Date of Birth: October 26, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Phillip Jack Brooks, better known by his ring name CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and commentator. Born on October 26, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, CM Punk rose to prominence in the wrestling world with his unique style and outspoken personality. He started his wrestling career in the late 1990s, training at the Steel Domain Wrestling school in Chicago. CM Punk gained significant recognition during his time in Ring of Honor (ROH), where he became known for his intense feuds and captivating promos. His success in ROH led to his signing with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2005. Punk’s tenure in WWE was marked by multiple championship reigns, including winning the WWE Championship twice and the World Heavyweight Championship three times. He is also known for his historic “Pipe Bomb” promo in 2011, which blurred the lines between fiction and reality and is considered one of the greatest promos in wrestling history. After leaving WWE in 2014, CM Punk ventured into mixed martial arts, signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Although his MMA career was less successful, he continued to remain a prominent figure in the sports world. In 2021, CM Punk made a highly anticipated return to professional wrestling by signing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he continues to compete and entertain fans.
5 Interesting Facts about CM Punk
1. CM Punk is a straight-edge lifestyle advocate, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs.
2. He is a comic book enthusiast and has written for Marvel Comics, including a story for “Thor Annual” in 2015.
3. CM Punk’s ring name was inspired by the “CM” in his backyard wrestling group, the “Chick Magnets.”
4. He holds the record for the longest WWE Championship reign of the modern era, lasting 434 days from 2011 to 2013.
5. CM Punk is married to fellow professional wrestler AJ Lee (April Jeanette Mendez), and the couple got married in June 2014.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from CM Punk
1. “I’m a guy who never wanted to be given anything. I wanted to earn it.”
2. “I’m straight edge, and that means I’m better than you.”
3. “The best in the world has returned.”
4. “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs. My addiction is wrestling.”
5. “This isn’t sour grapes, but I believe the WWE doesn’t do anything to elevate the younger talent.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
CM Punk’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
CM Punk does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [CM Punk’s WWE Profile](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/cm-punk
2. [CM Punk on AEW](https://www.allelitewrestling.com/roster/cm-punk
3. [CM Punk’s UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/cm-punk
4. [CM Punk’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1417350/
