before I was hired by the WWE, my first contract for the WWE was $12,000 a year. I quit my job the day I was signed,” recalled ‘The Champ’ during the conversation.  He added, “I think my rent was a thousand bucks a month. So like, all my money, is now rent. 12,000 bucks a year. Quit my job.”

All of this happened when he was already in debt. And even though things got better for him moving forward, his career path still had its ups and downs.

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Cena, however, doesn’t mind these as he considers it a part of the journey.

John Cena’s view on professional struggle and hard work

There’s a popular saying claiming that you don’t have to work a day if you have a job that you love. John Cena respectfully disagrees. On the contrary, the WWE legend believes that hard work and struggles are a part of the journey. However, he also claims that if you love what you do, you’re going to gain and learn from the struggles. So, even though his paycheck at WWE increased, it didn’t come without its own set of problems.

Even while he was working for WWE, there came a time when the company had made full plans to release him. However, seeing his dedication and improvements, they saw a potential they didn’t want to give up on. Eventually came the days when John Cena grew into the hearts of WWE fans and the face of the company, before successfully transitioning into Hollywood. And now, he sits atop $80 million of net worth.

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From $12,000 a year to now earning millions, do you feel inspired listening to John Cena’s battle with professional struggles?