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The creator of the goalie mask CM Punk wore to the ring on WWE SmackDown has revealed new details about the piece.
The Takedown on SI's coverage of the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown features results and booking grades for tonight's event.
Earlier this year, after winning the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns faced off against CM Punk at WWE WrestleMania 42. In a match rated five stars by WON’s Dave Meltzer, Reigns emerged victorious and won the World Heavyweight title.
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CM Punk’s Jason Voorhees mask on SmackDown may have had a much deeper meaning than fans realized. From the psychological message behind the iconic horror mask to its connection with Punk’s Straight Edge Society era and Lucha Libre’s masked wrestling tradition,
CM Punk left WWE for nearly ten years, leading to many blockbuster matches being left on the table against major stars.
When CM Punk made his entrance on WWE SmackDown in Toronto, he did so wearing a custom goalie mask created by Jason Baker. On social media, Baker gave a better look at the mask, revealing that Larry’s paw print were on the side. Larry, the beloved dog of Punk and AJ Lee, passed away in December 2025.