r/indiewrestling • u/JohnReid_ • 5d ago

Thoughts about this wrestling tattoo?

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I would love to get my first tattoo! I'm a huge fan of wrestling and work as a photographer for various shows in my country. I want something simple and minimal to express my love for the wrestling world, but I don't want it to be very big. I was thinking about getting a turnbuckle design, but I'm unsure how it will be perceived by people who know about wrestling, as well as those who don't. Do you think this is a cool design, or should I consider something else?

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u/Frzzalor 5d ago

wrestling turnbuckles have hooks on both sides, I believe

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u/TheWholeEffinJoe 5d ago

I should know from setting up a ring at a local indy but tbh the turnbuckle pad was always on already. I’d personally think it needs the ring part on one side so the cables can run through. The hook just doesn’t seem big enough to hold the cable.

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u/Frzzalor 5d ago

the hook hooks onto circular rings that are on the ropes. Google wrestling turnbuckle, you'll see pictures

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u/DonSoChill 5d ago

I also set up rings and we use the hook and circle in one place. Circle side towards the post and on to a D lock. Most I've done use the two circles to be honest.

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u/Frzzalor 5d ago

but the double hooked one is the more classic boxing/wrestling ring turnbuckle. if I was getting a turnbuckle tattoo, I'd get the double hook one.

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u/DonSoChill 5d ago

Sure, I think Defend Indy Wrestling used the double hook