Wrestling superstar CM Punk has discussed his affinity for Celtic.
During the build-up to a wrestling event in Glasgow in 2024, Punk appeared at a press conference wearing a Celtic tracksuit, widely perceived as an attempt to antagonise his Rangers-supporting rival Drew McIntyre.
Since then, he has embraced the club, even paying Celtic Park a visit last year. He now stands as one of the world’s most famous Hoops fans in 2026.
With the World Cup currently ongoing in the States, Punk was discussing the beautiful game and his affinity for the Celts.
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CM Punk: Celtic Park is a ‘beautiful place’
Punk said on the Late Run Show: “That mostly came together because I’m half-Irish, so you have to represent.”
“And one of my biggest rivals in WWE is Drew McIntyre, and he’s a Rangers guy.
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“So, I’m obviously I’m going to rep Celtic, right? You know, and they gave me a tour of their facility.
“So, I was on I was on the the pitch there, Beautiful place. Legendary too. I met a lot of the players.
“I met some junior kids that were in the system, playing. ‘Hopefully I’m gonna play for this team right now’.
“It’s so fun to experience, number one: different cultures and different foods around the world, but that sport over there is so huge and so different.
“So it kind of expands your perspective and your mind about things.
He was then asked if he met Auston Trusty whilst in Glasgow, but said: “It was the keeper, I can’t remember his name.
“Maybe [Kasper Schmeichel]. Kasper sounds familiar, yeah.”
Punk was then asked if what he would choose if he could have one of his theme songs play at Celtic Park, replying: “Oh, c’mon. Cult of Personality.
“I do pride myself on having a catalogue of banger entrance music, but that one’s just classic. Like, across the board.”
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