10 Things You Didn't Know About Brodie Lee
6. A Bald Patch Created By Violence
Pointing out bald spots is poor form, it just is. Anyone with a bald spot is going to be all too aware of it, and nobody needs to be reminded of the patch's existence. End of.
In classic contradictory style, Brodie Lee had a bald patch with a difference. His was not the result of age or alopecia areata, not an indication of follicle-issues or hair growth problems. Brodie's bald patch actually came from a particularly violent altercation inside the squared circle, a chair shot so stiff that is practically scalped the man.
The chair shot in question was delivered by ultra-violence pioneer and indie legend Necro Butcher. Brodie and Butcher feuded during the latter's short-run in ROH, and Lee was left with a massive scar following what was either an over-exuberant hit or a veteran being an ass. You decide. Whichever side of the fence you're on, it left Lee with a big ol' scar where his scalp used to be.
Ever the professional, Lee decided to keep the spot as it accentuated the gimmick and added an extra layer to the feud itself. It also fit his jeans and vest look, although he eventually had to tie his hair to cover it up during the Bludgeon Brothers days.