The Great Cena Arena Mystery
Someone snuck into the ring right before the main event and snatched the grand championship trophy! With twenty-four wrestlers named John Cena in the tournament, solving the mystery will take serious deduction.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Signature Move | Gear | Stance | Hairstyle | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cena One | Spinning Shoulder Tackle | Red Wristband | Left handed stance | Spiky Hair | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Six | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Gold Championship Belt | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Nineteen | Attitude Adjustment | Red Wristband | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Loud Whistle |
| John Cena Nine | Attitude Adjustment | Red Wristband | Left handed stance | Spiky Hair | Loud Whistle |
| John Cena Twenty Three | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Neon Headband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Eleven | STU Lock | Camouflage Shorts | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Seventeen | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Red Wristband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Twenty | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Red Wristband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Five | Spinning Shoulder Tackle | Camouflage Shorts | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Three | Attitude Adjustment | Camouflage Shorts | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Loud Whistle |
| John Cena Twenty Two | Attitude Adjustment | Gold Championship Belt | Right handed stance | Spiky Hair | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Sixteen | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Camouflage Shorts | Right handed stance | Spiky Hair | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Twenty Four | Attitude Slam | Red Wristband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Fourteen | Attitude Adjustment | Camouflage Shorts | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Loud Whistle |
| John Cena Eight | Spinning Shoulder Tackle | Gold Championship Belt | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Loud Whistle |
| John Cena Twenty One | Spinning Shoulder Tackle | Red Wristband | Right handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Seven | Attitude Slam | Neon Headband | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Thirteen | Attitude Slam | Red Wristband | Right handed stance | Buzz Cut | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Ten | Attitude Slam | Neon Headband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Slippy Boots |
| John Cena Eighteen | STU Lock | Gold Championship Belt | Right handed stance | Spiky Hair | Banana Peels |
| John Cena Two | Attitude Adjustment | Neon Headband | Left handed stance | Flat Top | Loud Whistle |
Rounding
The arena jumbo screen rounded the total fan votes to the nearest hundred.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Addition
The referee added up all the championship points earned in the main event.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
The event manager subtracted the used tickets to see how many seats remained.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The ring crew counted rows of foam fingers packed into equal boxes.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The locker room manager divided energy drinks equally among the wrestlers.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Cena Arena Mystery
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR A GOLD BELT"Round 1,805 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (T) · Round 24 to the nearest ten = 20 (R) · Round 1,131 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (V) · Round 70 to the nearest ten = 70 (E) · Round 33 to the nearest ten = 30 (B) · Round 173 to the nearest ten = 170 (H) · Round 2,926 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (N) · Round 683 to the nearest hundred = 700 (S) · Round 4,302 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (W) · Round 310 to the nearest hundred = 300 (I) · Round 7,076 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (G) · Round 9,385 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (A) · Round 3,700 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (L) · Round 2,332 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (O) · Round 288 to the nearest ten = 290 (D)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE RING CAMERAS SHOW A LEFT HANDED STANCE"1994 + 1872 = 3866 (T) · 3187 + 2716 = 5903 (N) · 4230 + 4805 = 9035 (O) · 3082 + 3206 = 6288 (E) · 4027 + 4597 = 8624 (W) · 2030 + 3973 = 6003 (F) · 1206 + 1931 = 3137 (H) · 3589 + 6102 = 9691 (C) · 3090 + 2916 = 6006 (R) · 2635 + 2869 = 5504 (L) · 6147 + 3678 = 9825 (D) · 4228 + 4828 = 9056 (G) · 3555 + 2350 = 5905 (M) · 1585 + 1076 = 2661 (S) · 5998 + 2810 = 8808 (A) · 3234 + 5913 = 9147 (I)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "THE VILLAIN WAS STOPPED BY SLIPPY BOOTS"8820 - 1589 = 7231 (T) · 9330 - 2250 = 7080 (W) · 7524 - 1499 = 6025 (Y) · 8353 - 502 = 7851 (B) · 9836 - 2159 = 7677 (L) · 6887 - 1948 = 4939 (D) · 2924 - 396 = 2528 (P) · 6444 - 3359 = 3085 (V) · 5398 - 266 = 5132 (I) · 7100 - 3825 = 3275 (H) · 7571 - 3239 = 4332 (E) · 4050 - 1895 = 2155 (A) · 6663 - 3160 = 3503 (S) · 4162 - 2732 = 1430 (O) · 3534 - 1832 = 1702 (N)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "A FLAT TOP HAIR WAS FOUND NEAR THE LOCKER"8 × 1 = 8 (A) · 12 × 3 = 36 (I) · 3 × 6 = 18 (K) · 8 × 10 = 80 (H) · 11 × 5 = 55 (E) · 11 × 12 = 132 (P) · 12 × 6 = 72 (W) · 6 × 10 = 60 (D) · 3 × 11 = 33 (N) · 8 × 8 = 64 (S) · 11 × 9 = 99 (T) · 11 × 4 = 44 (L) · 1 × 11 = 11 (R) · 4 × 8 = 32 (F) · 9 × 9 = 81 (C) · 9 × 7 = 63 (O) · 12 × 12 = 144 (U)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → John Cena Twenty Three25 ÷ 5 = 5 · 4 ÷ 1 = 4 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 88 ÷ 11 = 8 · 3 ÷ 1 = 3 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9 · 56 ÷ 8 = 7 · 10 ÷ 5 = 2 · 48 ÷ 4 = 12 · 7 ÷ 7 = 1
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Cena Arena Mystery — set in The Grand Slam Wrestling Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects
