The current WWE Universal champion Roman Rings is known for his in-ring capabilities – however, the other thing that comes to our mind is his tattoos. So let us have a look at all his tattoos and what does it signify.
You might have seen the full-sleeve traditional tattoo that he has on the right arm of Roman Reigns. These tattoos signify pride, These tattoos from his back to his chest and arm all have meaning and emotion.
Reigns belongs to a Polynesian culture that has always been related to tattoos in history. This ink pattern in the skin denotes the mark of victories in battles for a warrior.
Roman Reigns’ first tattoo was on the shoulder, and Pensacola, Florida, did it and was later redone by Mike Fatutoa. It is a unique tattoo for Reigns as late WWE star Umaga set it up.
He has immense respect and praise for Samoan Mike, who is the tattoo artist for Roman Reigns.
Here is the breakdown of all of Roman Reigns’ Tattoos and their meaning
- Arms, Chest, and Back
This is the first tattoo of Roman Reigns. This is a Samoan Tribal Art, and Reigns proudly quotes,
“”Some People hang art, I wear it.”
This one tattoo is fully connected throughout his right arm from the shoulder to the end of the right side of his chest. He didn’t make a new tattoo; however, he added to the original tattoo, which was on his shoulder.
This entire right arm tattoo done by Mike Fatutoa and took 17 hours to complete. This is a reflection of a member of the legendary Anoa’i family, and it also signifies Samoan culture.
WWE.com did a whole video on The Big Dog’s Tattoo, which mentioned wearing the heritage as a mark on his body whenever he walks out in front of the crowd.
The tattoo has grown over the years, symbolizing Reigns’ development as a person and a wrestler. It represents strength, authority, and accurate reflection of a competitor.
2. Wrist
A Tattoo that has a deep meaning and is present on his wrist. The artwork is of a small turtle. Roman Reigns revealed in the interview that this tattoo signifies his bond with his daughter Joelle.
He was quoted as saying,
“”This tattoo is for my daughter Joelle. It represents my daughter, she is with me, but no one needs to know. I got this tattoo inked on my wrist so that everyone can see it.”
Roman Reigns himself explains about the tattoos
He revealed in the interview the main significance of all these tattoos.
“In Samoan culture, tattoos have a great significance. Starting with PE’A, which is an important rite of passage for the men of Samoa. PE’A is applied during an extremely lengthy process with tools handmade from bone, tusk, turtle shell, and wood, representing the high chief or leader in the family.
“For our generation, the focus is more on sleeves and chest. Earlier, the focus was on stomach, knees, and legs, basically the lower portion of the body.
“The tattoo of mine is related to my family, the unity among all of us,”
Reigns told about the tattoos and that all the patterns are connected, and it signifies Samoan Culture. These tattoos have brought good luck in his life, and It is a part of his character.
Reigns and his cousins Jimmy and Jey Use also have the same Samoan symbolism in their tattoos. Along with the WWE superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson, a member of the Anoa’i family shares a similar ink area with Reigns.
This ink shows the individual’s character, and they are proud to offer it to the world.
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