Before John Cena became a 16-time WWE Champion and Hollywood megastar, he was just a rookie trying to make a name for himself in Ohio Valley Wrestling. But according to a wild rumor, his early days in the business nearly ended in disaster—all because of a short-lived romance with Lisa Marie Varon, aka Victoria.

Former WWE talent JR Ryder recently appeared on the Cheap Heat Productions Podcast and shared a story he heard about Victoria’s ex-husband allegedly pulling a gun on Cena after discovering their relationship.

“Victoria’s husband, I guess, found out about this,” Ryder said. “I wasn’t present for this. It apparently led to a firearm being stuck into the face of one John Cena. Again, this is hearsay. This is the story I heard.”

But according to the rumor, Cena somehow managed to talk his way out of danger. “Somehow the story goes that he convinced her husband to let him make a phone call, and he called his father or his grandfather and talked the guy out of shooting him. And he sings about it in one of his rap songs, is what I understand.”

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Back in 2012, Victoria herself confirmed that she dated Cena “for about a month” in 2002, while she was separated from her husband. Whether this story is fact or fiction remains unclear, but it definitely adds another layer to Cena’s early wrestling days.

Do you think this story about John Cena is real, or just another backstage rumor? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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