10 Best Wrestling Tattoos in WWE History [Ranked]

Attire is one of the most important parts of any wrestler’s WWE appearance. Be it through the clothes that they wear, the masks that they don or even something as simple as their hairstyle and general demeanour, great attire can help push a wrestler to the very top of the game.

Another crucial part of a wrestler’s appearance is tattoos, for those that have them. Tattoos are a discernible, permanent way of recognising a superstar, with numerous iconic designs having become known over the years. Competitors from any era, such as Derby Allin, Edge, Mideon and many more, all have ink that makes them stand out.

The greatest tattoos for wrestlers offer an added edge to their character, whatever that image may be. With all of this being said and considered, just which 10 wrestlers in WWE history have had the best tattoos ever?

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10

Goldberg

Tribal design on right arm

Some tattoos are iconic for their volume, a mass of stories blended into one piece on a canvas. Other tattoos are legendary as they stand out alone, a mark on an otherwise unblemished body of skin. Wrestling icon Goldberg, who is set to retire in 2025, falls into the second of those two brackets.

Though Goldberg has more than one tattoo, including a skull design on the inside of his right bicep, none are more iconic than the simple tribal design that adorns his left arm, which eventually became his logo. Be it in WWE or elsewhere, the tattoo was synonymous with Goldberg, one of wrestling’s most destructive animals in history, always on show as he laid waste to whoever has been unfortunate enough to face him in the ring.

9

CM Punk

Numerous colourful designs on arms and chest

Since 2011, CM Punk has remained one of the most consistently talked-about names in wrestling, despite spending seven whole years away from the industry between 2014 and 2021. Be it with All Elite Wrestling or WWE, Punk has reminded everyone in recent years why he was so sure of being one of the best in the world.

For years, an integral part of Punk’s image has been his tattoos, which cover both of his arms and entire chest in one fluid piece of art. Rich in colour, Punk has numerous bits of ink, such as the text on his knuckles, the skull and floral art on his torso and, of course, the Pepsi logo at the top of his left arm.

Speaking to WWE about his ink in 2007, Punk once said:

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8

The Rock

Samoan tribal design

A member of one of wrestling’s greatest families, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has several tattoos, inked at different points in his iconic career. On his right arm sits a half-sleeve of a bull, a relatively recent design that covered up the original, far smaller bull’s skull that was once on display.

On his opposing arm, The Rock has a Pe’a tattoo, a nod to his Samoan heritage, which was completed in 2003. The intricate tribal work has since become a staple of the Rock’s appearance, and he is one of many in the Anoa’i family, along with the likes of Jey and Jimmy Uso and Umaga, to have been adorned with tribal Samoan ink.

Done completely freehand, as is the norm for Pe’a tattoos, the Rock’s tattoo incorporates multiple meanings, be they personal or as reminders of points across his career. It has become a crucial and recognisable part of his image over the years.

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7

Lita

Numerous, a demon on the right arm

One of the most accomplished female wrestlers in history, much of what Lita did is made even more impressive when you consider that her achievements came in an era where, unfortunately, women’s wrestling was given a much smaller spotlight than men’s wrestling. Lita, though, alongside Trish Stratus, helped make history, with the two becoming the first women to ever main event an episode of Monday Night Raw in 2004.

A major player in both the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression Era, Lita was and remains a source of praise for many of her peers. With a grunge, tomboy aesthetic, Lita’s appearance was made complete by her tattoos. In particular, the three-eyed demon that covers her entire upper right arm is consistently remembered as a key part of the four-time Women’s Champion’s look.

6

Bam Bam Bigelow

Flaming head tattoo

A towering figure, Bam Bam Bigelow stood at almost six-and-a-half feet tall, weighing close to 400 pounds for most of his career. Despite that, Bigelow was deceptively quick, comfortable pulling off moves rarely ever displayed by wrestlers of his stature, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s when he wrestled.

A WWE Hall of Famer, Bigelow had close to 20 tattoos, something else that was fairly uncommon for his time. The wrestler’s arms were practically covered with ink, either in the manner of animals or mythical creatures. This, combined with Bigelow’s frame and in-ring ability, only contributed to the intimidation he could display as a wrestler.

