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<h2>AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results</h2>
All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7xaqmMyjmAsByHJpCrnlyMbRxjs=/1400x1050/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19622967/EO7md32XUAApg5L.jpg" alt="I'm Embarrassed this Happens" data-noaft="1" />

Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History</h2>
It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE.

The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://gmsrp.cachefly.net/images/19/01/02/06fa27e58f9aa42ca3eb7ef0dfd176bd/960.jpg" alt="Two WWE legends are set to be involved in Cody Rhodes &amp; The Young Bucks' All Elite Wrestling | GiveMeSport" data-noaft="1" />

Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars.

The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cody-young-bucks.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes And The Young Bucks Mock WWE 24/7 Title | WrestlingWorld" data-noaft="1" />

Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world.
<h3>Build-up</h3>
Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i2-prod.mylondon.news/incoming/article14051044.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-879842246.jpg" alt="Tony Khan reaffirms commitment to Fulham role after being named president of All Elite Wrestling | Football-Addict" data-noaft="1" />

Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer.

Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i1.wp.com/fullpresscoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KennyOmega.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1" alt="Why Kenny Omega made the right choice going to AEW - Full Press Coverage" data-noaft="1" />

Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business.

AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents.
<h3>Current times</h3>
<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://s3.superluchas.com/2020/07/Orange-Cassidy-y-Chris-Jericho-AEW.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho Reacts to his Iconic Debate with Orange Cassidy on AEW - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues.

In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jon-Moxley-4.jpg" alt="Jon Moxley blasts the fan Who ran at him during AEW All Out Entrance - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE.
<h2>What is AEW?</h2>
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>How AEW is different from WWE?</h2>
Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AEW05224-1200x675.jpg" alt="AEW Dynamite 7/22/20 Part 1 - Now That's What I Call Extreme Rules" data-noaft="1" />

WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days.

The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wrestlezone.com/assets/uploads/2020/07/AEW-Dynamite-Darby-Allin-Ricky-Starks-Skateboard.jpg" alt="Ricky Starks Shows Off Bloody Back After Landing On Thumbtacks - Wrestlezone" data-noaft="1" />

AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away.
<h2>AEW Roster</h2>
AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://cultaholic.com/files/images/Kenny%20Omega%20AEW%20Dynamite%20AAA.jpg" alt="" width="901" height="507" data-iml="35018" />

AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold.

AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/TS1-EP0YQNVxdvfA7k9Aa-evIP0=/404x0:2047x1095/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67018596/EaHjZ4xXgAEi_r7.0.0.0.jpeg" alt="Wrestling's Best Women, #10: Hikaru Shida - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them.

The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/004/380/828/aa31261f94e2fffe857b2d948ba9fdf1_crop_exact.jpg?w=2975&amp;h=2048&amp;q=85" alt="AEW Revolution 2020 Results: Orange Cassidy Shines Brightest, More Hot Takes | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara.

The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://em.wattpad.com/a966bc4df39068d42f7c1a85a2068355f8de60f7/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f47487274426d344d674a664861513d3d2d3137312e313630623932336531366633623462373636303233313938323135362e6a7067" alt="AEW Smash or Pass - Anna Jay - Wattpad" data-noaft="1" />

AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster.
<h2>Where to watch AEW?”</h2>
AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.
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<td valign="middle">Created By</td>
<td valign="middle">Tony Khan</td>
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<td valign="middle">Country of Origin</td>
<td valign="middle">The United States of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Original Network</td>
<td valign="middle">TNT</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="middle">Distributor</td>
<td valign="middle">AEW</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="middle">History</td>
<td valign="middle">January 1, 2019- Present</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">First Event</td>
<td valign="middle">October 2, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Date</td>
<td valign="middle">Wednesday, 8 PM E.T.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Location</td>
<td valign="middle">Georgia (exact location undisclosed)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">TNT Website</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">TV Channels</td>
<td valign="middle">TNT</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.  Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.  History It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE. The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show. Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars. The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows. Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world. Build-up Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC. Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer. Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac. Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business. AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents. Current times The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues. In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes. It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE. What is AEW? All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.  How AEW is different from WWE? Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.  WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days. The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this. AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away. AEW Roster AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.  AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter. AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold. AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed. The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them. The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa. Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara. The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes. AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster. Where to watch AEW?” AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.  Created By Tony Khan  Country of Origin The United States of America  Original Network TNT  Distributor AEW  History January 1, 2019- Present  First Event October 2, 2019  Date Wednesday, 8 PM E.T.  Location Georgia (exact location undisclosed)  Live Streaming TNT Website  TV Channels TNT

