Underdog to Wonderdog: Larry & CM Punk's Story

MMA fighter and former WWE champion, CM Punk, is partnering with PAWS to fight for the Underdog!
CM Punk and his wife, AJ Mendez, adopted Larry from PAWS Chicago in 2015. Before calling them family, Larry had trouble finding people willing to work through his challenges. Now, Larry’s officially a Wonderdog.
At PAWS Chicago, we're dedicated to finding homes where Underdogs can become Wonderdogs. Learn more about our new initiative to find our most misunderstood dogs their adoptive families and read about our Hero's Club adopter benefits at pawschicago.org/underdog.

[@charlesharrison731]

Larry isn't just a good boy, he's the best boy in the world

[@ryukomatoi592]

Insert cult of personality!

[@CatholickMuhBallsCricket]

Thats aj and punks son

[@PatchesOwner]

I love rescues. Larry reminds me of my Patches. And my Buster and Chewy before him. Sometimes you just KNOW it's a fit. Like you just belong together. Punk and Larry just seem to fit. I bet they miss each other when gone, too..

[@ziahamm1603]

Well of course he is. Look who his father is.

[@ozanbarisadiguzel]

not just the best wrestler, he is the best person in the world.

[@MC-kk8xu]

Its funny CM Punk describing Larry was pretty much CM Punk describing himself. Mood swings, snappy at times, but overall means well and misunderstood. Awesome story and love Punk always!

[@BullshitArtist426]

That's why he's so connected to him he's Phil in dog form

[@acepedro12]

This dog is more over with wrestling crowds than most wrestlers today.

[@johnmayersthoughts]

CM Punk comes off as a real prick. Until you get to know him. Once you do, he's one of the sweetest, most sensitive, most likable, most passionate people in the world.

[@OceanbornAngel]

Maybe it's because I'm from New York but I have never found CM Punk a jerk at all. The way I saw it he acts just like every other New Yorker I've ever encountered so I'm used to the way he acts. He's got alot of sarcastic humor that people have perceived of as being a jerk. I see right through it all.

[@stacymirba1433]

Nah, he's a real prick.

[@MattKayser]

@@OceanbornAngelyeah, I’ve always thought Punk seemed like a real nice guy that just so happens to not take any shit off of anybody.

[@Allenryan819]

Who is here after drew McIntyre, comment?😂

[@NathanAbeebe-dg9wn]

Ya bro

[@mr.joedirt8583]

"Your stupid looking dog Larry." No lies detected.

[@alwayswinning8649]

Cult of Pawsonality

[@dr.piesenrimmel8455]

phil is such a great human. a true inspiration for me and i love to see how much joy larry brings to him and his wifes life

[@Joestir]

yikes...

[@matthewschultz3078]

This aged horribly lol I still love punk tho

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

​@@matthewschultz3078same I love Punk too, nobody especially in the wrestling business is a perfect person, and Punk can be a dick sometimes but that doesn't mean that I'll stop being a fan. Brawl Out pissed me off a bit at first cause I love both the elite and Punk. Ace can go to jail with BJ Whitmer tho fuck Ace. But it's been 9 months since and I'm like hey, at least they might have resolved things cause obviously Collision is built around Punk and Lord knows what he'll say this weekend.

[@tthomaselli2]

Say what you want to about C.M. Punk as both a person & a pro wrestler, respectively: You have to give him credit for partaking in something like this, for example & being able to give Larry a better life than what he had, before speaks volumes & I commend him for that.

[@Straw_Hat_11]

Phil rescued Larry, I never knew that. That makes him even better of a person because he proves again why he’s so damn goodgood of a person. Love the great move by punk and April

[@thelongway93]

Phil is an amazing person and passionate about the things he love but very very misunderstood... and it's sad!

[@Straw_Hat_11]

@@thelongway93 absolutely agree, if people were able to gather their own opinions and not believe everything they read on the internet than I feel like Phil wouldn’t get as much hate as he does, I have two cats of my own that both are rescues and they have changed my life so much. He’s a good man and deserves a better rap than what he is given by the press

[@Straw_Hat_11]

@Dave what’s your source besides your personal hatred for punk?

