Actor, wrestling legend, and perpetual meme subject John Cena has completed a new accomplishment: breaking the World Record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Cena has granted 650, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization, which helps fulfill the desires of children with critical illnesses.
Keep scrolling for photos of John Cena through the years
The athlete-turned-actor started his career as a professional wrestler in 1999 and over time became known as one of the most successful performers in big-time wrestling ever. He has won the WWE Championship a record 13 times.
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Cena has a longstanding relationship with the foundation. He granted his first wish two decades ago in 2002, says the release.
And in 2012, he gave the foundation’s 1,000th request to a fan named Cardon.
Cena is the celebrity children most often request to meet, says the release.
He often brings one of his championship belts when he meets the kids, who have a chance to take photos with him.
Photos: John Cena through the years
John Cena, a street-thug type character who’s into hip-hop and throwback jerseys, greets fans during an World Wrestling Entertainment exhibition matches on Hollywood, Boulevard, Thursday, March 31, 2005, in Los Angeles. The WWE will again be at the forefront of the entertainment world this weekend with its biggest event of the year, Wrestlemania 21, which takes place on Sunday, April 3, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Wrestlers John Cena, left, and Hulk Hogan joke on stage as they present the Choice Movie Hissy Fit award at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
World wrestling entertainment superstar John Cena poses for photographers, prior to a press conference in San Remo, Italy, Thursday, March 2, 2006. John Cena is one of the international guest stars featuring in the “Festival di Sanremo” show, running on Italian State TV RAI through Saturday, March 4. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
World wrestling entertainment superstar John Cena meets the media during the presentation of his new cd “You Can’t See Me”, in downtown Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005. (AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar)
David Archuleta, left, and John Cena are seen at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
WWE star John Cena salutes the crowd during introductions before the Carquest Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Busch Series auto race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Professional wrestler and actor John Cena poses for a portrait, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
WWE Superstar John Cena, left, shoulder tackles Batista at WrestleMania XXVI on March 28, 2010, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Actor and fromer WWE Supestar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, left, and WWE Superstar John Cena locked in a stare down during a Wrestlemania XXVII press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Host John Cena speaks at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Hosts John Cena carries Victoria Justice at the Teen Choice Awards at the Forum on Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
John Cena attends the Superstars For Sandy Relief Event, on thursday, April 4, 2013 in New York, NY. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP)
Keegan-Michael Key, from left, John Cena, dressed as Hillary Clinton and Victoria Justice, dressed as Donald Trump, perform a skit at the Teen Choice Awards at the Forum on Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Host John Cena shoots toilet paper into the audience at the Kids’ Choice Awards at the Galen Center on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Host John Cena reacts to getting slimed at the Kids’ Choice Awards at the Galen Center on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
John Cena, left, and Ferdinand “The Bull” hi5 at the LA Premiere of “Ferdinand” at the 20th Century Fox Studio Lot on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
John Cena and his fiancé, Nikki Bella, arrive for the world premiere of “Blockers” during the South by Southwest Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
This Dec. 9, 2018 photo shows WWE star-turned-actor John Cena posing for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel to promote his film “Bumblebee” in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
Actor John Cena poses on the 86th floor observation deck at the Empire State Building in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
FILE – In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, actor John Cena attends the Road to “Fast & Furious 9” Concert at Maurice A. Ferre Park in Miami Beach, Fla. Cena apologized Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to fans in China after he called Taiwan a country in a promotional interview for his upcoming film and became the latest celebrity to face the fury of Chinese nationalists. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
John Cena, a cast member in “The Suicide Squad,” strikes a pose for photographers at the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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