John Cena Reveals Undergoing Hair Transplant Following Experiences of "Bullying" Regarding Bald Spot.
John Cena revealed that he underwent a hair transplant in November 2024 after facing relentless criticism from wrestling fans over his bald spot. He shared this during a public taping of the Pat McAfee Show on April 21, 2025, just a day after his victory against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, making history by winning his 17th world championship breaking the record previously held by Ric Flair.
Cena, who recently turned heel for the first time in two decades, secured the victory with some controversial tactics, including interference from rapper Travis Scott, a low blow, and a championship belt shot to Rhodes.
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This win marks a major shift in Cena’s career as he embarks on his retirement tour, while Rhodes now finds himself back in the challenger’s position.
Cena humorously acknowledged the pressure from fans, saying, "Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement. That’s how far y’all pushed me." He explained that doctors took hairs from the side of his head and transplanted them to the top, emphasizing that balding affects 7 out of 10 men and that there’s "no shame in that."
Interestingly, Cena also admitted that he hasn’t shaved in 10 years because he can’t grow a mustache, joking that maybe he should transplant hairs from "up top" to fix that issue.
"You guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem that I can't control," John quipped to the crowd during his public taping of The Pat McAfee Show on April 21, day after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. "In unison, you chant and make me feel small and embarrass me."
Sharing that he's also seen "so many bald spot signs," the 47-year-old continued, "That is straight-up bullying and not cool. Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement. That's how far y'all pushed me."
John said he underwent the procedure in November, when doctors took hairs from the side of his head to "plant them in on top."
"There is no shame in that," he shared of his hair transplant, noting that balding "happens to seven out of 10 dudes." "I got a problem," John admitted. "I try to fix it."
Describing his hair journey as a "work in progress," the Peacemaker star added, "Hopefully in a couple of months, it looks better."
His hair struggles don’t stop there, Cena also admitted that he can’t grow a mustache and hasn’t shaved in 10 years because of it. "Dude, I can't grow facial hair," he light-heartedly confessed. "I haven't shaved in 10 years."
He even joked that maybe he should transplant hairs from "up top" to fix the issue.
"See, I listen to you idiots," he joked. "You take the lawn over here and put it on the dry spot."
His lighthearted approach to addressing fan criticism shows his ability to laugh at himself while tackling a sensitive topic. Cena's wit really adds a unique charm to his personality, don't you think?
