CM Punk Breaks Down in Tears: ‘I Cry About This Every Single Day’
CM Punk is back on top of the wrestling world as WWE Champion, but behind the scenes, he is quietly fighting the toughest battle of his life—and losing a little piece of his heart every single day.
Since his shocking return to WWE in late 2023, the Chicago icon has done nothing but silence the doubters. He headlined WrestleMania 41, captured the World Championship last November, and is now gearing up for a colossal showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42. By all accounts, this is the stuff dreams are made of.
But 2026 has brought a heartache that all the gold in the world can’t fix.
In a deeply personal conversation with GamingBible, Punk peeled back the layers of his tough-guy exterior to reveal a pain that has left him in tears every single day since the holidays. The source of his grief? The loss of his beloved dog, Larry.
“It means a lot. I’ve cried once a day since Thanksgiving, you know, so it’s still pretty fresh, and it’s still pretty raw,” Punk confessed, his vulnerability a stark contrast to the confident champion we see in the ring.
For Punk, Larry wasn’t just a pet; he was family. And while the pain is still razor-sharp, he finds comfort in knowing they did right by his best friend. “I don’t know if it’s ever gonna go away,” he admitted. “My experience with Larry, although painful, I think we ultimately did a beautiful thing for him.”
In a touching twist, it’s the WWE Universe that has become Punk’s unexpected support system. Fans have flooded arenas with handmade signs, artistic portraits, and bracelets dedicated to Larry. This public display of love for his little guy has provided a sliver of light in a dark time.
“I see constant signs in the crowd and people’s messages, specifically about Larry,” Punk shared, a hint of gratitude in his voice. “It’s great, you know, fans are always drawing him and making bracelets with his name on them. I love that little dude, and it’s cool to see that a lot of other people did too.”
It’s a rare, unfiltered look at the man behind the “Best in the World” persona. While he’s known for his sharp tongue and polarizing opinions, those closest to him have always known about his soft spot for his four-legged friend.
As he prepares to walk into the biggest match of the year against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, Punk won’t just be carrying the hopes of the WWE Universe on his shoulders. He’ll be carrying Larry’s memory in his heart—a silent, powerful motivation that might just bring him to tears one more time before the bell rings.
