Summary

CM Punk said his new chest tattoo is Larry’s paw print and described it as a way to remember his late dog.

Punk and AJ Lee had rescued Larry from PAWS Chicago in February 2015, and Punk shared Larry’s passing in December 2025.

Punk said the tattoo placement connects directly to how Larry used to stand on his chest when asking for a walk.

CM Punk links Larry tattoo to grief and daily memory

CM Punk said the tattoo carries both pain and comfort, because he described Larry’s death as the worst day of his life while also saying Larry gave him many great days.

By placing the paw print where Larry used to stand, Punk framed the tribute as an everyday reminder rather than a one-time memorial gesture.

For related context, see his comments about fan support after Larry’s death.

Quotes

Quote from CM Punk

“The Larry tattoo is his paw print that I knew I was gonna get eventually. It’s just a fun way to remember him. He would stand on me if I was laying down and he needed anything. He would get up, beat me a little bit, and I would ignore him playfully. Then he would just stand on my chest and stare at me until I would finally say, ‘Do you want to go for a walk?’ He would get all excited. His foot would go right there (pointing to his chest) and his other foot would just hit me in the face. I’m also kind of out of space, I didn’t know where else to put it, so I put it right there because you can’t miss it. It’s super visible and it was painful. I think that’s kind of beautiful in a way too because it was the worst day of my life, but he gave me so many great days. So it’s just a way to remember him.”

Sources

As reported by Fightful.