Wrestling

The Rock Got His Old Brahma Bull Tattoo Enhanced And You Have To See The Results

Alex PawlowskiAugust 11, 2017, 5:37 pm

Everyone knows the Rock's original Brahma Bull tattoo.

It's iconic.

From back in the attitude era:

To more recent times:

It's even on the man's TRUNKS, dammit.

It represents who the Rock IS, to so many of his fans.

But to him, it represents who The Rock WAS, and as he's changed over the years, he believes that now is the time to change the Brahma Bull as well.

He's essentially painting over it, getting a new sleeve that will honor the original idea behind the bull, while enhancing it as well.

He posted this video of him being prepped for the new art, as well as explaining why he's getting it done.

Evolution of the bull begins w/ @nikkohurtado. I've engrained this bull in my DNA for two decades. My core. Humbly, it's also become a symbol of strength, resilience, heart, power and defiance to so many people around the world. I got this tattoo when I was just a kid. Now I need it to reflect me as a man. All my ink is a rite of passage and spiritual and the MANA (power and spirit) has to be right before we begin. Mana is strong with world renowned Nikko. We talked for hours about the man I am today, compared to who I once was. And who I'll always be. We all desire to grow and evolve. The mana is right.. let the blood and pain begin. #EvolutionOfTheBull #WheresMyVicodin

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 7, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

Well, the #EvolutionOfTheBull is complete, and you can see the final result below.

(You're not ready for this. You might think you are, but you're not.)

Evolution of the bull. After 3 sessions and 22hrs of tattooing with world renowned @NikkoHurtado, the story's almost done.. Every detail is a reflection of my own personal history. From the cracks and heavy damage in the bone representing life's hard lessons I've learned over the years. Just like scars and wrinkles – I'm so grateful to have 'em because they're earned. To the horns, not pointing up or out to the side, but pointing straight ahead representing relentless energy and forward progress. The core and anchor of this image is in the eye. Look closely and you'll find the life, energy, power and you'll feel the MANA (spirit). The eye tells the story of a disruptive positive energy always ready to dent the universe. Depending on the light and angle, sometimes the energy's subtle and sometimes it's glaring. But it's always alive and ready to disrupt the universe and love and protect my family and all things I love with intense passion and gratitude. Cheers to living, learning, evolving and growing. And to the positive disrupters ready to dent the universe. #EvolutionOfTheBull #TheDisrupter #TheMana #NowLetsBreakOutTheTequila

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 11, 2017 at 8:26am PDT

That's … certainly something.

Some might say it looks like he's got a Terminator Cow on his shoulder, but, as The Rock himself would say, it doesn't matter what you think of his tattoo.

What matters is that he likes it, it speaks to him and it's now a part of him.

And we should all respect that.

While maybe pouring one out for the nostalgia of the old Brahma Bull.