John Cena admits relentless fan bullying led him to an embarrassing cosmetic procedure he now regrets as “not cool.”
John Cena recently opened up about getting a hair transplant due to feeling “bullied” by fans.
The WWE superstar and actor shared his experience on “The Pat McAfee Show” during a fan event in Las Vegas.
Cena discussed how comments from fans affected him and led him to seek a cosmetic procedure for his bald spot.
John Cena confesses fan mockery drove him to undergo embarrassing cosmetic procedure
At 47 years old, Cena expressed his feelings about the negative comments he received from WWE fans.
He mentioned how chants and signs made him feel small and embarrassed.
Cena explained that this kind of treatment is a form of bullying, which he finds unacceptable.
“You chant and you make me feel small and you embarrass me,” the “Trainwreck” actor said on “The Pat McAfee Show” during the WWE World fan experience in Las Vegas Monday.
“Y’all don’t know what that’s like,” Cena continued. “That is straight-up bullying. That’s just not cool. I don’t like it.”
He sarcastically thanked his fans for pushing him to get surgery. “Thank you for bullying me into getting surgical hair replacement,” he stated.
John Cena underwent a hair transplant procedure.
Cena talked about the process of getting a hair transplant. He explained that after the procedure, his existing hair might fall out temporarily because new hair needs time to grow in.
“And that’s the thing, when you get [the surgery], your hair falls out because the new ones have to grow,” he explained. “So the old one falls out.”
This detail shows that the journey to thicker hair can be challenging and may not yield immediate results.
Cena reassured fans that his new hair was on its way. “It’s coming in, man. It’s coming. Hopefully, in a couple of months, it looks better,” he said.
Cena addressed how fans’ comments affected him.
During the show, Cena addressed the crowd directly. He thanked them for their awareness of his feelings, albeit with a hint of sarcasm.
“And you guys, by the way, thank you for being so aware of my needs and emotions, because you guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem that I can’t control.”
He continued, “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 [they say], ‘How’s the bald spot?’ Like, that’s not fair. I can’t control that.
“One of you sons of bitches could have pulled me to the side,” Cena quipped.
While Cena did not disclose which doctor performed the hair transplant, he expressed hope for the future.
He mentioned that once his hair fully grows in, he would be happy to recommend the procedure to fans.
“Once it gets better and I’ve got the long flowing locks, I’ll be like, ‘Yo, go to this guy,’” he joked.
Cena confidently appeared at the Oscars event.
Despite the ongoing conversation about his bald spot, Cena confidently appeared at the 2024 Oscars.
He presented the award for best costume design while wearing minimal clothing.
He covered himself with a large envelope, showcasing his sense of humor and willingness to embrace the moment.
This appearance at a major event highlights Cena’s personality and ability to handle public scrutiny.
He continues to be a beloved figure in both the wrestling and film industries, regardless of his hair situation.
Social media reactions
One user said: He should have taken some acting classes as well.
The second user added: strange such a man can be physically strong but mentally weak caring of others opinions
The third user commented: There is something very off about that man..I’ve never been able to quite put a finger on it but I get the ‘Danger Will Robinson!’s every time I see him….
The fourth user added: Small man, small mind…small things.
Another user said: Blaming the fans cause your getting old? Get over yourself
Someone commented: He probably doesn’t realize that the fans are taunting him for crying on his knees and apologizing to the Chinese gov’t for something in some movie.