Braun Strowman’s tattoos include a red Superman shield on his right shoulder, Country Strong lettering inside his left arm, a weightlifter on his ribs and a small dragon-like design on his back. The black pattern around the Superman emblem grew from his first tattoo. These older WWE-era photos show each piece in a different pose.
The Superman tattoo on his right upper arm
The red Superman shield sits high on Strowman’s right shoulder. In a 2017 appearance on The Masked Man Show, he said it was his first tattoo, chosen from a shop’s wall when he was 17. As he put it, “There’s really no meaning behind it.”
The black pattern around his shoulder tattoo
Broad black lines and pointed shapes frame the original shield, with gray shading and open skin between them. Strowman has said he added more work around the first tattoo. Some fans call the pattern tribal, but the photos don’t establish a particular cultural source or meaning. For another chest-and-shoulder layout, see Roman Reigns’ tattoos.
The Country Strong tattoo inside his left arm
Country Strong is written inside Strowman’s left upper arm, within an outline resembling North Carolina. The inner-arm placement hides much of the lettering when his arm rests at his side; it becomes easier to read when he raises and flexes it.
The weightlifter tattoo on his right ribs
A small figure holding a loaded barbell sits on Strowman’s right ribs, below the armpit. Its separated legs and round weight plates keep the outline readable. A tank top can hide the figure while leaving part of the bar visible. The photo doesn’t identify who the weightlifter represents.
The dragon-shaped tattoo high on his back
A compact, pointed design sits below the back of Strowman’s neck. It’s commonly described as a dragon, though the photo shows a stylized outline rather than a detailed creature. Open skin separates it from the nearby shoulder work and the rest of his back.
A few quick questions
Which piece came first? Strowman said the Superman shield was his first tattoo, chosen at 17. The larger black pattern around it came later.
Do these pictures show everything? No. They show several recognizable pieces from his earlier WWE years. He has also spoken about a later memorial tattoo for Bray Wyatt. In a May 2026 Rewind, Recap, Relive interview, he discussed feeling that loved ones were watching over him while still feeling their absence.
Why do some tattoos disappear in match footage? Wrist tape, tank tops and arm position hide parts of the work. The mirrored back photo can also reverse left and right.
Does every tattoo have a serious meaning? Not according to Strowman’s account of the Superman shield. He said he chose it because he liked the image; other pieces can carry different personal weight.
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