Cena has also been part of countless high-profile matches that are a testament to his exceptional wrestling skills and charisma.The WWE star’s popularity goes beyond his professional achievements. His versatility includes plenty of successful movies and an active social media presence. As a result, he managed to amass an extensive fanbase. Let’s not forget the juicy details of his personal life. Cena was married to his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Huberdeau with whom he got divorced in 2012.
He went on to have a high-profile relationship with Nikki Bella with whom he announced his engagement in 2017 which the duo called off in 2018. Finally, Cena found love in Shay Shariatzadeh with whom he tied the knot in October 2020. Their marriage marked a new chapter in Cena’s life adding a sweet twist to Cena’s romantic life.
Shay Shariatzadeh is an Engineer by Profession
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Shariatzadeh was born in Iran on September 21, 1990, which makes her 33 years old at present. According to many sources, she is an engineer by profession. She earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. As per her LinkedIn Profile, she also worked as a Program Manager for Microsoft.
In 2019, Shariatzadeh transitioned to a role as a Product Manager at Sonatype in Canada. Her career also includes experience with Motorola Solutions, and she has held positions as a Sales Associate at Guess and La Vie En Rose. Her net worth at present is estimated at around $2 million.
Shariatzadeh is Inspired By Her Family
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Her passion for engineering ignited back in her younger days when her brother brought home a school project. It piqued her interest. Speaking about her childhood inspiration for Motorola Solution’s Avigilon in March 2019, she said, “I have always enjoyed math and physics. My brother studied engineering in school, and I remember one day he came home with a project, and it was an autonomous car — and that was it!”
In addition to her brother, she also considers her mother as a major inspiration in her life. Honoring her mother’s contribution in an interview on occasion of International Women’s Day, she said, “he strongest and most hard-working woman I know is my mother. The biggest lesson she taught me was to be independent and fight for the things I want in life… While she was at the peak of her career, she gave it all up to move her family to Canada to give us a better future. She is the reason I fight to be the best version of myself, to be kind and to never give up.”
Shay and Cena Met at a Restaurant
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In the February edition of The Howard Stern Show, Cena revealed how he met her. He said that while in Canada, he went to watch the Super Bowl one day when one of Shay’s friends approached him for a photo. This was the first time he laid eyes on Shay, and sparks began to fly immediately. They started dating after that and made their first Red Carpet appearance in October 2019 at the premiere of Cena’s film, Playing with Fire. Since their marriage, she is frequently seen alongside Cena on Red Carpets and public events proving she is a truly supportive partner.