John Cena's wife REFUSES to let the wrestler file for divorce -- at least the way he's doing it now -- and to prove she means business, she's asking a judge to throw out the WWE legend's divorce papers.
Elizabeth Cena just filed legal docs in Florida, claiming John's recent divorce petition is riddled with errors ... and should be dismissed.
According to Elizabeth, John inaccurately refers to her by her maiden name (Huberdeau) instead of her legal name (Cena). As a result, Elizabeth says John fails to bring "a proper dissolution of marriage action" against her.
Elizabeth also claims John failed to attach the prenup he references in his initial divorce filing -- a copy of which MUST be attached in order for the filing to be valid.
Elizabeth also takes issues with John's claim that there's no marital property -- Elizabeth insists there is ... and she wants her share.
For all these reasons, Elizabeth wants a judge to dismiss John's petition and force him to re-file ... if he dares.
WWE superstar John Cena planted a big, fat kiss on his wife on live TV -- just 2 months before he filed for divorce ... but sources tell TMZ ... behind the scenes, he was a wreck over his marriage for months.
Sources connected to the wrestler tell us ... Cena was not shy about discussing his problems at home while hanging out backstage before WWE events.
We're told Cena complained that his relationship with Liz Huberdeau began to deteriorate shortly after they got married in 2009 ... with the arguing escalating in the past few months ... including spats over the remodeling of their Florida home.
One source tells us John has been "miserable" for the past few months ... despite the ringside PDA with his wife at a WWE event on March 5.
We reached out to Cena for comment -- so far, no response.
Cena filed the docs in Florida, claiming his marriage to Liz Huberdeau is "irretrievably broken." John and Liz were high school sweethearts but only married three years ago. They have no children.
Now here's the kicker -- Liz has already hired high-powered Miami attorney Raymond Rafool, the same attorney who repped Linda Hogan during her divorce ... and took Hulk to the cleaners.
But it won't be easy -- according to the docs, Liz signed a crippling pre-nup in 2009.
Liz' lawyer has already released a statement, claiming, "Although it is indeed unfortunate that John Cena decided to divorce his high school sweetheart Liz Cena; particularly, after they have come so far in their lives and in his career together, Liz will and really has no choice but to pursue all of her rights and entitlements."
The attorney adds, "Sadly, divorce is not the way Liz thought her perfect love story would end."
12:12 PM -- Liz' attorney tells us, Cena blindsided her with the divorce filing. They had been having issues -- and Cena even approached her recently with a pre-divorce financial settlement agreement -- but Liz refused to sign it, convinced the relationship would still work out.
FYI -- It's not uncommon in celeb divorces to bring up pre-divorce settlement agreements because they help simplify otherwise messy splits.
Alex Rodriguez is used to having fans get excited to meet him -- but it was opposite day at WrestleMania last night, when A-Rod was the giddy fan meeting several WWE stars.
A-Rod got the intros from current girlfriend and former WWE hottie Torrie Wilson during last night's record-setting event. We're told Torrie introduced A-Rod to such stars as Big Show, Rey Mysterio, and John Cena (pictured above with A-Rod and Torrie).
But A-Rod wasn't the only Yankee in the house. During his backstage visit, A-Rod ran into teammates Robinson Cano and Eduardo Nunez ... who didn't even know Alex would be there.
WWE superstar John Cena was TRIPLE-TEAMED by some curious kids with some hard-hitting questions recently ... who made the wrestler divulge one of his BIGGEST SECRETS EVER!!!
It all went down at an event for the Make-A-Wish foundation, which was captured by a crew for his upcoming documentary "Once In a Lifetime: Rock vs. John Cena" ... set to air Monday on USA.
Cena promised to answer any question they asked ... and of course the kids dropped the BIG ONE: "What's your favorite ice cream flavor?"
John Cena's ride was the lead dog in a 3-way chain reaction crash in Philadelphia this morning ... and TMZ has the first photos from the smash site.
WWE.com broke the story ... Cena was leaving a media appearance ... when his SUV was rocked from behind by another car.
Now, we've learned ... Cena's ride was hit by a small Acura ... which was ALSO hit from behind by a massive big rig.
As we previously reported, Cena didn't appear to be seriously injured ... but plans to visit with doctors as soon as he arrives to the arena for Monday Night Raw.
John Cena was involved in a car crash today -- the fomer WWE champ was rear-ended by a tractor trailer, but we're told he's ok and his epic upcoming fight with The Rock is not in jeopardy.
Cena was traveling in an SUV in Philadelphia when he was hit. We're told he is going to get checked out but right now it doesn't seem he was injured ... although signs of whiplash often don't show up for a day or two.
Cena is set to face off with The Rock on April 1 -- and the match has become one of the most anticipated in wrestling history.
WWE star John Cena will still wave the honorary green starter flag at the Daytona 500 tomorrow -- despite rumors the wrestling star would be forced to miss the race ... TMZ has learned.
In case you didn't know, the Daytona 500 was rained out today for the first time in its 54-year history and pushed back to tomorrow at noon.
There were several reports ... Cena would have to miss the race because he's also scheduled to appear at Monday Night RAW in Portland, Oregon.
But a rep for the WWE tells TMZ, "John Cena will still start the Daytona 500 off by waving the green flag and saying drivers start your engines."
The rep adds, "Shortly after he'll fly to Portland, Oregon to be at Monday Night RAW."
Busy day.
February 27, 7:20 AM PT -- The Daytona 500 start was pushed back to 7 P.M. Monday night which means Cena can no longer make an appearance at the race.
Well NASCAR i tried. But if youre gonna run your race on monday night..ive got other plans. Leaving #raintona going to #RAW
WWE star John Cena doesn't have to worry any more about losing his house -- he's paid off the tax lien that was slapped on it late last year ... TMZ has learned.
As TMZ first reported, a roofing company in Florida got a lien against Cene's home after the claimed he allegedly stiffed them to the tune of $15,214.92.
According to docs filed in Hillsborough County, Cena paid off his debt and the lien has been lifted.
Clearly Cena underwent an attitude adjustment (wrestling reference!!!).
The Long Story Short -- The roofing company has obtained a lien against Cena's Florida home ... and unless he forks over the dough, the roofers could go after the house.
Before Justin Bieber went toe-to-toe with a photographer -- sparking a police investigation -- he trained with "Iron" Mike Tyson! Wondering how they ended up together? Well, we got Tyson on the phone ... and you won't believe his excuse for kicking it with Biebs. Plus,…