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* A meta one for the man himself. Cena, an avid car collector, bought the first low rider that Los Guerreros used from the person who lent it to WWE in 2002. When Wrestling/EddieGuerrero died in 2005, Cena gave the car to Chavo out of the goodness of his heart.
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*** Apparently, in his excitement, Cena high fived him a little too hard with also leads to a funny moment the next night when Cena comes out yelling “I SEE YOU’RE USING THE STEADICAM TONIGHT BECAUSE I ALMOST BROKE YOUR HAND!”
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** The way Brodus tells it, Vince was going to cut it for time constraints due to some of the earlier matches going long on time. Brodus was still in the gorilla position (the last spot backstage before the performer appears on camera) when Cena was scheduled to walk through for his match (which it should be noted was his first match against The Rock, possibly the biggest match of his career). Cena then turned to Brodus and told him “I have to use the bathroom. When I go to the bathroom, it could take maybe six, eight minutes? Is that enough time to do your thing?” Brodus told him six minutes would be enough time and Cena said “Alright” and then walked back out of gorilla and let Brodus head out to dance.
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* Cricket Wireless got John Cena to embrace the "And his name is JOHN CENA!" meme through a setup where John Cena would pop through a wall with his picture on it, accompanied by a group of trumpet players and yell his name. Cue a montage of a bunch of fans, including a fair amount of little kids, thinking they're doing an ad for Cena, only to be surprised by their favorite wrestler! The best part, at the end, Cena remarked "It was a good day. Everyone smiled today!"

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSWynMPmMpk Cricket Wireless Wireless]] got John Cena to embrace the "And his name is JOHN CENA!" meme through a setup where John Cena would pop through a wall with his picture on it, accompanied by a group of trumpet players and yell his name. Cue a montage of a bunch of fans, including a fair amount of little kids, thinking they're doing an ad for Cena, only to be surprised by their favorite wrestler! The best part, at the end, Cena remarked "It was a good day. Everyone smiled today!"
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* After the 4/11/2011 ''Raw'', Cena came out to ask the audience to give another round of applause for Wrestling/{{Edge}} (as Edge had announced earlier that night that he was retiring), then paid his own respects to [[RedBaron The Rated-R Superstar]].

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* After the 4/11/2011 ''Raw'', Cena came out to ask the audience to give another round of applause for Wrestling/{{Edge}} Wrestling/{{Edge|Wrestler}} (as Edge had announced earlier that night that he was retiring), then paid his own respects to [[RedBaron The Rated-R Superstar]].



* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] TOOTH FAIRY! [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].

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* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} [[Wrestling/EdgeWrestler him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] TOOTH FAIRY! [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].
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* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[NotSoDifferent TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].

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* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[NotSoDifferent TOOTH FAIRY!]] FAIRY! [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].
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** A small one, but the first thing Cena does as he enters is high fives the camera man.

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** A small one, but the first thing Cena does as he enters is high fives the camera man.man.
** This means in a {{kayfabe}} moment, the last time he was seen was in the Firefly Funhouse match, meaning he conquered his inner demons and returned triumphant.
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* On the Christmas of RAW 2017, John Cena introduces himself...but before he starts his promo, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl1yLdN0Dvs he gives the shirt off his back to a kid in the crowd]]. The crowd (take note that this is taking place in Chicago), immediately love this act of good cheer and chant "Merry Christmas!" to him.

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* On the Christmas of RAW 2017, John Cena introduces himself...but before he starts his promo, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl1yLdN0Dvs he gives the shirt off his back to a kid in the crowd]]. The crowd (take note that this is taking place in Chicago), immediately love this act of good cheer and chant "Merry Christmas!" to him.him.
* His return at ''Money In The Bank 2021'' was met with an overwhelming response. After being away for the better part of a year, having him come down to the ring led to many people cheering him. Even better? Not a single person was singing "John Cena Sucks", that's how much the WWE Universe missed him.
** A small one, but the first thing Cena does as he enters is high fives the camera man.
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* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[NotSoDifferent TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned]] [[WorldOfCardboardSpeech appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].

