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CM Punk is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who is best known for his time in WWE. He has held several championships in wrestling, including the WWE Championship and the ECW World Championship. He is also a prominent figure in the world of MMA, having fought in the UFC.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>CM Punk is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 26, 1978, CM Punk was born in Chicago, Illinois. His real name is Phillip Jack Brooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut in Ring of Honor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Punk makes his debut in the wrestling promotion Ring of Honor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins ROH World Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>CM Punk wins the ROH World Championship and begins a nine month reign as champion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs with WWE</div><div class='timeline-text'>Punk signs with the WWE and makes his debut on SmackDown.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins his 1st WWE Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>CM Punk wins the WWE Championship for the first time at the 2011 Money in the Bank pay-per-view event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leaves the WWE</div><div class='timeline-text'>CM Punk leaves the WWE after a contract dispute and does not return.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mixed Martial Arts Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>CM Punk makes his MMA debut at UFC 203 in Cleveland, Ohio.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Showman</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>CM Punk is a showman who knows how to put on a great performance. He has an infectious energy that grabs the crowd and makes them root for him, no matter what the situation. His high-flying moves are always entertaining and he can talk the talk as well as fight.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Athlete</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>CM Punk is a great athlete. He has achieved success in wrestling by being one of the most famous wrestlers ever. His athleticism allows him to perform some of the most impressive stunts in the ring and he has a knack for making his opponents look foolish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Innovator</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>CM Punk is an innovator in the world of wrestling. He has been able to create new moves and strategies that have changed the way that wrestling matches are fought. His innovative style has allowed him to stand out above other wrestlers and become one of the biggest names in wrestling.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First to Earn the Money in the Bank Contract Twice</h3><p class='facts-text'>CM Punk was the first wrestler to win the Money in the Bank contract twice, doing so in 2008 and 2009.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Wrestling Career with Backyard Wrestling</h3><p class='facts-text'>CM Punk began his wrestling career as part of a backyard wrestling Federation in Chicago known as the Lunatic Wrestling Federation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Superstar to Defeat Undertaker at WrestleMania</h3><p class='facts-text'>At WrestleMania 29, CM Punk became the first Superstar to defeat The Undertaker at a WrestleMania event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Semi-Professional Painter</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming a professional wrestler, CM Punk worked as a semi-professional painter in some of the buildings around Chicago.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received a Master’s Degree in English Literature</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2005, CM Punk received a master's degree in English literature from Columbia College in Chicago.</p></div></div>
CM Punk, born Phillip Jack Brooks, is an American professional wrestler who was born on October 26, 1978 and is currently 44 years old. He is best known for his time spent with the WWE, where he won the WWE Championship three times. He is also the fastest man to ever cash in a Money in the Bank contract.
CM Punk has an estimated net worth of $8M. He is best known for his work in the world of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. His wealth comes from his wrestling career, endorsements, and other business ventures.
