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* Adopted the "straight edge" philosophy—no drugs, no alcohol—as a core part of his identity | * Adopted the "straight edge" philosophy—no drugs, no alcohol—as a core part of his identity | ||
* Trained at the Steel Domain Wrestling school in the late 1990s | * Trained at the Steel Domain Wrestling school in the late 1990s | ||
* Gained early fame wrestling for | * Gained early fame wrestling for '''Ring of Honor (ROH)''' and '''Independent circuits''' | ||
== WWE Career == | == WWE Career == | ||
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CM Punk (real name: Phillip Jack Brooks) is an American professional wrestler, commentator, actor, and former mixed martial artist. Known for his sharp mic skills, rebellious persona, and straight-edge lifestyle, Punk became one of WWE’s most compelling figures in the 2010s and made a dramatic return to wrestling in the 2020s.
Early Life
- Born on October 26, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois
- Adopted the "straight edge" philosophy—no drugs, no alcohol—as a core part of his identity
- Trained at the Steel Domain Wrestling school in the late 1990s
- Gained early fame wrestling for Ring of Honor (ROH) and Independent circuits
WWE Career
- Signed with WWE in 2005 after a standout career in ROH
- Rose through ECW and became a fan favorite with his intense promos and in-ring skill
- Known for:
- Signature taunt: crossing his arms in an “X” - Moves like the GTS (Go to Sleep) and Anaconda Vise
Key Achievements
- 2-time WWE Champion
- 3-time World Heavyweight Champion
- Intercontinental Champion
- World Tag Team Champion
- Money in the Bank winner (2008, 2009 – first back-to-back winner)
- Held the WWE Championship for 434 days, the longest modern reign until Roman Reigns
- Main-evented against stars like John Cena, The Rock, The Undertaker, and Brock Lesnar
The Pipebomb
- In 2011, delivered the infamous “Pipebomb” promo — a worked shoot that blurred the lines between reality and storyline
- Called out WWE management, Vince McMahon, and broke the fourth wall live on TV
- Widely seen as one of the most important promos in wrestling history
- Sparked the “Summer of Punk” storyline and led to a surge in his popularity
Exit and MMA Career
- Walked out of WWE in early 2014 over creative frustrations and health concerns
- Later revealed personal and backstage grievances on Colt Cabana's podcast
- Fought twice in the UFC (0–2 record) but gained respect for trying real MMA
AEW and WWE Return
- Returned to wrestling in 2021 with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after 7 years away
- Became AEW World Champion but was plagued by injuries and controversy
- Fired from AEW in 2023 after backstage incidents
- Made a shock return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames (2023) in Chicago
Personal Life
- Married to former WWE Diva AJ Lee
- Vegan and vocal advocate for straight-edge living
- Has written comic books and acted in TV and film projects
Legacy
- Known for challenging the system and standing by his principles
- Inspired a generation of fans and wrestlers to speak up and demand change
- Remains a lightning rod for debate — admired for authenticity, criticized for volatility