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<h2 style="text-align: center">CM Punk: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
Phillip Jack Brooks, better known as CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE and outcasted from All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is a retired mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC. Punk also works as a commentator for Cage Of Fury fighting championships, a comic book writer, and an actor.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>What is the net worth of CM Punk?</b></h2>
As per CelebrityNetWorth, the net worth of CM Punk as of January 2024 is estimated to be $12 million. Punk is paid handsomely as a part of the WWE. Before that, he was the highest-earning ECW star in 2006-2008, earning around $200,000 to $300,000 annually. In WWE, he was earning $1 million annually in 2011.

The figure went up to 1.3 million in 2012-13. It touched $1.7 million in 2013-14. He was the cover star of the WWE 2K13 video game, which earned him another $200,000. CM Punk had earned enough brand value to earn millions wherever he went after he left WWE. That's why UFC was ready to pay him well, even as a novice. His first fight got him $500,000.

[caption id="attachment_1815690" align="aligncenter" width="1486"]<img class="wp-image-1815690 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0006336558h.jpg" alt="CM Punk net worth" width="1486" height="1920" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

He got more out of the PPV revenue, which pushed his earnings past the one million mark. He was paid $503,500 for his second appearance. An additional $500,000 was given as an appearance fee and $3500 as a fight incentive. Punk's salary following his comeback to WWE after over nine years is kept under wraps as of now.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>All we need to know about the family of CM Punk?</b></h2>
Not much is known about CM Punk's family as, despite ruling headlines owing to his successful professional career, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. The only fact known about his parents is that his father was an architectural engineer while his mother was a homemaker. The former mixed martial artist also has five siblings.

His elder brother goes by the name Mike Brooks, while he also has a younger sister named Chaleen Lee Creeks. Meanwhile, no information is available about his other three siblings. Speaking of his love life, Punk married the American author AJ Lee, also known as April Jeanette Mendez, in June 2014.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>CM Punkâ€™s record in professional wrestling</b></h2>
Of the many hats he has donned, Punk is most famous for his professional wrestling stint that saw him revolutionize the WWE. Starting with Ring of Honor, Punk made his WWE debut in 2005. After being a mid-card wrestler for years, his rivalry with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-cena">John Cena</a> finally pushed him to the stratosphere.

He was the perfect anti-hero to the larger-than-life superhero persona of Cena. However, fans were firmly behind Punk and booed the face of the company to support the Straight Edge Superstar. His breakout moment was the famous pipe-bomb promo where he created an illusion of going off script and bashing Vince McMahon and his handling of the promotion. It did not go unnoticed as Punk began a record-breaking reign with the WWE title, which saw him remain champion for 434 days.

[caption id="attachment_1815695" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1815695 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0013342344h.jpg" alt="CM Punk" width="1920" height="1344" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

That was not theÂ only record he held in the company. Punk is a 3-time World Heavyweight Champion (WWE), 2-time WWE Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, World Tag Team Champion, and the winner of the 2008 and 2009 Money In The Bank ladder matches. CM Punk is the 7th longest-reigning WWE Champion of all time.

However, after all this, he had a tragic fallout with WWE over the alleged mishandling of his health and inappropriate booking. This saw Punk leaving professional wrestling for good and joining the UFC as a mixed martial artist.

Despite bringing a lot of attention, his MMA career in the Welterweight division was a flop, with him losing both his fights. After being away from WWE for over nine years, Punk made an unexpected comeback in November 2023.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>All about CM Punkâ€™s charity</b></h2>
CM Punk has been a quite charitable superstar throughout his career. He has fulfilled many wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as a similar charity called the Kids Wish Network.

