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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has brought together Swifties from all over the world — many of whom have crafted mementos like friendship bracelets to exchange at concerts. But Swift, 34, isn't the only celebrity uniting people via makeshift jewelry. According to wrestler CM Punk, several fans have brought him handmade bracelets too.

On WWE Raw on Monday, August 19, Punk, 45, spoke to the crowd, promoting his upcoming strap match against Drew McIntyre at Bash in Berlin, Germany. He revealed McIntyre, 39, had stolen a bracelet a fan gave to him during a previous match, and that he was hoping to get it back. While a handmade bracelet may not seem like a big deal to some, the creativity and the generosity of exchanging bracelets holds major significance to Punk.

AUGUST 19: CM Punk speaks while holding a leather strap during Monday Night RAW at Amerant Bank Arena on August 19, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. The wrestling superstar likened his collection of handmade bracelets to... AUGUST 19: CM Punk speaks while holding a leather strap during Monday Night RAW at Amerant Bank Arena on August 19, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. The wrestling superstar likened his collection of handmade bracelets to that of another global sensation. WWE/Getty Images

He pulled out a handful of bracelets and showed them to the audience, many of whom cheered.

"When fans hand me bracelets that they took the time to make – maybe insignificant to other people, maybe a Taylor Swift thing," said Punk. "But let's face it, I'm Taylor Swift for men."

Though some users wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that they found this statement "cringe," many of the audience members loved the comparison.

Punk may be out one bracelet, but he could certainly feel the love from the fans in the crowd, who he thanked for his recent hot streak. He hopes to carry that energy into Berlin Bash on Saturday, August 31.

Meanwhile, Swift just wrapped up a series of London concerts on Tuesday, August 20. On that same day, she shared the video for The Tortured Poets Department fan favorite, "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart," which featured behind-the-scenes footage of her critically-acclaimed Eras Tour. She is currently taking a brief hiatus from the tour, before resuming in Miami Gardens, Florida in October, in a leg that will run until December.

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