Meaning behind CM Punk’s tattoos and their significance

CM Punk has remained one of the most popular names in the MMA industry for several years. His stint in WWE is still the best one and even today, many people want him to come back to WWE. Punk is one of those unique fighters who has ever made a living in the squared circle. However, he didn’t find much success in the UFC and his tenure was very short lived. If we talk about Punk’s tattoos, which fill most of his upper body, they have become synonymous with his image. Many of his tattoos hold a deep meaning for Punk, while others highlight different aspects of his personality. In this article, we will tell you about the facts and meaning behind CM Punk’s tattoos. 

Has a tattoo dedicated to Harley Race

Harley Race was one of the most influential MMA fighters and trainers in wrestling history. This legend had a massive influence on CM Punk throughout his career. Punk once stated that he often wonders, “What would Harley do?” in times of doubt. He also told the story of drinking milking shots with Race on his birthday. Punk got a tattoo of a peacock with Race’s signature crown on his left leg in honor of his late friend. 

Big Fan of Sports

CM Punk is a big fan of all major Chicago sports teams and has been seen at a number of games and sporting events since rising to stardom a decade ago. He has several tattoos that highlight his fandom for many Windy City sports teams. Punk has a tattoo of a Stanley Cup for the Blackhawks and a goat for the Cubs after they broke the curse in 2016. The Interesting thing is that Chicago’s NFL Network’s Adam Rank was the first to call out Punk’s incredible comeback. 

Tattoo dedicated to best friend

Dogs are a man’s best friend, and CM Punk wanted to honor his buddy by getting a tattoo on his left arm. He has a paw print with a banner inked on it that has his dog’s name, “Callee,” written on it. This tattoo is another example of Punk’s softer side, as he thought it was a good way to honor his friend. He once said in an interview “That was from my dog Callee, who I think is cooler than most humans I know. I made a print of her paw and got it on my arm so I’d remember her”. 

Tattoo for siblings 

Punk has a tattoo “31” behind his left ear, this motif represents his younger sister’s football jersey number. Similarly, there are also four stars around the number, representing each of his siblings. A thing to note is that it only includes four stars, despite Punk being one of the five children, as he fell out with his brother after he embezzled money from their backyard. At that time, Punk was in the early stages of his wrestling career.

A Hilarious one 

Punk has the most recognizable tattoo on his upper body, which is a Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Unlike most of his tattoos, this one has no meaning, as he simply loves Pepsi products. Wrestling producer Bruce Prichard once stated that he got the tattoo after seeing that one of his favorite music stars had a Coca-Cola tattoo. The tattoo may not have any deep meaning, but it shows that Punk loves to do things he likes without thinking twice. 

A tribute to Ace Steel

Ace Steel has been a part of the professional wrestling industry, both as a wrestler and coach, since the early 90s. He has trained CM Punk as well. Punk wrestled at the Steel Dominion Wrestling School in Chicago Wrestling School in Chicago, where he developed his skills greatly with the help of Ace Steel. He honored him with a tattoo of four aces on his left arm. Punk is still friends with Ace, who currently works as a coach with WWE.

Many tattoos centered around Luck 

Punk’s tattoo shows many themes, but the one that appears most often is a symbol representing good fortune. He has tattooed a four-leaf clover, and a Japanese koi fish on his arm, and a rabbit’s foot on his shoulder, these are all symbols of good fortune. He also has the number 13 tattooed on his right elbow, which he described as his lucky number.  

A hypocritical one 

We mentioned above some of his tattoos, which are  symbols of good fortune, but he put his views on superstition to rest when he got a tattoo of “Luck is for losers.” This tattoo contradicts his many other tattoos, but it is a perfect example of his personality. Punk doesn’t care about what anyone else thinks of him or what he wants to ink on his body, and that’s a key factor in him becoming the star. 

A tribute to late friend

Punk got a tattoo on his left arm that reads “No Gimmicks Needed”, a tribute to the late Chris Candido. Punk and Candido became friends in the early 2000s, and Punk briefly talked about their friendship after one of his IWC matches and Candido’s demise. The tattoo is a big tribute to his deceased friend, as the slogan perfectly exemplifies Candido’s ability as a fighter. It also highlights the lighter side of Punk’s personality because he has rarely shown his softer side throughout his wrestling career.

A proud Sober 

CM Punk’s sobriety has been a topic of discussion countless times during his illustrious wrestling career, and it is something he is very proud of. Although it may have gotten unfairly tested during Punk’s career, he was strong enough to withstand the pressures of conformity and maintain his straightforward lifestyle throughout his life. Punk has several tattoos that reflect his lifestyle, including “Drug Free” on his knuckles and “Straight Edge” on his stomach. 

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