John Cena Opens Up About Getting Hair Transplant After Fan Bullying: ‘This Isn’t Cool’

The WWE legend and “Peacemaker” star admits he felt pressured to undergo cosmetic surgery after relentless mocking over his bald spot.

Las Vegas | April 23, 2025
John Cena, 47, is known for his toughness in the ring — but in a candid moment during a live appearance on The Pat McAfee Show at the WWE World fan experience, the wrestling icon admitted to something deeply personal: he got a hair transplant after being “bullied” by fans over his bald spot.

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“You chant and you make me feel small and you embarrass me,” Cena told the audience.
“That is straight-up bullying. That’s just not cool. I don’t like it.”

The Fast X and Peacemaker star sarcastically thanked fans for pushing him to undergo surgical hair replacement after relentless ridicule — including signs mocking his appearance at events and even during matches.

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“It’s Coming In… Slowly”

Explaining the recovery process, Cena noted that post-surgery, hair actually falls out before it begins to regrow.

“And that’s the thing — your old hair falls out so the new ones can grow. So now I’m in limbo,” he laughed.
“It’s coming in, man. It’s coming. Hopefully, in a couple of months, it looks better.”

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“Why Do You Think I Did It?”

Cena didn’t hold back his frustration:

“This isn’t cool. You guys aren’t cool to me. Why do you think I did it?”
“I’m in the Rumble trying to win, and all I hear is, ‘How’s the bald spot?’ Like, come on.”

While he kept the identity of his surgeon under wraps, he joked:

“Once I’ve got long flowing locks, I’ll tell y’all who to go to.”

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A WWE Champion Facing Real-World Insecurities

Despite winning his record 17th WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, Cena admitted that being constantly scrutinized by fans took a toll on his confidence.

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“You guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem I can’t control. One of you could have pulled me aside. Instead, I got dragged in front of thousands,” he said.

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Cena’s Boldness on and Off the Stage

While he may have been dealing with insecurities off-camera, Cena made headlines last year for confidently presenting an Oscar nearly nude, covering himself with only a large envelope — a bold move that highlighted his comedic and confident side.

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