Okay, so, I’ve been a huge wrestling fan for years, and Bray Wyatt, man, that guy was just something else. His whole vibe, the mystery, the stories he told in the ring – it all just got to me. When he passed, it hit me hard, like a ton of bricks. I felt like I had to do something, you know? Something to remember him by. So I thought, “Why not a tattoo?”
I spent days, maybe weeks, just thinking about what kind of tattoo would really capture Bray. I mean, the dude was complex, not some simple character you could just slap on your skin. His tattoos were so distinctive, especially the ones on his legs. They were a part of him, you know? I was inspired.
I started looking up pictures, digging into interviews where he talked about inspiration. I don’t care about death and anything, you can find inspiration from anywhere, right? I wanted something that really screamed “Bray Wyatt.” I even found out that he wasn’t going to be in the WWE Hall of Fame this year. His family is still hurting, which I totally get. It’s tough, man. Mike Rotunda, his dad, said they delayed it because it was just too much stress on the family. Made me even more sure I wanted to do this.
Finally, after all that searching and thinking, I came up with a design. It’s got elements of his mask, that creepy lantern he used to carry, and some of the symbols he used in his promos. I took the design to a local tattoo artist, a guy who’s known for doing some pretty awesome work. We talked about it for a while, and he really got what I was going for.
Getting the tattoo itself was intense.
- First, he printed out the design and we figured out the best placement. I ended up getting it on my calf.
- Then, he prepped my skin, shaving it and cleaning it. That cold antiseptic smell always makes me a little nervous, not gonna lie.
- Next came the outlining. That first buzz of the needle is always a shock, but you get used to it. It’s like a sharp, stinging sensation.
- After the outline, he started filling it in with color and shading. That part took the longest, and some areas were definitely more painful than others. But I kept thinking about Bray and why I was doing this, and that helped me push through.
When it was finally done, I was blown away.
It looked even better than I imagined. It’s a piece of art, really, and a constant reminder of one of my favorite wrestlers. Every time I look at it, I think of Bray’s creativity, his passion, and the impact he had on me and so many other fans. It’s my way of keeping his memory alive, at least for me. I think it perfectly encapsulates the enigmatic aura of Bray Wyatt. I’m not afraid to show it off, it’s a tribute to a legend, you know? Some people might not get it, but that’s okay. It’s for me, a tribute to the one and only Bray Wyatt. His family is still grieving and they delayed his induction. But I won’t forget him. This tattoo is my way to remember him forever. I wanted something special, and I really think I got it.
