On a recent edition of his “Oh You Didn’t Know” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Brian “Road Dogg” James discussed ribbing people in matches, the tattoo on the back of his head, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the tattoo on the back of his head: “I did not lose a bet or anything. It’s what it is: a cow skull. It’s basically a dreamcatcher on the back of my head and it’s like a cow skull with some feathers hanging off of them. So yeah, I thought it was like a dreamcatcher. And look, I went to the tattoo studio because the tattooist was also my weed guy. And so I went there, and he had more than weed, and I ended up with a tattoo on the back of my head. You know, it’s pretty much the same story with a lot of my tattoos. I get a lot of grief for my jailhouse tattoos. I don’t know. That’s the story of my life, the bottom of every bottle.
“It didn’t hurt as bad as — he broke like four tattoo needles doing it. And like, I would just hear it go, ‘What was that?’ ‘Nothing. I’m just gonna change the needle real quick.’ And so yeah, I don’t know if it was my hard head or him pressing hard or whatever. When I’m 60, it’ll be a big blob. And the bad part is, I won’t be able to grow my hair out because I’m balding right here and just race into the back to meet you. There’s a bet, and everything is a pool. It’s pretty much like a Royal Rumble pool.”
On trying to make wrestlers laugh in matches: “I did laugh a lot in the ring. I stuck my thumb up D-Von’s booty in Madison Square Garden. The first time we ever wrestled. And I said, ‘Welcome to Madison Square.’ But like every night, there was something like that. You know what I mean? Like just a joke, a rib, have fun. Sometimes, it was physical; sometimes, it was just joking out loud in the ring. But yeah, it was all — I didn’t know. Maybe look at the argument for me how much fun I had? Too much, apparently. But I had a great time doing it.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Brian “Road Dogg” James opened up about various topics, including his unique tattoo and his penchant for ribbing people during matches.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Road Dogg’s appearance is the tattoo on the back of his head. Contrary to popular belief, he did not get it as a result of losing a bet. The tattoo features a cow skull with feathers hanging off it, resembling a dreamcatcher. Road Dogg revealed that he stumbled upon this tattoo while visiting a tattoo studio that also happened to be his weed supplier. He jokingly admitted that many of his tattoos have similar stories, often involving impulsive decisions made under the influence. Despite receiving criticism for his “jailhouse tattoos,” Road Dogg remains unapologetic, claiming that they are a reflection of his life experiences.
Interestingly, Road Dogg shared that getting the tattoo on the back of his head was not as painful as one might expect. The tattooist broke four needles during the process, but Road Dogg barely felt a thing. He humorously attributed this to either his hard head or the tattooist pressing too hard. However, he did express concern about the future appearance of the tattoo as he ages and loses more hair. With his balding hairline, he joked that the tattoo might eventually become an unrecognizable blob. Nevertheless, Road Dogg embraces the uniqueness of his tattoo and sees it as a part of his identity.
Another topic discussed by Road Dogg was his propensity for making wrestlers laugh during matches. He revealed that he often incorporated humorous moments or practical jokes into his performances. One notable example was when he stuck his thumb up D-Von’s booty during their first match at Madison Square Garden. Road Dogg’s intention was to welcome D-Von to the iconic venue in a memorable and light-hearted way. These comedic moments were not limited to physical pranks; sometimes, they involved joking and bantering with his opponents in the ring. Road Dogg acknowledged that some may argue he had too much fun during his matches, but he firmly believes that having a great time was an essential part of his wrestling career.
Road Dogg’s podcast episode provides fans with a glimpse into his personality and the lighter side of professional wrestling. From his unconventional tattoo choices to his commitment to entertaining both himself and the audience, Road Dogg’s stories shed light on the camaraderie and humor that exist within the wrestling industry.