After years of speculation, CM Punk is setting the record straight on one of the most talked-about tattoos in wrestling history.
On June 4, WWE posted a new episode of WWE Tattooed featuring CM Punk, and fans finally got the story behind his iconic Pepsi logo tattoo. For anyone who thought it was just a random brand choiceit runs way deeper than that.
Punk then went into the roots of his inspiration, pointing to the hardcore punk band Minor Threat and its influence on the straight edge movement. Specifically, a quote from guitarist Brian Baker stuck with him during his teenage years.
That response hit Punk in a major wayand became the basis for a tattoo thats now synonymous with his entire brand.
Punk made it clear the logo isnt just about sodaits about identity.
CM Punk getting a Pepsi logo tattoo mightve seemed wild on the surfacebut like everything he does, it was calculated, defiant, and straight from the heart. Its not about sodaits about standing for something, flipping the script, and staying true to who you are. Call it punk, call it straight edge, call it whatever you wantbut dont ever say it doesnt mean something.
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