He’s a former WWE superstar turned surprisingly successful comic actor, and he’s clearly smitten with his new girlfriend.
John Cena and girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh were snapped in Beverly Hills, California Tuesday afternoon, snuggling up on a street corner while they were waiting to cross before hitting up Louis Vuitton and Barneys New York for some light shopping.
Cena, 42, held Shay’s hand, as she stood close to his hulking frame, seemingly for warmth.
Love up close: John Cena and girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh were snapped in Beverly Hills, California Tuesday afternoon, snuggling up on a street corner while they were waiting to cross
First stop: The couple stopped at Louis Vuitton as they held hands to their next destination
The Blockers actor was dressed in a short-sleeved grey henley top, which he filled out impressively with his muscly physique, and denim blue jeans.
Both John and Shay wore black sneakers with white soles.
Recently, Cena revealed he is ‘very happy’ with his relationship, and that the couple will be celebrating the romantic holiday of Valentine’s Day together for the first time on Feb. 14.
What’re you looking at: Cena held Shay’s hand, as she stood close to his hulking frame, seemingly for warmth
Casual day fashion: The Blockers actor was dressed in a short-sleeved grey henley top, which he filled out impressively with his muscly physique, and denim bluejeans
Stepping out: His lady love wore a tan fleece top and black leggings, with her straight, long dark hair hanging down over her shoulder
Speaking to Extra, he said: ‘It’s just a reminder to care about who you care about. The takeaway from Valentine’s Day is to remind you to love what you love.’
The new couple packed on the PDA at the Dolittle premiere at the Regency Village Theatre on Saturday, just days after John’s ex, Nikki Bella, announced her engagement to Dancing With The Stars partner Artem Chigvintsev.
The Dolittle star was previously engaged to Bella — whose partner Chigvintsev proposed on November — until their split last year.
Shoe shopping: Shay had her eye on the price while browsing the shoe selection
Lots of goodies: The pair headed downstairs after checking out on the second level with two more large bags in tow
Happy and in love: After their shopping trip, they shared a sweet kiss before going on about their evening
John recently admitted that he doesn’t want his new romance to be compared to his previous one.
He explained: ‘Well you know every experience in life is a chance for us to know who we are and who we’re not and just because I went down one avenue in life doesn’t mean I’m going to repeat going down that avenue.’
‘I think if there is a learning experience for me and a takeaway for me, it’s OK to be who you are and it’s OK to establish boundaries.’
‘If you’ve done something before and it doesn’t really mesh with who you are, it’s OK to change. It’s OK to develop and grow and that’s the journey of life.’ 
