John Cena Quietly Marries Shay Shariatzadeh — Check Out Their Relationship Timeline
WWE star John Cena tied the knot in a secret ceremony at the beginning of this week. The star got married to his girlfriend of fewer than two years, Shay Shariatzadeh, in Tampa, Florida.
John Cena, 43, got married again this time to his girlfriend that he’s been dating for more than a year, Shay Shariatzadeh, 31. The pair exchanged vows on Monday, October 12, 2020, in a secret ceremony.
The couple’s marriage came as a shock as they had never officially announced their engagement. Here’s a look at where the pair started before they walked down the aisle together as husband and wife.
John Cena at the screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017, in Los Angeles, California | Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images
DATING RUMORS
The “Blockers” actor and the Canadian native were first rumored to be dating last March. At the time, Cena and Shariatzadeh were seen together during an intimate date night in Vancouver, Canada.
Previously, the "Bumblebee" and "The Marine" actor ended his engagement to reality star and fellow wrestler Nikki Bella. He and the “Total Bellas” reality star officially went their separate ways in July 2018.
John Cena took his #WWE catchphrase, "You Can't See Me," quite literally—he secretly married his girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh. https://t.co/DLhjLIGHqn pic.twitter.com/Z2za2KujHc
— E! News (@enews) October 15, 2020
SOME PDA
In April 2019, Cena and Shariatzadeh were seen showing off some heated public displays of affection. At the time, the actor was dropping the Canadian engineer off at the San Diego Airport.
Three months later, the pair was spotted while having a date to a WWE Raw taping for Cena. Later that month, the couple was seen again at a restaurant in Tampa, Florida, where they kissed.
John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh tied the knot in Tampa! https://t.co/0Yjn3iSsts
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) October 15, 2020
FIRST RED CARPET DEBUT
Last October, the wrestler, and his engineer girlfriend made their first debut as a couple at a red carpet event. The two were seen at the New York City premiere of his film “Playing With Fire.”
In January 2020, Cena and Shariatzadeh appeared together again at the Los Angeles premiere for “Dolittle.” The duo seemed bolder at the red carpet of this event as they kissed passionately for the reporters.
ICYMI: John Cena is married! WWE star ties the knot with girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in secret ceremony https://t.co/vcj9UYB8gK pic.twitter.com/FETIpnxWWS
— Channel24 (@Channel24) October 15, 2020
ENGAGEMENT RUMORS
In February 2020, the couple sparked rumors that they might be engaged. Shariatzadeh was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand on the wedding ring finger during a trip to an amusement park in San Diego.
Hours after the rumor began, Cena tweeted this cryptic message: “'A happy marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short’ – Andre Maurois.” Now this month, the pair got married in Florida.
John Cena Marries Shay Shariatzadeh in Private Ceremony, Marriage License Filed https://t.co/yCAkrRwmLv
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 15, 2020
FILING FOR A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
According to “Daily Mail,” Shariatzadeh and Cena filed for a marriage certificate earlier this month. Before marrying his current wife, the “F9” actor was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau.
They stayed together from July 2009 until they separated in May 2012. Their divorce was finalized on July 18, 2012, and he started dating Bella later that same year and asked her to marry him.
Congratulations to John Cena (not pictured) who married girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in a private ceremony recently 🤵 👰
— Wrestling Travel (@WrestlingTravel) October 15, 2020
That is going to be one lonely looking set of Honeymoon photos pic.twitter.com/FM1ZthVcMv
PROPOSING TO NIKKI BELLA
Cena proposed to Bella at WrestleMania 33 in April 2017. The following year in April they called off their engagement less than a month before they were set to get married in May 2018.
When Cena met Shariatzadeh she was a product manager at Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions Company in Vancouver, Canada. She eventually got herself a tech job where she could work remotely and allow her relationship to flourish.
John Cena Marries Girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in Florida https://t.co/UWREUaI4e1
— People (@people) October 15, 2020
CONFIRMING HIS RELATIONSHIP
Last November, Cena appeared on the “Today” show where he confirmed his relationship with his current wife. He told the audience and host, at the time, that he was “extremely happy” with where he was.
The star also shared one thing he’d learned from his previous relationships. He revealed that he’d learned that it was okay for him to be who he was and to establish some boundaries in relationships.
