John Cena Once Revealed Bizarre Reason For Keeping His “Six Dollar Fade” Hairless & Covered With “Oil”

Many casual watchers of pro wrestling often ask why most wrestlers are hairless with oil covering their bodies. This question is best left answered by the professionals themselves. While fans have their own assumptions, John Cena revealed the truth behind the hairless, oil-covered bodies in the WWE.

Cena has been part of the industry for over 20 years. He entered the industry as a rookie and became one of the biggest names in WWE history. During this time, he kept his style consistent through the years but has anyone ever wondered why?

The reason behind John Cena’s hairstyle is that it can’t be pulled

In 2018, Cena did a Tech Support | WIRED interview where he answered fan questions. He answered many fan questions, from parenting to the secrets behind his hairless, oil-covered body. The secrets gave an insight into wrestling and why wrestlers do what they do. 

To answer one question about why wrestlers are hairless and covered in oil, Cena said there was no technical reason for no body hair. This is a personal choice for the wrestlers. He went on to say that long hair can be pulled during a match, which can be very painful. “Someone grabbing your hair, which is why I keep my six-dollar fade the way it is,” he said.

“That sh*t hurts, and if you’re covered in oil, people can’t grab you,” he continued. This is why many wrestlers often keep short military-style hair or stay bald. He went on to talk about the clothes they wear in the ring and their functionality. The wrestler’s hair and clothes are styled to ensure they do not get tangled or pulled during a match. 

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In the WWE, many wrestlers often enter a match wearing nothing but trunks or pants. Their upper bodies are covered in oil to ensure the skin does not cause much friction during a match. Even in the MMA, fighters have Vaseline rubbed on their face to ensure they don’t damage their faces more than they have to. 

Cena’s evolving yet consistent style throughout the WWE

Cena is among the few wrestlers in the WWE who has never changed his style in the industry. The biggest change was from his original gimmick as The Prototype to the Doctor of Thuganomics and his final form as the Super John Cena we know today. Cena has openly discussed his original gimmick as the Prototype during his developmental stages. He hated the gimmick that had him play a half-human and half-robotic character. 

However, his next big change came as the Doctor of Thuganomics. The idea was born during a special taping of WWE SmackDown in 2002. During the Halloween special, Cena arrived dressed as rapper Vanilla Ice and started freestyle rapping. This became his new gimmick, where he would taunt his opponents with some really good rap bars. This gimmick would continue for another three years before becoming the John Cena we know, with Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect as his catchphrase.  

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