Punk also joined Kerry Wood's Strike Zone Bowling Tournament, a tournament that sets out to improve the health of Chicago children through healthy eating and enhanced education. He has also painted customized chairs for the Chicago Cubs to be auctioned off, and in 2015, he auctioned off his first car, a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to charity.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>CM Punkâ€™s theme song</b></h2>
CM Punk has 'Cult of Personality' as his theme song. The song came out in 1988 and formed a part of the debut album 'Vivid' by the American rock band Living Colour.
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<td><b>Date of BirthÂ </b></td>
<td><b>26 October 1978</b></td>
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<td><b>Marital StatusÂ </b></td>
<td><b>Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)</b></td>
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<td><b>HeightÂ </b></td>
<td><b>6ft 1 inch</b></td>
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<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><b>218 lbs</b></td>
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<td><b>Theme Song</b></td>
<td><b>Cult of Personality by </b><b>Living Colour</b></td>
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<td><b>Finisher</b></td>
<td><b>Go to Sleep</b></td>
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CM Punk

CM Punk: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements Phillip Jack Brooks, better known as CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE and outcasted from All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is a retired mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC. Punk also works as a commentator for Cage Of Fury fighting championships, a comic book writer, and an actor. What is the net worth of CM Punk? As per CelebrityNetWorth, the net worth of CM Punk as of January 2024 is estimated to be $12 million. Punk is paid handsomely as a part of the WWE. Before that, he was the highest-earning ECW star in 2006-2008, earning around $200,000 to $300,000 annually. In WWE, he was earning $1 million annually in 2011. The figure went up to 1.3 million in 2012-13. It touched $1.7 million in 2013-14. He was the cover star of the WWE 2K13 video game, which earned him another $200,000. CM Punk had earned enough brand value to earn millions wherever he went after he left WWE. That&#8217;s why UFC was ready to pay him well, even as a novice. His first fight got him $500,000. Credits: Imago He got more out of the PPV revenue, which pushed his earnings past the one million mark. He was paid $503,500 for his second appearance. An additional $500,000 was given as an appearance fee and $3500 as a fight incentive. Punk&#8217;s salary following his comeback to WWE after over nine years is kept under wraps as of now. All we need to know about the family of CM Punk? Not much is known about CM Punk&#8217;s family as, despite ruling headlines owing to his successful professional career, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. The only fact known about his parents is that his father was an architectural engineer while his mother was a homemaker. The former mixed martial artist also has five siblings. His elder brother goes by the name Mike Brooks, while he also has a younger sister named Chaleen Lee Creeks. Meanwhile, no information is available about his other three siblings. Speaking of his love life, Punk married the American author AJ Lee, also known as April Jeanette Mendez, in June 2014. CM Punkâ€™s record in professional wrestling Of the many hats he has donned, Punk is most famous for his professional wrestling stint that saw him revolutionize the WWE. Starting with Ring of Honor, Punk made his WWE debut in 2005. After being a mid-card wrestler for years, his rivalry with John Cena finally pushed him to the stratosphere. He was the perfect anti-hero to the larger-than-life superhero persona of Cena. However, fans were firmly behind Punk and booed the face of the company to support the Straight Edge Superstar. His breakout moment was the famous pipe-bomb promo where he created an illusion of going off script and bashing Vince McMahon and his handling of the promotion. It did not go unnoticed as Punk began a record-breaking reign with the WWE title, which saw him remain champion for 434 days. Credits: Imago That was not theÂ only record he held in the company. Punk is a 3-time World Heavyweight Champion (WWE), 2-time WWE Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, World Tag Team Champion, and the winner of the 2008 and 2009 Money In The Bank ladder matches. CM Punk is the 7th longest-reigning WWE Champion of all time. However, after all this, he had a tragic fallout with WWE over the alleged mishandling of his health and inappropriate booking. This saw Punk leaving professional wrestling for good and joining the UFC as a mixed martial artist. Despite bringing a lot of attention, his MMA career in the Welterweight division was a flop, with him losing both his fights. After being away from WWE for over nine years, Punk made an unexpected comeback in November 2023. All about CM Punkâ€™s charity CM Punk has been a quite charitable superstar throughout his career. He has fulfilled many wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as a similar charity called the Kids Wish Network. Punk also joined Kerry Wood&#8217;s Strike Zone Bowling Tournament, a tournament that sets out to improve the health of Chicago children through healthy eating and enhanced education. He has also painted customized chairs for the Chicago Cubs to be auctioned off, and in 2015, he auctioned off his first car, a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to charity. CM Punkâ€™s theme song CM Punk has &#8216;Cult of Personality&#8217; as his theme song. The song came out in 1988 and formed a part of the debut album &#8216;Vivid&#8217; by the American rock band Living Colour.  Date of BirthÂ  26 October 1978  Marital StatusÂ  Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)  HeightÂ  6ft 1 inch  Weight 218 lbs  Theme Song Cult of Personality by Living Colour  Finisher Go to Sleep

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<h2>Darby Allin 2021 - Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
There has never been a better success story than that of AEW Superstar Darby Allin. Emerging from the bottom of the ranks, Allin made his way through with an interesting gimmick and a shady character.