Most famously, there was the fireball atop his skull, coloured flames that spanned most of his head in place of hair. As if his size was not intimidating enough, Bigelow added a fearsome tattoo that contributed to his image, making an opponent’s concern all the more realistic with what was, arguably, one of wrestling’s most-iconic tattoos in history.

5

Roman Reigns

Samoan tribal design

Roman Reigns has, perhaps, had the most polarising career of any WWE wrestler in history. From his days in The Shield, to his time spent as the face of the company–having been pushed to that position in a manner that fans were not best pleased with–to his days as the Tribal Chief, Reigns has had a fascinating stint with the company.

Across all of his years with WWE, a key part of Reigns’ appearance has been the tribal tattoo on his right arm, spanning the entirety of the limb and his right pectoral muscle. It has since been expanded to cover half of his back, with Reigns’ entire right side now covered with ink.

Looking like something close to battle armour, Reigns’ tattoo has only bolstered his appearance throughout The Bloodline storyline, which revolves around family, the Anoa’i family in particular.

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4

The Undertaker

Two full sleeves, designs on the neck and torso

WWE’s longest-ever tenured wrestler, The Undertaker, spent three decades with the company, becoming one of its biggest legends. The Deadman’s gimmick was iconic, an all-black, devilish being that, standing at almost seven feet tall, was an intimidating figure. After a four-year stint as a biker, the Deadman returned to TV in 2004, with Undertaker retaining the character for much of his remaining career.

A striking part of The Undertaker’s appearance was his tattoos, which only added to his intimidation. On his right arm sits a sleeve entirely made of demons, devils and skulls, while there is a more mystical element to the body of tattoos on his left arm. The Deadman’s neck is also covered with ink, while across his stomach are the letters “BSK,” an homage to the Bone Street Krew, a posse that The Undertaker started in the 1990s.

3

Jeff Hardy

Numerous designs, roots down right arm

Currently competing in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Jeff Hardy has long been a fan-favourite in the industry. Be it as part of a team with his brother, Matt, or as a singles wrestler, The Charismatic Enigma became adored for his death-defying aerial offence and the extreme nature with which he fought, particularly in the early stages of his career.

Hardy has several tattoos, which he regards as “artistic impulses,” including two demons on his neck that intertwine with one another, multiple different animals across his body and the Hardy Boys logo on the top of his back, just above a rattlesnake and a demon that otherwise cover his back in their entirety.

None, though, are more recognisable than the roots. Starting just behind his ear, the design runs down Hardy’s neck and onto his arm before finishing at his hand. Speaking to WWE about his tattoos in 2007, Hardy stated:

2

Randy Orton

Two full sleeves, tribal designs

Now a grizzled, 20-plus-year veteran of the industry, Randy Orton has spent the entirety of his wrestling career with WWE, making his debut in 2000 and rising to the status of icon. Orton would eventually come to be known as the Legend Killer, a cocky young wrestler that would often beat some of wrestling’s best-known names.

During this run, Orton was known for the tribal designs that were inked on his body, ranging from his arms to a large design on his upper back. In 2008, Orton returned to wrestling after a long-term injury kept him on the shelf for months, coming back with two complete sleeves of skulls down each arm.

Orton has since added to these designs, with a verse from the Bible and tributes to his family woven into the overarching piece. He also has ink just beneath his left pectoral muscle, a matching tattoo with his wife. The skulls, however, remain the most iconic addition to the image of the Apex Predator.

1

Rey Mysterio

Wings on chest, text on stomach, arm tattoos

It is easy to forget that Rey Mysterio is now a man in his 50s, given the speed and fluidity with which he continues to wrestle. An absolute icon in wrestling, the Luchador has always been a David in a world of Goliaths, utilising his diminutive frame to his advantage with his rapid, high-flying moveset that has and continues to wow spectators.

Mysterio is known for his mask, but is also known for his tattoos, which have gone down in legend along with the man himself. Each piece of ink has contributed to Mysterio’s appearance since his WWE debut in 2002, be it the names of his children on each bicep, the block-lettered “Mexican” ink across his stomach or the pair of wings and cross on his chest, intricately laced with Aztec designs to further honour his heritage.

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