[@thelongway93]

@@Straw_Hat_11 he doesn't have any... He's probably an elite 🥒 rider

[@Straw_Hat_11]

@@thelongway93 oh for sure, with that serious of a false accusation he definitely took a page outta their book from all out. I can’t stand the elite or anyone who is a genuine fan of them after how they’ve smothered the aew title scene with their own intentions

[@Neutrogena46]

Drew McIntyre loves Larry😂😂

[@PrinXce1]

I am here after Drew mentioned larry 😂😂

[@glendonmorgan7253]

Now Larry has been on AEW too. How many dogs can say they've been on pay per view?

[@ChrisTigerHarris]

And Got In A Backstage Fight

[@glendonmorgan7253]

@@ChrisTigerHarris I really wanted it to have been Larry who bit Kenny instead of Ace. I suppose Larry knew Kenny's taste is awful.

[@ChrisTigerHarris]

@@glendonmorgan7253 They Ganged Up on Punk

[@glendonmorgan7253]

@@ChrisTigerHarris they didn't agree with his remarks. They went in there to tell him they absolutely could manage Target. Lol. At least Punk got to punch one of those marks on his way out. His year in AEW was almost perfect. I just hate to think that's the end.

[@chezfarach001]

way too many clowns in the comments, this video is wholesome as hell. shit, larry’s cuteness made me tear up

[@jesseperry9602]

Jeez...I didn't think I could be a bigger fan of CM Punk, but Larry got me there. Good boy Larry!

[@szczesciejestkoloruczarneg749]

and now Larry is getting a figure of 'himself' from Zombie Sailor

[@farzinpriyo4941]

such a great human being

[@salukidc]

That genuine smile he has for Larry

[@yourheroes5874]

AJ goated as usual. Finding Larry is the best thing for them

[@tthomaselli2]

Larry is so cute!...

[@hurricanehaze6621]

🧢

[@goodlad1961]

What an amazing person. Animals deserve so much more respect than we give them

[@bsrj724]

Thank you Phil for taking care of Larry you and April will be blessed more because of your kindness hope more people adopt dogs in shelters.

[@michaelh6136]

Just bought this amazing action figure

[@greatbamgino]

So that's what that hoodie he was wearing in his AEW debut meant.

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

Larry is fucking adorable

[@Keybladeschosenonezack]

And Larry also made his AEW debut recently by just running to the ring it was ha Larry ous

[@AlterXer]

when punk retires, larry should be put in the hof with him

[@kidgruesome407]

CM PAWS

[@deadpoolnerd]

Larry is awesome I love the difference he has. Like Punk said that misfit charm to him.

[@Samsen_]

Good man, good wrestler, loves dogs. Perfect

[@haystephen]

What type of mixed breed is Larry? He’s very unique looking.

[@tthomaselli2]

steve h- Good question... I thought the same thing, myself when I first saw this video. I can't tell what he is, in all honesty...

[@BarryAllenBG]

look at this man and you are saying he is a bad man he is a good man

[@Mylris]

I would think this would get more views because it’s CM Punk

[@farzinpriyo4941]

the cult of personality

[@icephoenix_sa]

cult of PAWSinality

[@AbhishekPandey-td5jx]

Save Larry from mjf

[@mupo1811]

God damnit, after all out this takes a whole new meaning

[@Spacemantubu14]

My boy Punk

[@farzinpriyo4941]

the best in the world

[@deepblue8143]

The good thing is even if CM Punk did hit Larry, thankfully it wouldn't hurt him at all.

[@nononowhoa8567]

Always adopt! I'm happy for Larry

[@farzinpriyo4941]

all time fan of CM PUNK love you phil and larry

[@SharkSprayYTP]

that dog isnt just Larry, but the best in the world

[@jasonwood999]

Recently, Jon Stewart was in bits over the passing of his dog. I can't imagine how Punks is going to feel - it's so obvious he loves that dog so much. Stay healthy Larry - Punk needs you.

[@crimsonite2044]

Larry Talbot-Brooks-Mendez for WWE HOF 2025

[@lilylily9012]

Awesome! Congrats on your adoption.

