John Cena Hair Transplant Shown in Before and After Photos
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John Cena has opened up about the transformative impact his hair transplant had on him, and images of the WWE star show the before and after.
Why It Matters
Cena, 48, is an actor and wrestler who is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
This is Cena's final year as an active professional wrestler, and he is on a unique heel retirement tour.
What To Know
In an interview for People's August cover story, Cena spoke about the impact his hair transplant has had on his life.
"It completely changed the course of my life," he said.
Left: John Cena at Lincoln Financial Field on April 7, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Right: Cena celebrates during the street fight-style match against Cody Rhodes during WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3,...
Left: John Cena at Lincoln Financial Field on April 7, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Right: Cena celebrates during the street fight-style match against Cody Rhodes during WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. More/Elsa/Getty Images
Cena also said that it has helped in his acting career.
"A different hairstyle can identify a part that can get me more work, do the thing I love to do," he said.
The 17-time WWE world champion has starred in multiple films including Trainwreck and F9, as well as in the HBO Max series Peacemaker, an American black comedy superhero drama in which Cena plays the titular character, based on the DC Comics character.
Cena also addressed the impact that WWE fans had on his decision to have the transplant.
"I saw their signs that said, 'The bald John Cena,'" he told People, adding: "They pushed me into going to see what my options were."
He also addressed the stigma around the procedure, telling the outlet: "I hate the fact that if there wasn't so much shame around it, I'd have gotten it done 10 years ago."
It's not the first time that Cena has spoken about the transplant. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show in April, following his record-breaking 17th world championship victory at WrestleMania 41, Cena, embracing his heel persona, jokingly accused WWE fans of being responsible for the transplant.
"You chant and you make me feel small and you embarrass me....Y'all don't know what that's like. That is straight-up bullying. That's just not cool. I don't like it. So, thank you for bullying me into getting surgical hair replacement. That's how far y'all push me."
What People Are Saying
John Cena, discussing his retirement during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon's ESPN+ show, Stephanie's Places: "My skills are on the regress...If I continue at a full-time physical capability or involvement, I'm not gonna run right, my partner's not gonna run right and our relationship's not gonna run right. Sorry kid, it's time to close this chapter."
What Happens Next
Cena will be reprising his role as Peacemaker in Season 2 of the show, which is premiering on August 21.
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