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American mixed martial artist CM Punk loves the Cubs

By Blair Sheade

After the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, Chicago native and sports fan CM Punk showed his support to the North Siders.

The American mixed martial artist tweeted that he loved the Cubs, and the Cubs responded by saying they love him.

I love the @Cubs
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 5, 2015

CM Punk is a huge Blackhawks fan and will jump on the Cubs bandwagon this season. The former WWE wrestler has always been a Cubs fan, and he did throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field in 2012.

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