John Cena said the WWE audience pushed him to explore options for his hair loss after shining a light on his bald spot.

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 is sharing all the ways his hair transplant changed his life ― and why he wishes he’d done it sooner. The WWE star said in an interview with People magazine published Wednesday that while he originally attempted to “hide” his hair loss, fans were “bringing it to light.”