Eric Bischoff recently praised John Cena, saying he admires the confidence Cena shows in being upfront about personal changes, including admitting to a hair transplant, and still remaining comfortable with who he is.
On his 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff said:
“The level of comfort that John has with who ‘John Cena’ is? I admire him.”
He added that in a world where many people shy away from discussing cosmetic procedures, Cena’s openness is a sign of self-assurance and honesty, traits Bischoff respects. Bischoff went on to note that he’s watched Cena’s career evolve, including his crossover projects outside wrestling, and he appreciates that Cena has remained grounded through it all.
For Bischoff, Cena represents more than a wrestler; he’s a celebrity who handled his fame and transitions with humility, making him worthy of admiration even beyond his in-ring achievements.
When Did Eric Bischoff Join WWE?
Eric Bischoff made his WWE debut on 15 July 2002, appearing on Raw as the brand’s new General Manager. His arrival was a major shock at the time, as Bischoff had been the public face of WCW during the Monday Night Wars and was long viewed as one of WWE’s biggest real-life rivals.
He remained an on-screen authority figure until 2005, shaping storylines throughout the Ruthless Aggression era before being written off television. Bischoff would make occasional cameo appearances in the years that followed, but that 2002 debut marks his official entry into WWE.
