John Cena was sued by Ford after selling rare 2017 Ford GT supercar
John Cena made history in April by winning the WWE Championship for the 17th time - but the fact he was once sued by Ford proves the wrestler-turned-movie-star has had his fair share of challenges, too.
Cena, 48, earned his record after securing a win against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania - an achievement that successfully pushed him above previous record holder Ric Flair to earn more world titles than anyone in the history of the company.
The wrestler looks set to go out with a bang as he's announced plans to retire at the end of this year, but of course wrestling isn't all Cena is known for.
Over the years, he's also taken on roles such as Peacemaker in Suicide Squad and Jakob in Fast and Furious - and let's not forget the role of 'that guy who was sued by Ford after selling his rare 2017 supercar'.
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Cena found himself in this particular role after he purchased the Ford GT the year it was released, when it was priced at more than $450,000.
Ford only produced a few hundred of the supercars each year, so owners who were lucky enough to get their hands on one of the vehicles were also met with some strict rules.
It's said that the Ford GT owners were 'hand-picked customers' who were chosen through an application process, so one of the rules you have to follow as an owner is that you can't resell the vehicle for at least two years after purchase.
However, Cena sold his car for a profit just a few months after buying it, consequently violating his sales agreement with Ford.
Before long, the wrestler had a lawsuit on his hands.
According to an article released by Forbes at the time, the suit stated that Cena 'unfairly made a large profit from the unauthorized resale flip of the vehicle', and claimed that Ford had 'suffered additional damages and losses, including, but not limited to, loss of brand value, ambassador activity and customer goodwill due to the improper sale'.
The car manufacturer sued Cena for $500,000, but the two parties managed to reach a settlement agreement out of court the following year.
Ford gave the settlement money to a 'worthy charity', and Cena issued an apology for his mishap.
He said: "I love the Ford GT and apologise to Ford, and encourage others who own the car to respect the contract. I am pleased we could resolve this matter outside of court, and that a worthy charity will benefit from one of the most iconic cars in the world."
Emily Brown