Darby Allin is a regular performer for All Elite Wrestling and has made a huge impact within a short time in the company. Like every other Superstar to enter the ring, he too had a long and hard road.

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The only thing is, Allin’s road was a lot tougher than the rest.
<h2>History</h2>
Darby Allin took a while to realize his knack for professional wrestling. Initially, he was a football player who transitioned into wrestling during his college life.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He soon went to film school, which he dropped out from to pursue a career in Skateboarding. Allin was intentionally homeless for a whole 3 years before making it to professional Wrestling.
<h3>World Wrestling Network (2016-2019)</h3>
Finally working on that childhood dream of his, Allin began appearing for World Wrestling Network in 2016. He made his debut in April of that year at Evolve 59.

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Allin had a very shaky start to his career. He was defeated on multiple occasions and was beaten decisively by Brain Cage in his debut match.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

The Superstar went on to debut in Style Battle and Full Impact Pro in 2017, losing in both debuts again. However, he managed to pull off a victory in a 4 vs 4 tag team match.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Allin subsequently lost his matches at Evolve 93 and then in January 2018 at Evolve 98. He initially struggled to get a footing in the match against physically superior opponents.

Allin found himself in his first big match against WWE NXT Superstar Velveteen Dream at Evolve 113. He then went on to face Mustafa Ali at Evolve 116. Mustafa Ali would go on to be a lead character on WWE’s main roster.

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Unfortunately, Darby Allin lost both matches and faced more crushing defeats at Evolve 117 and Evolve 118 the following night. He fought his last battle for Evolve at Evolve 125 where he lost yet again.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

After a match with his wife Priscilla Kelly at WWN Supershow Mercury Rising, the news broke out that Allin was ending his long relationship with Evolve and WWN.

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<h3>LL AAA Worldwide (2018)</h3>
The Verano de Escándalo welcome Darby Allin as he made his Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide debut on June 3, 2018. He competed in a huge six-way match in which he failed to come out on top.

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<h3>Progress Wrestling (2018-2019)</h3>
Allin made his debut in Progress Wrestling in 2018 and competed along the American Tour. He fought alongside NXT Superstar Toni Strom during one of the matches.

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Allin fought at Super Strong Style 16 where he contested in matches on all three days. He emerged victorious in the six-man Lucha rules tag team match on Day 2 alongside partners Chris Ridgeway and Lucky Kid.
<h3>All Elite Wrestling (2019- Present)</h3>
Allin joined AEW shortly after it launched on April 12, 2019. Here, Allin truly got to showcase his wrestling potential. He made his big debut at Fyter Fest on June 29, 2019, in a match against Cody Rhodes where he put on a brilliant display.

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He then worked alongside various Superstars such as Joey Janela, MJF, Sammy Guevara - all of whom are now big names for the promotion.

With a much wider fan base, Allin’s gimmick was appreciated widely and the cryptic backstory of his character was sold well through chilling promos. It wasn’t long before Darby Allin became a title competitor.

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<h3>Rise to the top</h3>
A few months later in October 2019, Allin went straight for the gold and challenged then AEW Champion Chris Jericho to a fight which Allin lost. Although he didn’t get what he came for, fans started whispering his name all around. It was a win-win situation for AEW.

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Allin then fought at Bash at the Beach in a 4-man tournament to become the number one contender to the AEW Championship. He also began a feud against Sammy Guevara after that, who is a member of Jericho’s faction The Inner Circle.

Allin pulled off an emphatic victory over Guevara at Revolution of February 29, 2019. Allin defeated Guevara yet again in the tournament for the newly introduced AEW TNT Championship.

