WWE Superstar John Cena was named the Miami Herald Sports Entertainer of the Year for 2018. According to Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald, “The acknowledgment is based on pro wrestling as well as other entertainment endeavors outside the ring during the 12-month period.”
Cena was credited for his high profile WWE appearances at WrestleMania 34 & the Greatest Royal Rumble, as well as for taking a moral stance in opting out of WWE’s Saudi Arabian Crown Jewel show. Cena was also recognized for his numerous movie roles and as the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards host.
The Miami Herald also compiled a Mount Rushmore of 2018 wrestling talent. Included on that list are; John Cena, Ronda Rousey, Cody Rhodes, and Chris Jericho. The Miami Herald also notes that the following wrestlers had an ‘outstanding’ 2018: The Miz, Johnny Impact, Becky Lynch, Colt Cabana, and Xavier Woods. Those interested can read the article in its entirety HERE.
John Cena was also spotted backstage at WWE’s Live Holiday Tour in Baltimore, Maryland. The 16-time world champion took time to pose for photographs with fans, all while paying homage to the legendary nWo:
Photos of @JohnCena with fans backstage at the @RoFoArena in Baltimore reppin #NWO ??
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John Cena Kids' Choice Awards
16-time WWE Champion John Cena hosts the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (R) arm-wrestles onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (C) performs onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena appears onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: The cast of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn armwrestle with host John Cena onstage with Dj Khaled at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCA2017/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena speaks onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena opens the show at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (L) and professional wrestler Nikki Bella speak onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena performs onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena speaks onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCA2017/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (L) and professional wrestler Nikki Bella at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena performs onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (L) and professional wrestler Nikki Bella speak onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (L) and professional wrestler Nikki Bella speak onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena speaks onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena speaks onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena backstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena backstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena backstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena (L) and TV personality Nick Cannon perform onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Host John Cena performs onstage at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