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* A Crowning Moment of Heartwarming not ''by'' Cena, but ''for'' Cena. During the buildup to Wrestlemania 28, RAW landed in Cena's hometown of Boston, who have [[Wrestling/CMPunk booed]] [[Wrestling/{{Edge}} him]] [[Wrestling/RobVanDam before]]. Wrestling/TheRock visits several historical sites and cuts several classic promos ( [[UnfortunateImplications comparing Cena to the invading British at several points]] ). Finally, Cena and Rock confront each other with [[BrokenBase the usual mixed reaction]]. Then, as The Rock is running Cena down again... the [[CrowdSong chants]] suddenly go from ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY! to [[YouAreNotAlone CENA! CENA! CENA!]] Then, the crowd took it further by chanting [[KidAppealCharacter TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[NotSoDifferent TOOTH FAIRY!]] [[HypocriticalHumor TOOTH FAIRY!]], this after The Rock had repeatedly ridiculed Cena for his fanbase over the build-up. The action in the ring stopped as both men were [[DidntSeeThatComing very surprised by the reaction]] . Soon, when The Rock finishes his piece, Cena gives a very [[TakeThat well-planned]] [[WorldOfCardboardSpeech well-planned appropriate]] [[LetsGetDangerous rebuttal]] ... and the crowd [[SoProudOfYou uniformly cheers]] for Cena [[HomeSweetHome as he celebrates with them including several military people and his extended family including his parents, his brothers, and his wife]].
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* John Cena has filled more requests for the Make-a-Wish Foundation than any other celebrity to date, having granted 400 wishes throughout a span of ''eight years''. In June 19th, 2013, he was given an award for being the first to ever reach the 300 milestone. On February 12, 2014, he hit the 400 wish milestone. He reached 500 on August 21, 2015.

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* John Cena has filled more requests for the Make-a-Wish Foundation than any other celebrity to date, having granted 400 wishes throughout a span of ''eight years''. In June 19th, 2013, he was given an award for being the first to ever reach the 300 milestone. On February 12, 2014, he hit the 400 wish milestone. He reached 500 on August 21, 2015. As of mid-2020, his count has surpassed 650!
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** Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, [[https://www.givemesport.com/1566764-wwe-news-john-cena-continues-his-makeawish-appearances-during-coronavirus-pandemic John Cena]] announced that the pandemic will ''not'' stop him to continue his charity work and Make-A-Wish program, as there will be children in need of special attention in this time crisis. The man basically risks his well-being in the middle of pandemic to please the children.

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** Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, [[https://www.givemesport.com/1566764-wwe-news-john-cena-continues-his-makeawish-appearances-during-coronavirus-pandemic John Cena]] announced that the pandemic will ''not'' stop him to continue his charity work and Make-A-Wish program, as there will be children in need of special attention in this time of crisis. The man basically risks his well-being in the middle of pandemic to please the children.
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** Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, [[https://www.givemesport.com/1566764-wwe-news-john-cena-continues-his-makeawish-appearances-during-coronavirus-pandemic John Cena]] announced that the pandemic will ''not'' stop him to continue his charity work and Make-A-Wish program, as there will be children in need of special attention in this time crisis. The man basically risks his well-being in the middle of pandemic to please the children.

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** Cricket Wireless, then inverted the process. As the company gave him letters from fans, telling him how he's inspired them in their darkest hour.

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** Cricket Wireless, then inverted the process. As the company gave him letters from fans, telling him how he's inspired them in their darkest hour. The fans then come out through his picture on the wall, having heard him read their letters throughout the whole video, and present him a trophy for being an inspiration towards them. Cena was noticeably moved to tears.
***Special mention goes to the last story. A little kid's mother had been diagnosed with cancer, and the boy had almost given up hope. Then, Cena gave him his armband. The kid hung onto it and gave it to his mother when she was about to enter surgery. To Cena, it might have been a simple gesture, but to that little kid, it meant the world.

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