Why CM Punk Has a Pepsi Tattoo

CM Punk’s return to WWE

back in late 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. A moment that froze hell over, The Best In The World has followed that up with one of the more memorable runs of his Hall of Fame-worthy career. After an intense feud with Drew McIntyre throughout 2024 that culminated in a devastating Hell in A Cell match at Bad Blood, Punk shifted his gears towards achieving his life-long dream of main eventing WrestleMania in 2025.

However, his fiery rival Seth Rollins has done everything in his power to prevent Punk from reaching that goal. He cost Punk his shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber. Since the historic Raw on Netflix debut, where Punk beat Rollins, the two have been embroiled in heated fist-fights over the last couple of months. The two are now 1-1 following their brutal Steel Cage Match on Raw. But apart from his feud with Rollins, it appears like he has a score to settle with—and a favor to cash in on—Roman Reigns, as well.

Unlike his feelings for Rollins and Reigns, it’s no secret that Punk loves his tattoos. Just look at him. However, Punk doesn’t get tattoos just for show. They carry a ton of importance for The Best In The World, and they represent a lot of who he is.

Punk got his first tattoo when he was 17 years old and has added more to his body throughout his wrestling career. Today, the 46-year-old has 52 tattoos, mostly on his upper torso and all over his arms. One that particularly stands out is the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. So what is the story behind CM Punk’s Pepsi tattoo?

CM Punk’s Pepsi Tattoo Explained

It’s not that deep of a reason

Judging by his demeanor, Punk is a straightforward man with clear reasoning. This is evident in his goal of headlining WrestleMania—an achievement his fiery foe, Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, has done everything to keep out of his reach. Nonetheless, whenever people ask him why he has the Pepsi tattoo, he just simply says he likes the beverage.

But there have been plenty of theories on why Punk chose to have the famous drink’s logo inked on his shoulder. Some believe the tattoo is a nod to his straight-edge lifestyle since he does not consume alcohol. However, there is a backstory as to why he got it and WWE executive Bruce Prichard knows all about it.

The music star was American punk rock musician Brian Baker, who is a guitarist for the punk rock band Bad Religion. Baker got a Coca-Cola tattoo because he liked the drink. Punk learned about this while reading a magazine, and he was inspired by the 59-year-old to do the same. But since he liked Pepsi, The Voice of the Voiceless decided to get that logo tattooed instead. The Pepsi logo was the third tattoo that Punk got.

Punk’s reasoning isn’t really that deep. But it is an interesting anecdote that encapsulates his general thought process on things. And that is what has made him a favorite among wrestling fans and a controversial figure among his peers. Some may not like it. Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre are just two of them. But anything he touches turns into gold and, in the business of professional wrestling, that is the most important thing.

CM Punk’s Other Tattoos

Punk has 52 tattoos all over his body

Punk has been adding ink to his body throughout his wrestling career. Today, the 46-year-old has 52 tattoos, mostly on his upper torso and all over his arms. It would take a ton of work to cover all the ink on his body, which he needed to do while portraying Ricky Rabiez on the wrestling show Heels. While on the set, Punk shared on Instagram the three-hour process of removing his tattoos for the show.

Apart from the Pepsi logo, the Chicago native also has other tattoos. He has a “STRAIGHT EDGE” tattoo inked across his abdomen and “DRUG FREE” on his knuckles. These two have significant meaning for Punk as they represent his straight-edge lifestyle of not doing drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol.

Punk has also honored some wrestling legends and friends with ink. He dedicated a spot on his leg for the late great Harley Race with a tattoo of a peacock with the Hall of Famer’s signature crown. The Voice of the Voiceless also has the words “No Gimmicks Needed” tattooed on his left hand, which is a nod to his late friend Chris Candido, who passed away in 2005.

Punk may be one of the best WWE bad guys of all time, but the man is also all about loyalty. That was evident when he went off on John Cena for turning his back on the people and his values when he aligned himself with The Rock and turned heel at the Elimination Chamber. This is why his love for his dogs is no secret. The man fought through hell against McIntyre because of a bracelet that has his wife, AJ, and his dog Larry’s name on it. So, it isn’t shocking that he immortalized them on his body with some ink. He has a tattoo of a pawprint with the name of his dog “Callee” on his left arm.

Each tattoo has a meaning to Punk, regardless of its significance. Though his Road to WrestleMania has become a little more clear following his Steel Cage Match against Rollins on Raw, it hasn’t been finalized just yet. On the flipside, given his affinity for putting ink on his body, the Second City Saint is surely not done getting more tattoos in the future.

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