In a candid and reflective “Life in Pictures” interview, John Cena looked back on his legendary career, detailing the reasons for his current WWE farewell tour, the early movie roles that nearly ended his acting career before it began, his special relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the key moments that defined his evolution as a performer.
A Childhood Dream
Looking at a photo of himself as a nine-year-old with a hand-drawn championship belt, Cena confirmed his lifelong passion for the business. “I’ve been wanting to do this my whole life,” he said. He recalled how secretive the wrestling business was when he was young, noting that he had to move to California at age 22 to find a wrestling school, despite the fact that the school Triple H trained at was just 35 minutes from