After 22 Hours Of Tattooing, The Rock Shows Off His New Story

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is without doubt one of the most famous people on the planet. From his flop gimmick as Rocky Maivia in WWE to becoming the Hollywood’s highest paid actor, the A-lister has seen it all.

The tattoo of the Brahma Bull on his massive right bicep is iconic and has been a signature ink of the former WWE superstar from his early days in the pro-wrestling business. The tattoo is synonymous with The Rock’s stature. But now he has decided to evolve it with time.

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

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“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.