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It will be a big moment at the Madison Square Garden for the WWE Universe. CM Punk will be getting in the WWE ring for a fight after almost a decade. While fans are excited for the moment, CM Punk shares how he feels ahead of the big moment. CM PUNK NEVER THOUGHT HE WOULD BE IN THIS MOMENT In a clip shared by WWE on X (formerly Twitter), we saw the Second City Saint walking into the arena as the preparations for the live event were underway. His first reaction as he entered the stadium was, “I don’t know if it’s hot here or if I just got flushed.” The star then said that the moment was quite surreal. He tried to recall when he had last visited the arena. While he admitted that he was there for a show of The Misfits, he added, “But in a wrestling capacity, this is strange.” Madison Square Garden is one of the most famous arenas in the world. The home of the NY Nicks and the NY Rangers, there have been plenty of shows in the arena. Even WWE has a long history with MSG. CM Punk is set to face off against Dominik Mysterio, which will mark his first WWE match after a decade. While this is a big moment, WWE has decided not to leave any stones unturned. According to reports, the company has decided to add more seats to the arena at the last moment. While the Garden has a seating capacity of 19,500, WWE might have been going with a lesser capacity initially. However, as the sales crossed the 16,000 tickets mark, the Stamford-based promotion decided to add more sections. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/cm-punk-2-3.jpg] According to reports, the seats are said to have a complete view of the ring. However, fans might not be able to see the entry of many stars as it might be blocked from their view. While fans might not be able to see CM Punk enter the ring, they sure are ready to compromise it to see him fight. After all, CM Punk is excited as well for it. Read More| Despite an Absence of Over 9 Years, CM Punk Defeats John Cena and Randy Orton in an Iconic List [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-news-jim-harbaughs-nine-new-additions-poised-to-strengthen-michigan-in-the-rose-bowl/] While he might look nervous on the surface, he has been waiting for this moment for more than a decade. Punk had recently said that he has been waiting to punch [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-dominik-mysterio-takes-hilarious-shot-against-cm-punk-after-the-latter-confessed-his-desire-to-punch-the-judgment-day-member/] Mysterio since he was 8 years old. That moment might be finally here for CM Punk. Do you think CM Punk will win his first fight at WWE after a decade? Watch This Story: Every WWE Superstar Who Attacked Vince McMahon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-from-the-undertaker-to-cm-punk-every-wwe-superstar-who-attacked-vince-mcmahon-stone-cold-steve-austin-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-brock-lesnar/] 

CM Punk was seen left out of breath as the star was present at the MSG before his first fight at WWE after almost a decade.

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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 Punk’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 the 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 Punk’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 Punk’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 Birth </b></td>
<td><b>26 October 1978</b></td>
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<td><b>Marital Status </b></td>
<td><b>Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)</b></td>
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<td><b>Height </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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Here is everything you need to know about the American professional wrestler CM Punk and his Net Worth, Salary, Wife, and More in 2024

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