Top five WWE superstars with most iconic neck tattoos; Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley & more

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These stars’ tattoos have become as iconic as their in-ring performances!
Over the years, many WWE stars have had varied careers, with some experiencing lukewarm runs while others went on to have successful careers filled with iconic moves. These superstars are remembered not only for their unforgettable moves but also for their unique tattoos, which help enhance their brand and recognition.
Here, we will take a look at the top five WWE superstars whose neck tattoos have become as iconic as their in-ring moves.
5. Rhea Ripley

One of the most recent additions to the list, Rhea Ripley, recently revealed her new ink on Gabriel Aero’s Twitch stream. Ripley has a total of over 20 tattoos, some more iconic than others. Her immense popularity has made these tattoos stand out, turning them into iconic symbols among fans.
4. Jeff Hardy
One-half of the legendary tag team, the Hardy Boyz, Jeff Hardy, like many tattooed stars, has a collection of ink. But true to his soulful Charismatic Enigma persona, he’s taken it a step further with a large tattoo of roots, symbolizing his journey and growth over the years. The tattoo runs through his arms and around his neck.
The tattoo features vibrant, tribal-inspired designs with a mix of swirling patterns and skull motifs, all done in black and violet colors.
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3. The Undertaker

One of the most recognizable figures in all of pro wrestling, The Undertaker isn’t really known much for his tattoos, which play right into his persona of being an enigma. The Deadman has a tattoo of a dancing skeleton on his back of his neck, while the tattoo on the front of his neck has a lot of mystery attached. The WWE legend honored his then-wife, Sarah Frank in the year 2000, with a tattoo of her name on his neck.
Sadly, the two were divorced in 2007, and The Deadman opted to get the tattoo surgically removed. However, he still had a desire to have ink featured on his neck thereafter and got a tattoo of a chain on his neck area, which wrapped around the front of his neck.
2. Randy Orton

‘The Viper’ Randy Orton, since his WWE debut in 2002, has developed a love for tattoos, showcasing intricate patterns on his back and arms, which have become iconic and recognizable among fans worldwide.
Orton’s skull tattoos on his arm are among the most legendary tattoos in pro wrestling, but when it comes to his back tattoo, which runs through his neck, featuring a tribal design complements his intense persona.
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1. Cody Rhodes

After leaving WWE, ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes focused on creating his own brand and he achieved this goal, and isn’t just headlining WrestleManias alongside Roman Reigns and John Cena, but also has created a unique brand, in part due to the iconic and highly recognizable neck tattoo.
The enormous neck tattoo, patterned after his own logo of The American Nightmare was originally planned for his chest, but he chose to avoid placing it on his neck in order to steer clear of mimicking the tattoo placements of other prominent wrestlers like The Rock’s iconic arm tattoo and UFC Megastar Conor McGregor’s chest piece of the crowned gorilla.
Did Rhea Ripley get a new tattoo on her neck?
Yes, Rhea Ripley recently got a new neck tattoo. She revealed it during a Twitch live stream.
Did Cody Rhodes originally plan to get the American Nightmare tattoo on his chest?
Yes, Cody in an appearance on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast revealed that he originally planned to get the tattoo on his chest, but chose to avoid placing it on his neck in order to steer clear of mimicking the tattoo placements of other prominent wrestlers like The Rock’s iconic arm tattoo and UFC Megastar Conor McGregor’s chest piece of the crowned gorilla.
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