Wrestling superstar John Cena has opened up about undergoing a hair transplant procedure after facing relentless criticism from fans about his appearance. The 47-year-old WWE legend admitted the backlash over his genetic bald spot became so overwhelming that he finally decided to take action—though he’s not quite ready to reveal the results yet.
Cena shared the personal decision during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, recalling how crowds at his matches would taunt him with “bald spot” signs. “You guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem I can’t control,” he said, addressing his critics. “‘Hey dude, you don’t look good enough out there.’ This isn’t cool.”
The Peacemaker star didn’t hold back in calling out the harsh scrutiny, describing it as *”straight-up bullying.”* But in a twist of irony, he jokingly thanked the trolls for pushing him to take the plunge. “Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement,” he quipped. “That’s how far y’all pushed me.”
Cena underwent the procedure in November 2024, opting for a follicular transplant that moved hair from the sides of his head to the thinning area on top. While he admitted the results aren’t fully visible yet, he’s optimistic. “In the next couple of months, hopefully, it looks better,” he said, teasing fans to stay tuned for the big reveal.
Despite the jokes, Cena emphasized that he felt “no shame” in discussing the procedure, using the moment to highlight how public figures often face unfair scrutiny over their looks. Known for his resilience in and out of the ring, Cena turned what could have been an embarrassing topic into a lesson on handling criticism—with a little humor along the way.