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The heroic run ended in defeat as he was defeated by Cody Rhodes in the semi-finals. Cody went on to win the tournament and the new title. Allin went on to compete in the first-ever Casino Ladder Match at AEW’s Double or Nothing but lost to Brian Cage.
<h3>Road to AEW TNT Championship</h3>
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After an absence, he returned at Fight for the Fallen and ambushed Cage with his Skateboard which went on to become an iconic ring weapon for him. He teamed up with AEW Champion Jon Moxley to defeat Cage and Ricky Starks yet again on Dynamite.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Allin went to have successive fights and feuds before finally earning a shot at Cody’s title. The two fought against each other in a major showdown at Full Gear. Darby Allin managed to defeat his old foe and cling the title, completing his rise to the top of the chain.

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There is a lot in store for Darby Allin as he makes his way through. You always have to be on the lookout for him and that treacherous thumbtack-covered skateboard.

Heading into 2021, Allin has a target on his back. However, a new friendship is developing between him and Sting.
<h2>Darby Allin Achievements</h2>
Darby Allin is a one-time AEW TNT Champion in his first stint at the company. He also won the Northeast Wrestling Championship once.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Allin was ranked no. 55 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>Darby Allin Net Worth in 2021</h2>
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The TNT Champion's net worth has not been revealed, and information regarding it is absent. This section will be updated once the information is available.
<h2>Darby Allin Personal Life</h2>
Darby Allin’s in-ring character has a very close connection to his personal life. His time as a skateboarder constantly features in promos as well as in-ring performances.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Allin also lives a Straight Edge lifestyle and is a huge fan of the musical genre Punk Rock. In fact, the name ‘Darby Allin’ is taken from Darby Crash, the frontman of the Germs, and transgressive musician GG Allin.

The AEW Superstar married wrestler Priscilla Kelly in 2018 but the couple announced their divorce on August 10, 2020.

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<h2>How to contact Darby Allin</h2>
Darby Allin can be contacted through his social media accounts.

Twitter:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://twitter.com/DarbyAllin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@DarbyAllin</a></span>

Instagram:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darbyallin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@darbyallin</a></span>

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Born</td>
<td valign="top">Samuel Ratsch

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January 7, 1993</td>
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<td valign="top">Nationality</td>
<td valign="top"> United States of America<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="top">Height</td>
<td valign="top"> 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)</td>
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<td valign="top">Weight</td>
<td valign="top"> 180 lb (82 kg)</td>
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<td valign="top">Wife</td>
<td valign="top"> Priscilla Kelly (2018-2020)</td>
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<td valign="top">Debut (AEW)</td>
<td valign="top"> June 29, 2019</td>
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<td valign="top"> Buddy Wayne</td>
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<td valign="top"> Darby Allin

Darby Graves</td>
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AEW Accomplisments</td>
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AEW TNT Champion (current)</td>
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Darby Allin

