7 symbols seen in WWE and their meanings

Symbols usually have stories behind them that mean a lot to the person who carries them. Whether its tattoos on their skin, ring gear, moves or a piece of jewelry that has sentimental value, it’s a representation to them that reveals the story of who they are.

The great thing about WWE is that the talent they have is from all walks of life. Some superstars are from other parts of the world and no matter what there is someone on the roster who is inspiring a fan out there. WWE Superstars are on a pedestal; fans have their favorites and look up to them. Superstars are often looked at as heroes and idols which aren’t taken lightly at all. It is a great thing to see today’s Superstars pay homage over time because they were in our spots at one time, too.

WWE Superstars have symbols of their own, regardless if it’s through entrance music, a move, or maybe a tattoo commemorating a time in their lives.

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#7 Undertaker’s BSK tattoo

The Undertaker isn’t the only one who has these three letters tattooed on him

The Undertaker is adorned with many tattoos. One of the most noticeable ones is the BSK tattoo on his stomach. BSK either means Bone Street Krew or Back Stage Krew, and it pays homage to his group of friends back in the 90s.

They include Yokozuna, Rikishi, Godfather, amongst others. In a wwe.com interview, various members of the Klub were interviewed, and they revealed to have tattoos of BSK as well.

That’s what I call a close pack for sure.

#6 John Cena’s dog tags

The dog tags are important to Cena

Cena’s dog tags are part of his overall uniform to the ring, but it holds dear value to him. At first, he started wearing the tags after filming “The Marine”. It was a salute to the military; something Cena takes very seriously.

In a wwe.com interview, Cena said that there was a deeper meaning behind it, but didn’t reveal that tidbit. Cena later said in another interview the dog tags have the names of his family members on them.

#5 Samoan heritage

Samoan tattoos represents a man’s life through ancient design

If you take a look at the Samoans of WWE, you notice that they are adorned in a distinct artwork not seen on others. It is a Samoan version of tribal tattoos, but they tell a story and demonstrate ties to their culture. The tattoos that adorn a Samoan man or woman represent various things in their lives.

The artwork can represent ancient designs. Both the Rock and Roman Reigns have addressed their tattoos in interviews.

#4 Cesaro pays homage to his best friend

Cesaro honors his injured friend by performing the legendary sharpshooter

Cesaro teamed up with Tyson Kidd back in 2014 and it was obvious through the team up that they had a close bond. After Kidd was injured last year, Cesaro began using the Sharpshooter as paying homage to his former tag partner. He also wore the armband that he and Kidd wore as a team together.

Kidd thanked Cesaro on his Twitter account and said that Cesaro was a class act.

We agree!

#3 Brock Lesnar’s sword tattoo

You can’t help but notice Lesnar’s sword tattoo

The very noticeable tattoo that adorns the chest and stomach of Brock Lesnar is actually a very interesting story. Perhaps you may know of the dispute Lesnar had between WWE when he left the company in 2004. After his try at football, Lesnar wanted to go to other wrestling promotions but since he had signed a contract with WWE it had a special no compete clause in it. That made for a real complicated process.

According to his autobiography, Lesnar got drunk one night and decided on this tattoo, because at the time he felt that McMahon was holding a sword to him. Now, it serves as a reminder to Lesnar of how far he has come.

#2 Viva la Sasha!

For Sasha’s first WrestleMania, she paid tribute to her fallen hero Eddie Guerrero

We have seen stars such as CM Punk wear gear in tribute to their fallen heroes. At WrestleMania this year, Sasha Banks channeled her gear after the late Eddie Guerrero. Her gear was designed after Guerrero’s gear that he wore at No Way Out 2004, when he won his first WWE Championship.

Additionally, she performed his Frog Splash finisher during the match. Banks may have fallen short, but she looked great all around in the match.

#1 Stardust pays tribute at WrestleMania

Stardust took his tribute to dad Dusty Rhodes a step further

Another WrestleMania 32 tribute came from Cody Rhodes AKA Stardust. He paid tribute to his father Dusty Rhodes the best way he knew how. Not only did he have his ring gear designed after his father, but since he was in the Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, he took it a step further.

The nifty polka dot belt unquestionably stood out, and I think Papa Rhodes would have been proud!