Was John Cena actually in the Marines?

John Cena nearly joined the military before ever going into professional wrestling. Cena told The Virginian-Pilot: I was literally about to join the Marine Corps (Officer Candidate School) when a buddy asked me if I wanted to be a wrestler. read more

John Cena nearly joined the military before ever going into professional wrestling. Cena told The Virginian-Pilot: I was literally about to join the Marine Corps (Officer Candidate School) when a buddy asked me if I wanted to be a wrestler. But he respect the army men and many time he was seen with the US Army to show his support to them. read more

Phil King, former Sergeant of Marines at U.S. Marine Corps (1975-1987) Pretty sure the dude just did some of the bootcamp and got like an honorary title of Marine, like musicians who get honorary PHDs in art or whatever. read more

John Cena was not in the military. He acted in The Marine which is why for some time, his ring attire was military themed which allowed him to promote his movie. However, he is involved in a lot of charity associated with the armed forces. read more

Cena told The Virginian-Pilot: I was literally about to join the Marine Corps (Officer Candidate School) when a buddy asked me if I wanted to be a wrestler. So he wasn't in the Marines but he did a movie named The Marines. read more

Having read John Cena's bio on Wikapedia, it doesn't mention anything about the Marines, or any other military service, but he did attend 4 yrs of college. read more