WWE superstars sport all kinds of tattoos, be it the iconic Brahma Bull of Dwayne Johnson or the Samon Tribal tattoo of Roman Reigns. However, some get a bit dark, like the full-sleeve skulls of Randy Orton or the demonic-looking ones on Aleister Black and Rhea Ripley. Now, the Crown Jewel PLE is held in Saudi Arabia, which isn’t welcoming to tattoos of the latter kind. However, while Black was denied entry into the Middle Eastern nation during his stint at the Stamford-based promotion, Ripley has been allowed.

This has sparked a controversy about why Ripley was allowed in while Black wasn’t.

Rhea Ripley and Aleister Black both have demonic tattoos

Both Black and Ripley have a ton of tattoos. Similarly, they both have a few demonic-looking tattoos as well. However, back in 2019, Black was refused entry to the Crown Jewel PLE due to having those tattoos. Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley has a title match at the upcoming Crown Jewel 2023 PLE. So, why the partiality?

Trending

“Wyatt 6”: After Erick Rowan’s Signing, Uncle Howdy’s Stable Members Decoded Ahead of Rumored Backlash Debut

May 02, 2024 10:37 AM EDT

Major Botch in CM Punk’s Raw Draft Announcement Spotted, USA Network Issues Response

April 30, 2024 09:00 AM EDT

WWE Provide Official Brock Lesnar Return Status Update After Raw & SmackDown Draft

May 01, 2024 06:37 AM EDT

Triple H Accused of Disrespecting Cody Rhodes’ AEW Tenure by Walking Out During Live Discussion

May 02, 2024 10:07 AM EDT

Was CM Punk’s Kiss to Alundra Blayze Unscripted? Seemingly Awkward Raw Moment Revisited

April 30, 2024 03:55 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest WWE stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

According to the WWE, they intended to “respect local customs” in Saudi Arabia, so Black was removed from the Crown Jewel 2019 PLE. The Saudi General Sports Authority considered Black’s tattoos to be religious in nature, which went against their norms.

Black sports a ‘Yama’ tattoo on the upper left side of his torso. Yama is the Hindu God of death. Similarly, he has a ‘Mahakala’ Tattoo on the upper right side of his torso. Mahakala is the name of Lord Shiva, the destroyer of all elements. Black also has Grim Reaper tattoos on the calf muscles of both legs.

Can Logan Paul Turn His Fate Around at Crown Jewel After His Loss Against Roman Reigns Last Year?

While Black’s tattoos are symbolic and religious in nature, Ripley’s are a different story. The most striking of her tattoos is the demonic face and symbols tattoo. This covers her entire leg and is a nod to her love for heavy metal music. The only logical reasoning behind the authorities allowing her is that female WWE stars are covered from neck to toe while participating in Crown Jewel. This is a policy the WWE has to follow.

The female clothing rule of Crown Jewel

One of the most noticeable features of Crown Jewel is female wrestlers’ attire. While they can wear traditional gear at every PLE, Crown Jewel is different. Due to the strict nature of the region, female WWE stars are forced to wear long tights, long sleeves, and t-shirts as opposed to their traditional gear.

However, this does not apply to the male stars. This is one of the main reasons why Black was denied entry, as his tattoos are on his torso, which are often left bare and visible during his matches.

What do you think about Ripley featuring at Crown Jewel while Black was not allowed to? Tell us in the comments down below.

Watch This Story: This Is Really Special: Dominik Mysterio Shows Indelible Love for Rhea Ripley Through an Ink Tribute.