John Cena, 48, wrestled with hair loss for years, but this cosmetic procedure gave him his confidence back. In an interview with People published on Wednesday, Cena spoke about retiring from the WWE and the realities of aging, including his experience with hair loss.

John Cena isn't afraid to talk about his decision to get a hair transplant, regardless of the stigma around it. In a new interview with PEOPLE on Wednesday, the Peacemaker star opened up about how getting the treatment created new possibilities for his career.

John Cena isn’t immune to being affected by negative comments about his appearance. The 48-year-old WWE superstar admitted that he got a hair transplant after wrestling fans started insulting him about going bald. “I saw their signs that said ‘The bald John Cena,’” he told People. “They pushed me into going to see what my options were.”