Darby Allin 2021 &#8211; Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements There has never been a better success story than that of AEW Superstar Darby Allin. Emerging from the bottom of the ranks, Allin made his way through with an interesting gimmick and a shady character. Darby Allin is a regular performer for All Elite Wrestling and has made a huge impact within a short time in the company. Like every other Superstar to enter the ring, he too had a long and hard road. The only thing is, Allin’s road was a lot tougher than the rest. History Darby Allin took a while to realize his knack for professional wrestling. Initially, he was a football player who transitioned into wrestling during his college life.  He soon went to film school, which he dropped out from to pursue a career in Skateboarding. Allin was intentionally homeless for a whole 3 years before making it to professional Wrestling. World Wrestling Network (2016-2019) Finally working on that childhood dream of his, Allin began appearing for World Wrestling Network in 2016. He made his debut in April of that year at Evolve 59. Allin had a very shaky start to his career. He was defeated on multiple occasions and was beaten decisively by Brain Cage in his debut match.  The Superstar went on to debut in Style Battle and Full Impact Pro in 2017, losing in both debuts again. However, he managed to pull off a victory in a 4 vs 4 tag team match.  Allin subsequently lost his matches at Evolve 93 and then in January 2018 at Evolve 98. He initially struggled to get a footing in the match against physically superior opponents. Allin found himself in his first big match against WWE NXT Superstar Velveteen Dream at Evolve 113. He then went on to face Mustafa Ali at Evolve 116. Mustafa Ali would go on to be a lead character on WWE’s main roster. Unfortunately, Darby Allin lost both matches and faced more crushing defeats at Evolve 117 and Evolve 118 the following night. He fought his last battle for Evolve at Evolve 125 where he lost yet again.  After a match with his wife Priscilla Kelly at WWN Supershow Mercury Rising, the news broke out that Allin was ending his long relationship with Evolve and WWN. LL AAA Worldwide (2018) The Verano de Escándalo welcome Darby Allin as he made his Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide debut on June 3, 2018. He competed in a huge six-way match in which he failed to come out on top. Progress Wrestling (2018-2019) Allin made his debut in Progress Wrestling in 2018 and competed along the American Tour. He fought alongside NXT Superstar Toni Strom during one of the matches. Allin fought at Super Strong Style 16 where he contested in matches on all three days. He emerged victorious in the six-man Lucha rules tag team match on Day 2 alongside partners Chris Ridgeway and Lucky Kid. All Elite Wrestling (2019- Present) Allin joined AEW shortly after it launched on April 12, 2019. Here, Allin truly got to showcase his wrestling potential. He made his big debut at Fyter Fest on June 29, 2019, in a match against Cody Rhodes where he put on a brilliant display. He then worked alongside various Superstars such as Joey Janela, MJF, Sammy Guevara &#8211; all of whom are now big names for the promotion. With a much wider fan base, Allin’s gimmick was appreciated widely and the cryptic backstory of his character was sold well through chilling promos. It wasn’t long before Darby Allin became a title competitor. Rise to the top A few months later in October 2019, Allin went straight for the gold and challenged then AEW Champion Chris Jericho to a fight which Allin lost. Although he didn’t get what he came for, fans started whispering his name all around. It was a win-win situation for AEW. Allin then fought at Bash at the Beach in a 4-man tournament to become the number one contender to the AEW Championship. He also began a feud against Sammy Guevara after that, who is a member of Jericho’s faction The Inner Circle. Allin pulled off an emphatic victory over Guevara at Revolution of February 29, 2019. Allin defeated Guevara yet again in the tournament for the newly introduced AEW TNT Championship. The heroic run ended in defeat as he was defeated by Cody Rhodes in the semi-finals. Cody went on to win the tournament and the new title. Allin went on to compete in the first-ever Casino Ladder Match at AEW’s Double or Nothing but lost to Brian Cage. Road to AEW TNT Championship After an absence, he returned at Fight for the Fallen and ambushed Cage with his Skateboard which went on to become an iconic ring weapon for him. He teamed up with AEW Champion Jon Moxley to defeat Cage and Ricky Starks yet again on Dynamite.  Allin went to have successive fights and feuds before finally earning a shot at Cody’s title. The two fought against each other in a major showdown at Full Gear. Darby Allin managed to defeat his old foe and cling the title, completing his rise to the top of the chain. There is a lot in store for Darby Allin as he makes his way through. You always have to be on the lookout for him and that treacherous thumbtack-covered skateboard. Heading into 2021, Allin has a target on his back. However, a new friendship is developing between him and Sting. Darby Allin Achievements Darby Allin is a one-time AEW TNT Champion in his first stint at the company. He also won the Northeast Wrestling Championship once.  Allin was ranked no. 55 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020.  Darby Allin Net Worth in 2021 The TNT Champion&#8217;s net worth has not been revealed, and information regarding it is absent. This section will be updated once the information is available. Darby Allin Personal Life Darby Allin’s in-ring character has a very close connection to his personal life. His time as a skateboarder constantly features in promos as well as in-ring performances.  Allin also lives a Straight Edge lifestyle and is a huge fan of the musical genre Punk Rock. In fact, the name ‘Darby Allin’ is taken from Darby Crash, the frontman of the Germs, and transgressive musician GG Allin. The AEW Superstar married wrestler Priscilla Kelly in 2018 but the couple announced their divorce on August 10, 2020. How to contact Darby Allin Darby Allin can be contacted through his social media accounts. Twitter: @DarbyAllin Instagram: @darbyallin   Name Born Samuel Ratsch January 7, 1993  Nationality  United States of America   Height  5 ft 8 in (173 cm)  Weight  180 lb (82 kg)  Wife  Priscilla Kelly (2018-2020)  Debut (AEW)  June 29, 2019  Trained by  Buddy Wayne  Ring name(s)  Darby Allin Darby Graves  Net Worth AEW Accomplisments N/A AEW TNT Champion (current)

Darby Allin Reveals What He’s Learnt from CM Punk Ahead of Their Match at AEW All Out 2021

Darby Allin didn’t know he would be CM Punk’s first challenger