[@phyllismccoy46]

Great story. Larry's not the best looking guy but man he's got personality!!

[@onephatdude]

What a beautiful story. Glad to hear Larry has a happy home. It's really cool Phil & April named him after Lon Chaney's character Larry Talbot from Wolfman.

[@JMag_24]

CM 🐐

[@chairmanchow7969]

This was awesome to watch. S/O Punk & Larry

[@Hwyegeheoey]

What breed is Larry?

[@MattKayser]

Larry is so GD cute.

[@DaleCooper1101]

Always always adopt.

[@nathanbroderick9625]

I wish they did a documentary on Cm punk and his dog. and told us what kind of dog he is.

[@chandanteron626]

Luck punk he got lucky dog

[@keepnitredneck5578]

Larry is a good dog. I love Larry you you know much respect to punk for adopting him and saving that dog from a bad ending man and now Larry is the most famous dog in the wrestling business.

[@VictorNewman201]

This is the dog that the Young Bucks attacked and injured, unfortunately

[@sunsetsoda5418]

That is a bald-faced lie. It has been proven that Larry wasn't harmed in any way.

[@sunsetsoda5418]

@Dave Right the dog wasn't harmed so Victor saying that the dog was harmed is a lie.

[@thierrygallois9349]

@@sunsetsoda5418 il la raison @VictorNewman201 le chien a perdu une dent quand les Young Bucks on claqué la porte il ont blessé le chien

[@lameeya21]

Most adorable dog 😍

[@bibliopolice]

Nice dog

[@atiliopoolcartoonawesome]

❤dog

[@MurrayHerts]

Lucky to find each other

[@Djclyve]

Such a great video, and a great dawg

[@Droopy95mkDS]

Had a little tear in my eye. Gosh am I emotional these days, but the truth is this is so wholesome, and Punk, AJ and Larry are so great that knowing they're living happy together makes me happy. Truely great hearts, I can also relate to being treated as a misfit by some people here and there, and that's why when the time is right I'm going to rescue yet another animal (got two cats that came from the streets all the way to my house and got my approval for calling it "home" right away)

[@americanpancakelive]

damn, I love this.

[@jayant5660]

❤️

[@massivemetalreactions]

Well Damn. That was wholesome as hell. Now I have to become a C.M. Punk fan because my name is Larry and I stand for Larry \m/

[@jeanettemendez7811]

I love them so much 🥰 Ty for sharing this 🙏

[@freakmagnet2737]

His new dog's name is Ace Steel

[@Magwalfc2011]

Ruh Roh Punky

[@Persephone715]

Love this! It's great to hear humans recognize that animals have our same emotions and moods. As a D.V.M., I see humans expect their animals to behave and for them to react differently to the same situations their parents wouldn't like. I highly commend CM Punk for not only adopting, but loving without conditions.

[@BkZ1AnD0nLy]

I heard this guys a problem in the locker rooms... LOOK OUT!!

[@terryalan4590]

I don’t really like cm punk the wrestler , but what a sweet guy Phil brooks the person is .

[@jewelhaines8842]

❤ HE IS GORGEOUS!! LARRY!! 🥹

[@jeanettemendez7811]

I love them so much 🥰 Ty for sharing this 🙏

[@jessicaperry8448]

How sweet and what a good match.

[@yelb9135]

Swooooooon. As if I wasn’t already

[@johncarlsmadre9013]

Larry the dog!!!

[@TheMindWarpRecords]

Larry!!!!!

[@ARSENICGAMING]

which breed is larry?

[@mr.joedirt8583]

Heinz 57

[@qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn]

those 3 dislikes were mjf, mcmahon, and jeff hardy

[@HappyDaddy247]

Yeesh, takes a segment about dogs and makes it all about himself, what a quack!

[@dylanalvarado9995]

WWE Return WWE Need's You Punk Waiting For You Wresling Ring

[@cryforthemoon]

CM Punk to AEW confirmed!

[@angelynx1prime]

he got a better offer

[@aaronm8143]

He's back

[@BarryAllenBG]

HE IS COMING HOME GUYS AFTER 10 YEARS HE IS COMING HOME

[@CatholickMuhBallsCricket]

Sweet baloney lol..