John Cena vs The Rock: Who Has a Higher Net Worth?

Published 09/29/2023, 9:30 AM EDT

Apart from the core game updates, fashion statements, and personal affairs, WWE fans often want to peep at the bank balance of their favorite superstars. But in today’s era, wrestling and Hollywood go hand in hand with a handful of fighters like John Cena, Dave Bautista, and The Rock jumping ship to the big silver screen.

Now, with Cena and Johnson reentering the wrestling scene, it’s not uncommon to see comparisons between the two.

John Cena vs. The Rock: weighing the wealth

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Be it inside or outside the squared circle, John Cena and The Rock have proven their mojo and garnered a lot of comparison in each category including wrestling prowess, acting skills, and many more. And here’s an addition to the ever-lasting comparison list in terms of their net worth.

John Cena’s breathtaking journey from $500 to $80 million

Before straight up jumping on the weight of Cena’s pocket, we need to take a time machine back to the start of his journey.

John Cena started to grow a soft corner for wrestling during his adolescence, thanks to his father’s association with the WWE world as an in-ring announcer. The young Cena, in fact, used to craft cardboard championship belts without even thinking that he would wrap the real one around his waist one day.

However, after adulthood taught him the reality the hard way, Cena had to take up the job of a driver and an instructor at a local gym to make ends meet.

Eventually, the hardcore Hulk Hogan admirer navigated toward the wrestling world with $500 in his hand. His training days with Pro Wrestling’s Ultimate University ultimately culminated in his debut in WWF back in 2000.

Later, in 2006, he stepped into Hollywood with Marine and gradually became a blockbuster movie magnet in the industry.

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The rest of his story is a secret to none. Currently, as of 2023, Cena has a whopping $80 million to his name, making him the second highest-paid WWE wrestler.

Now, another prized wrestler and actor, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson enters the lore.

$800 million Dwayne The Rock Johnson’s rag to-riches story

To talk about Johnson’s billion-dollar empire, we should take a careful look at the tale of his rise to the podium too.

Living a strained childhood, Johnson made it to the squared circle back in 1996 through his willpower and sheer dedication. While DJ’s rich wrestling family background played a factor in his rookie days, later on, he alone carried the legacy forward and set the bar higher for the future generation.

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The multi-time WWE World Champion reached the ultimate zenith of financial prosperity after a seamless debut in Hollywood. Starting the journey with The Mummy Returns to nail the Fast and Furious films, Johnson etched himself as the most bankable actor in Holywood. Currently, the star boasts a lumpsum net worth of $800 million.

So, here it shows, that Dwayne Johnson is ten times ahead of John Cena in terms of monetary feats. Nonetheless, both stars will be immortal in their fans’ hearts in terms of their contribution to the world of wrestling and cinemas and their individual legacy stands above any petty comparison.

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What do you think about the two’s net worths?

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Shreya Nag is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports, whose love for the sport began when she saw Cody Rhodes win the Royal Rumble in 2023. Since then, she has been an ardent fan of Rhodes and the world of pro wrestling. Shreya's writing combines her passion for the sport with her writing abilities, which she uses to provide readers with a nuanced analysis of WWE superstars.

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