Why did John Cena and his wife get married twice? Know about their second wedding 21 months after their first

John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh first tied the knot in 2020
John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh first tied the knot in 2020

Despite being one of the most notable names in Hollywood and professional wrestling, John Cena still manages to keep a low profile when it comes to his current relationship. However, he has made sure to showcase his admiration for his wife.

The WWE Superstar is currently married to Shay Shariatzadeh. The couple tied the know on October 12, 2020, at the attorney's office in Tampa, Florida. Since the couple tied the knot during the pandemic, several restrictions could have prevented them from having a grand celebration. That's why in July 2022, Cena and Shay married for the second time at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, Canada, with friends and family in attendance.

Cena and Shay met in 2019 at a restaurant while the former was filming for the movie Playing with Fire. Although the couple has been together for a few years, they have kept their relationship private and have rarely been spotted together in public.


John Cena's stance on becoming a parent after marrying his wife Shay Shariatzadeh

The Peacemaker actor's current relationship is more on the private side, which is the complete opposite of his previous relationship with WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella. They began dating in 2012, and their relationship was highly publicized due to reality TV shows Total Divas and Total Bellas.

During the show, it was highlighted that one of the main problems they had as a couple was John Cena not wanting to have kids. Although the former WWE couple tried to work it out, their relationship officially ended in 2018.

While on The Drew Barrymore Show in the past, John Cena revealed that he doesn't want kids as balancing his career and parenthood will be difficult. The wrestling veteran added that he was already doing his best to be a good husband to Shay.

"I really enjoy my life. I have been riding a lightning bolt for quite some time now. I have been given opportunities to do and see things that, man, I didn’t even dream of, and I had some pretty lofty dreams. It’s hard work. It’s hard work to balance the time, I need to run myself correctly. It’s hard work to be the best partner and husband I can be to my loving wife. It’s hard to keep connections with those in my life that I love. And it’s also hard to put in an honest day’s work.”

Despite John Cena's busy schedule in Hollywood and occasional appearances in WWE, he still manages to spend some quality time with his family.

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