Sylvester Stallone’s botched surgery during Rocky II led to tattoo cover-up

Sylvester Stallone’s botched surgery during Rocky II led to tattoo cover-up

Sylvester Stallone’s later-life tattoos aren’t just about style or vanity. They stem from a near-career-ending injury, creative adaptation, and a decision to turn his muscular frame into visible art. The actor and director first publicly explained the origin in interviews tied to “Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons”, recalling a gruesome bench-press accident before Rocky… Read More »Sylvester Stallone’s botched surgery during Rocky II led to t…