CM Punk Reveals Special Meaning Behind Tattoo Honoring His Late Dog Larry

CM Punk is still honoring his late dog Larry — and now he’s explaining the deeply personal meaning behind one of his newest tattoos.

While appearing in a WWE vlog on March 6, 2026, Punk opened up about the paw print tattoo he got to remember Larry. Larry passed away in December 2025, and Punk admitted the loss has been one of the hardest experiences of his life. The tattoo itself is Larry’s actual paw print — something Punk says he always knew he would eventually get.

“This is my second Larry tattoo. I obviously have a lot of silly tattoos, but I also have a lot of heartfelt and meaningful ones. That’s the beautiful thing about tattoos — they’re very subjective, just like art.”

The Second City Saint explained that while some of his tattoos are lighthearted — like a ramen bowl he simply got because he loves ramen — the Larry tattoo carries a much deeper meaning.

“The Larry tattoo is his paw print. I always knew I was going to get it eventually, and it’s just a fun way to remember him.”

During the vlog, Punk also shared one of the small everyday memories that made Larry so special to him. According to Punk, Larry had a habit of climbing onto his chest whenever he wanted attention — something that ultimately inspired the placement of the tattoo. That moment is exactly why Punk chose the location of the tattoo.

“If I was lying down and he needed something, he would climb on top of me and kind of paw at me while I playfully ignored him. Then he’d stand on my chest and stare at me until I finally asked, ‘Do you want to go for a walk?’ Then he’d get all excited. His paw would land right there, and the other one would hit me in the face.”

Punk also admitted he deliberately placed the tattoo where it couldn’t be missed — even if that meant dealing with some serious pain during the process. For Punk, the tattoo is more than body art — it’s a permanent reminder of the time he shared with Larry.

“I’m also kind of running out of space, so I didn’t know where else to put it. I put it right there because you can’t miss it — it’s very visible. And it hurt a lot when I got it. In a strange way, that’s kind of beautiful too. It was one of the worst days of my life when I lost him, but he gave me so many great days. So this tattoo is just a way to remember him.”

The tribute comes as Larry continues to remain a big part of Punk’s life even after his passing. The beloved dog is also being honored in WWE 2K26, where Larry appears as a special in-game manager in MyFACTION mode. Now fans are once again seeing just how much Larry meant to the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

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