In the world of WWE, where storylines often blur with reality, a past romantic chapter between two future legends has come to light. It involves none other than John Cena, the 16-time world champion, and the formidable former WWE Women's Champion, Victoria. While Cena's rise to superstardom is well-documented, his early personal life included a brief but notable connection with a top star of the women's division.
The Confirmed Romance: A Blast from the Past
In a past interview, Victoria herself confirmed the details of their relationship. She revealed that she and John Cena dated for about a month in 2002. This was a period when she was separated from her then-husband. Both aspiring wrestlers were honing their craft in WWE's developmental program in Louisville at the time, long before Cena became the face of the company.
Victoria was quick to clarify the timeline, noting it was not during the mid-2000s when both were established main roster stars, but rather in their formative years. "It was not in 2006 or 2007. It was in 2002," she stated, putting to rest any speculation about the period of their romance.
Victoria: From WWE Champion to TNA Dominance
At the time of their brief relationship, Victoria was on her way to becoming a dominant force. She cemented her place as a top player in WWE's women's division in the mid-2000s, winning the WWE Women's Championship twice. After leaving WWE in 2009, she found tremendous success in TNA Wrestling (now Impact Wrestling).
There, she captured the Knockouts Championship five times and also won the Knockouts Tag Team Championship once, solidifying her legacy as an all-time great. Her current net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $3 million. A significant source of this income is a Legends deal she signed with WWE in 2024, supplemented by wrestling appearances, media projects, and fitness ventures.
On the personal front, Victoria was married to Lee Varon from 1994 until their divorce in 2015. The couple did not have children, and she reportedly lives independently.
Where Are They Now? The Current Chapter
As of 2025, the in-ring journeys of both icons are in different phases. Victoria has not officially retired. Her most recent match was in TNA in 2023, where she teamed with Gisele Shaw in an unsuccessful bid for the Knockout World Tag Team titles.
On the other hand, John Cena embarked on his farewell tour in early 2025. This emotional journey reached its climax at the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in December 2025. In a shocking conclusion to a legendary career, Cena faced Gunther and was forced to tap out for the first time in his prime, marking the definitive end of one of sports entertainment's most illustrious runs.
This peek into their past reveals a human connection during wrestling's gruelling ascent, a footnote in the grand careers of two individuals who left an indelible mark on the industry in their own unique ways.
