Former WWE stars react to sad news for CM Punk, AJ Lee

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Matthew Couden

By Matthew Couden

Contributing Writer

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CM Punk and AJ Lee shared heartbreaking news on Tuesday, revealing the loss of their beloved dog, Larry. Based on the details shared online, Larry was a rescue dog that Punk had had since 2015, and the dog's death left a devastating impact on the couple.

It also prompted many members of the professional wrestling community to share their supportive and heartfelt messages with the couple after their loss. Among them were fellow WWE stars, including Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Aleister Black, and Alexa Bliss.

“I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort knowing he had a beautiful life filled with love because of you. Sending you a big hug, champ,” Stephanie Vaquer commented.

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"I'm so sorry for you loss. You gave him the best life. hang in there," NXT star Jacy Jayne wrote.

Alexa Bliss, who also lost her beloved pet pig in recent years, also shared a heartfelt message, writing, "So sorry for your loss."

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"I’m so sorry. What a special boy he was. He was so loved and he gave so much love back," Natalya Neidhart commented on Punk's Instagram post.

Several former WWE stars also responded to CM Punk and AJ Lee's news, including Elayna Black, aka Cora Jade, who was released by the company earlier this year, and former WWE announcer Samantha Irvin.

According to an X post showing screenshots of the various wrestling stars' comments, Irvin wrote, "I am so sorry. He was adored by millions," while Black shared heart and sad face emojis.

According to Punk's statement he released after Larry's death, the dog changed his and AJ's lives, and called it "a privilege to be so heart broken and devastated for having experienced such a bond."

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"I wouldn't change anything. Our boy is at rest," Punk said in his emotional tribute to Larry, adding, "He will always be near. We will always feel him. Our hearts are broken."

The devastating news arrives just days after Punk and AJ starred in matches at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. AJ appeared in the opening match, a women's WarGames match, while Punk was part of the main event men's WarGames match.

While AJ's team emerged victorious after she locked a submission hold on foe Becky Lynch to make her tap, Punk was on the losing side of things, getting speared by Bron Breakker and pinned in the main event.