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$80 Million Worth John Cena Reveals How He Dealt With Hunger During $50 a Day Hardships: “Wow, That’s Crazy”

Published Jul 2, 2022 | 7:30 AM EDT

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John Cena is one of the biggest WWE superstars in the world. Not only he is the 16-time champion and a big-name wrestler, but his grasp on Hollywood has also taken everyone aback. With movies like Fast 9 and Suicide Squad and series like Peacemaker, The Cenation Leader is making the big bucks.

But time and again, he reminds his fans about humble beginnings. His pleasant demeanor and humble persona are what draw everyone near, whether it be an adult or child. Being an ideal role model for kids and the record-breaking Make-A-Wish celebrity is adored everywhere he goes. But here’s one thing you might not know about The Champ; he used to live on $50 every day.

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John Cena revealing his $50 trick

When Jimmy Kimmel asked Cena about his trick of surviving on $50 a day, he revealed, “Believe it or not, this was such a convenient thing for me And that’s why I needed the job so bad. Right next door to Sharky’s Bar is a pizza place, just recently closed down called, Giuseppe’s Pizza. They had a gig where it was a deep dish pizza, served on a nice silver plate. If you ate the pizza, you’d get the pizza for free and they put your name on the wall.

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So I found this out, get my $50 bucks. I don’t wanna spend it on food, so I go over and crush a pizza. ‘Wow, that’s crazy’. Went back the next night, did it again. The guy’s like Wow, that’s crazy. Went back the next night, did it again. The guy was running out of pizza trays. The guy’s like, ‘Hey, if you want a free slice, just, you don’t have to eat the whole thing,” Cena added.

John Cena’s life before WWE

It is very rare that the WWE Universe gets to look behind the glamorous curtains of our favorite WWE superstar. But with John Cena‘s illustrious 20-year career and his ability to stay on top during his peak years, we have seen parts of his life before the glamor.

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The one thing that might surprise you to know is that Cena used to be a limo driver. Revealed in a throwaway summer campaign, the WWE magazine in 2006 revealed that Cena used to work as a limousine driver during his summer breaks.

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But something that you might be aware of is the American Football career that Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect strived on in his college days. His number, 54, during his football days, is also present in his WWE merchandise. The last thing that Cena pursued before moving pro wrestling was bodybuilding.

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Murtaza Bharmal

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Murtaza Bharmal is a WWE and AEW writer at EssentiallySports. Pursuing an English Literature degree, he is fond of storytelling in the professional wrestling sport. Music, literature and pop culture run through his veins.
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