5 WWE Superstars who got tattoos to honor fellow wrestlers

WWE Superstars getting tattoos is a common thing. Some of the biggest Superstars have gotten inked and have proudly displayed it during their appearances on TV. WWE itself recognized the same back in the day, and had an entire section on its website, called "Superstar Ink".

In this section, Superstars can be seen discussing their tattoos in detail, and talk candidly about what led to them getting inked. Over the past several years, WWE Superstars have gotten tattoos to honor fellow wrestlers, or to pay tribute to them. In some cases, Superstars paid tributes to fellow wrestlers with tattoos, following their untimely passing.

In the following slideshow, we will take a look at five WWE Superstars, who got tattoos to honor fellow wrestlers, and in other cases, pay tribute to fallen legends of the ring.

#5 Erick Rowan pays tribute to Brodie Lee with a tattoo

Former WWE Superstar Brodie Lee tragically passed away last year, due to lung complications. He had been out of action on AEW TV for around two months, and fans didn't have any idea about the graveness of the situation.

AEW announced the passing of Lee via their Twitter handle, sending the pro-wrestling world into mourning. On the Brodie Lee tribute special of AEW Dynamite, the promotion brought in his former tag team partner in WWE, Erick Rowan, who was emotional while remembering his friend.

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The Bludgeon Brothers were former Tag Team Champions in WWE

Now, Rowan has revealed a tattoo that he got to honor the memory of his friend, Brodie Lee. He posted a picture of the tattoo on his official Instagram handle. It consists of a mask that Brodie Lee used to wear, while he was a part of The Bludgeon Brothers during his WWE stint. The tattoo also features a hammer, with the word 'Brodir' written on it.

Rowan explained in his post that Brodir translates to 'Brother' in English. Brodie Lee and Rowan were together for a long time, back in WWE, as a part of The Wyatt Family and as The Bludgeon Brothers.

The duo went on to win the SmackDown Tag Team titles in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 34. Brodie had tons of potential to become a singles star but was never pushed to that degree in WWE. He did get his moment to shine while in AEW and did an incredible job as the TNT Champion.

#4 Edge pays a tattoo tribute to The Brood

The post-2004 Edge was one of the biggest heels in WWE history and a multi-time World Champion who turned WWE SmackDown into must-watch TV for years on end.

Before he turned into The Rated-R Superstar, Edge was trying to make a name for himself in WWE as a young gun. During his early years, he was a part of The Brood, a faction that also consisted of Christian and Gangrel. The trio later became a part of The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness.

Edge is one of the greatest heels in WWE history

Edge has a cross on his forearm, that he got made in memory of his early years in WWE, specifically his stint as a part of The Brood.

"That cross is a throwback to the beginning of my WWE career. It was also the design on my first T-shirt."

Edge went on to become a popular star in the Tag Team division, along with Christian. The duo became multiple-time Tag Team Champions and registered two straight victories against The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz at WrestleMania 16 and 17. Edge was the most successful star of The Brood and was inducted into the 2012 Hall of Fame for his contributions to the business.

#3 Paige honors Alberto Del Rio with a tattoo

In 2016, Paige began dating Alberto Del Rio, her fellow WWE Superstar at the time. The two quickly hit it off and were engaged in late 2016. Around the same time, Paige and Alberto made a trip to Vegas where the former got a tattoo on her finger to profess her love for the former WWE Champion. The tattoo featured a single word: 'Papi'.

In September of that year, Paige got another tattoo in honor of Del Rio. This time around, she got the name 'Alberto' inked on her ribs. The caption to her Instagram post read: “When you love someone so much you give it all for. Not the expression, no literally give it all for”. Paige later deleted the post, but not before social media users took screenshots of the same.

Paige's WWE career came to an end in late 2017

Paige and Del Rio's relationship came to an end in late 2017, a short while before her WWE career came to an end. Back in 2020, Paige opened up on her time with Del Rio and provided some disturbing details in regards to the abuse she suffered at his hands.

"It's like it's up to six, seven hours a day you're literally trapped in a certain room and getting your a** beat every couple of minutes, you know what I mean?"

Del Rio denied the accusations and added that Paige was the aggressor in the relationship. He also stated that he had proof to back up his claim. Paige seems to be in a good place now and is doing well for herself as a Twitch star.

#2 Rey Mysterio gets inked to honor the memory of Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero was one of the greatest high-flyers to grace a WWE ring. He did well for himself in WCW's Cruiserweight division in the 90s, and his popularity only increased during his stint in WWE. Eddie and Rey Mysterio wrestled each other on countless occasions for years on end, with the Master Of The 619 being one of Latino Heat's final rivals before his untimely passing. In November 2005, Eddie left this world, and the pro-wrestling industry couldn't believe that he had gone away so early.

Back in 2019, Rey Mysterio got a tattoo made in memory of Eddie, and it was highlighted on one of WWE's Superstar Ink video.

Rey Mysterio is still an active Superstar in WWE

The tattoo featured a tombstone with the initials 'EG' in the middle. Soon after Eddie passed away, WWE heavily pushed Rey Mysterio and he went on to win the 2006 Royal Rumble match. Mysterio wasn't done here, as he later won the World title for the first time in his career in one of the main events of WrestleMania 22, and dedicated the win to Eddie Guerrero.

#1 The Undertaker remembers Bone Street Krew with a tattoo

The Undertaker is one of the most iconic figures in the history of WWE. He has got a bunch of tattoos throughout his legendary career, including one to honor his ex-wife Sara. Following his separation from Sara, The Deadman removed the tattoo from his throat. There's one tattoo that will always be a part of him, and it's one that honors the memory of "Bone Street Krew".

The Undertaker was the most successful WWE Superstar from the BSK

The faction was a real-life band of wrestlers, led by The Undertaker and the late Yokozuna. The stable consisted of The Deadman, Rikishi, Charles Wight, Savio Vega, Yokozuna, and a few others.

The Bone Street Crew consisted of a string of major WWE Superstars, but none of the others managed to bag the kind of success that The Undertaker did. The Phenom went on to become one of the greatest Superstars in the industry and is a future WWE Hall of Famer. At WWE Survivor Series 2020, The Undertaker finally called it quits, and it seems like The Phenom is finally done with pro-wrestling.