John Cena Undergoes Hair Transplant After Fans Critique His Bald Spot
John Cena is being open about receiving a hair transplant.
The 47-year-old wrestler and actor shared that he sought medical help after WWE fans “tore [him] apart” regarding his thinning hair.
“Here’s another headline for you: hair transplant,” Cena stated on the Monday, April 21 episode of ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show, just a day after defeating Cody Rhodes to claim his record 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41.
“There’s no shame in that, man,” Cena continued. “I recognized a problem and sought to fix it. I’m putting in the effort. I noticed several signs of baldness.”
Cena revealed that he underwent the procedure, in which hair follicles are extracted from one part of the scalp and transplanted to thinning areas, in November 2024. At the January 2025 Royal Rumble event, he mentioned having “half a skinhead up here” because the new follicles were still developing, and fans playfully mocked him.
“Here’s another headline for you..
I had a hair transplant” ~ @JohnCena #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/2sj1rlJXsa
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 21, 2025
“By the way, I appreciate you all being so aware of my feelings because you guys really let me have it for a genetic issue I cannot control,” Cena joked with the audience. “I’m in the Royal Rumble match, trying to win, and they’re like, ‘Look at that bald spot!’ That’s not fair! I can’t help it! It affects seven out of ten guys!”
John Cena approaches the ring during Money in the Bank at the Scotiabank Arena on July 6, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario. WWE
On Sunday, April 20, Cena bested Rhodes, 39, in the main event of WrestleMania 41, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. This victory makes him a 17-time world champion, surpassing Ric Flair for the most world titles.
Sunday’s event also marked Cena’s final WrestleMania match, having announced last July his plans to retire by the end of 2025.
“To me, retirement simply means recognizing and embracing the closing of one chapter while opening another,” Cena told Yahoo in March. “It’s a common life transition for many. It’s about closing a chapter, remaining curious, and seeking that second mountain to climb.”
Cena is anticipated to make over two dozen additional WWE appearances before officially retiring in December.
