The 47-year-old WWE star revealed that he underwent a hair transplant procedure in November 2024, prompted by relentless fan chants and signs about his hair loss

Cena, known for his resilience and good-natured humour, admitted the toll the public’s teasing had taken on him. “You guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem that I can’t control,” Cena told the live crowd, recalling how the constant taunts from fans made him feel small and embarrassed

Despite the heavy admission, Cena kept his tone light-hearted and crediting the fans for pushing him toward the procedure. “Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement. That’s how far y’all pushed me,” he joked, acknowledging the role the fans played in his decision

The WWE legend explained that the procedure involved harvesting hair from the sides of his head and transplanting it to the top. Describing it as a 'work in progress', Cena expected better results in the months ahead. “You get the deal and your hair falls out because the new ones have to grow, so the old ones fall out,” he clarified, reassuring fans that he hoped for improvements in the coming months. Cena made it clear that he felt no shame in addressing his baldness, adding that he would keep the name of his surgeon private for now, as he was still waiting for the results to fully take shape

Cena’s candid revelation came just hours after his landmark victory at WrestleMania 41, where he defeated Cody Rhodes to become a 17-time world champion, surpassing Ric Flair’s long-standing record. Cena, who turned heel earlier in 2025, marked his first villainous run in WWE since 2003