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Ever since Survivor Series [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/wwe-survivor-series/] WarGames concluded, the only thing that wrestling fans have been talking about is the shocking return of CM Punk [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cm-punk]. This was Punk’s first appearance in a wrestling arena after being fired from AEW back in September. But just like WWE opened its arms for an outcast Punk, AEW also did the same for two WWE superstars back in 2022. This ex-WWE Champion opened up about how AEW has been really kind to her family. MARIA KANELLIS AND HER HUSBAND MIKE BENNETT SHOWER PRAISES ON AEW 2020 was a tough time for everyone around the world due to the pandemic. Many people lost their jobs due to COVID-19. WWE also suffered the pandemic’s adverse effects as they initiated a massive wave of layoffs in 2020. During the first round of layoffs, multiple stars were let go, including Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200731110342/d0c24c75381344ae-1200x675-1.jpg] In addition, they also released Maria Kanellis and her husband Mike Bennett. After that, the couple returned to ROH (Ring Of Honor) and then IMPACT wrestling. Finally, in October 2022, Kanellis and Bennett joined AEW and have been with them ever since. Bennett recently had a Q&A session with his followers on Twitter and one of them asked him, “#NeckStrong how has AEW treated your family since joining ?”. Bennette happily replied, “I f*****g love @AEW and what they’ve done for my family. Can I say that? Last time I expressed gratitude I got yelled at on this app”. His wife Maria Kanellis then retweeted his response and added her own two cents, “AEW has taken care of our family thus far. They have listened to our concerns and continued to try and make things better. Gratitude is important in all growth. I appreciate the opportunity and can’t wait to see what comes next”. ALSO READ- Tony Khan’s AEW Does the Unbelievable Against WWE 27 Months Later After Repeated Setbacks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-aew-news-tony-khans-aew-does-the-unbelievable-against-wwe-twenty-seven-months-later-after-repeated-setbacks/] Thus implying that she and her husband are forever grateful to Tony Khan and are very happy with their stint in AEW. 

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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>
<tr>
<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>
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<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 style="text-align: center">Tony Khan: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Tony Khan?Â </b></h2>
Tony Khan is a renowned American businessman and promoter who founded All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the biggest competitor for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He is also a part of the founding team of the wrestling promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) based in Jacksonville, Florida. Apart from being the son of the billionaire Shahid Khan, Tony has carved a niche for himself both in the business and sports world.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s early lifeÂ </b></h2>
Tony Khan was born onÂ October 10, 1982, in Illinois, US to Shahid Khan and Ann Carlson Khan. Shahid is a Pakistan-based self-made billionaire who owns the manufacturing company Flex-N-Gate and has a net worth of $7.3 billion. His mother, on the other hand, is an American social worker. Tony has only one sibling named Shanna Khan who is a philanthropist and co-owns the specialized packaging design organization United Marketing Company.

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Speaking of his education, the businessman studied at the University Laboratory High School in 2001 while he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance in 2007 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s wife and children</b></h2>
There is no information available on the internet regarding Tony Khan's relationship status or children.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s net worth 2024</b></h2>
Tony Khan enjoys a net worth of $1.5 billion. The major chunk of monetary gains for Khan comes from his investments in wrestling promotions like All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He also gains from his share in the soccer clubs Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham while also being the owner of TruMedia Networks.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s career timeline</b></h2>
Tony Khan started his journey in the sports world in July 2012 when he became a part of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Shahid Khan brought the soccer club during the same time and over the years Tony has established a strong footing in the team and is currently working as the Senior President of Football and Analytics. 2017 saw another milestone for the American businessman as he joined as the vice-chairman and director of football operations of team Fulham. He is still associated with Fulham and oversees the recruitment and other operations.

In 2018, Tony decided to venture into professional wrestling and finally started the promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019. He is the major investor alongside his father and serves as the President and CEO of the company. Meanwhile, in March 2022 during one of the episodes of AEW Dynamite, Tony announced his investment in the promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida, Ring of Honor (ROH). Currently, the American native is working hard towards taking all his investments to a new height.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Tony Khan uses his popularity on social media and among the masses to promote his ventures including Ring of Honor, Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham, and All Elite Wrestling.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s investments </b></h2>
Apart from AEW, Tony Khan has made investments in other ventures as well. He owns TruMedia Networks, a sports analytics company while also being part of Jacksonville Jaguars, his father Shahid Khan's NFL club, as the senior president of Football and Analytics. Khan has also invested in another wrestling promotion named Ring of Honor (ROH)
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Khanâ€™s records</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-weight: 400">One of the monumental feats achieved by Tony Khan and All Elite Wrestling includes outshining WWE to record the highest sales in England. In 2023, AEW announced its decision to host an All-In pay-per-view in the UKâ€™s historic Wembley Stadium, with a sitting capacity of 90,000. Within a day of the launch, the event collected a massive $4.7 million. The impressive records made the show the largest in England and the second largest in Europe.Â </span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
Tony Khan's achievements include:
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">WON Promoter of the Year (2019â€“2022)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">WON Best Booker (2020â€“2022)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
Throughout the years, Tony Khan has done a lot of philanthropic work through the Fight for the Fallen edition of the All Elite Wrestling Dynamite. The 2020 edition of the show saw Tony raising funds for organizations like Feeding Northeast Florida and Florida's First Coast Relief Fund to help battle against the coronavirus. During the 2021 edition, AEW joined hands with Safe Alliance, who work towards helping the victims of domestic violence.

The company donated a whopping $100,000 to the non-profit organization. Notably, they donated the same amount of money in 2022 as well to Oceana, the organization that is working towards ocean conservation. Moreover, over the years, Khan has <span style="font-weight: 400">partnered with his wife to contribute to the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s house</b></h2>
Tony Khan has lived in America since the very beginning and thus it should come as no surprise that he owns some stunning mansions across various regions in the country. He is the owner of a luxurious house in Illinois, Los Angeles, while Tony also has mansions in Manhattan and Beverly Hills.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s car collectionÂ </b></h2>
Tony Khan is a fan of four-wheelers and his extensive car collection is a testament to the same. Some cars owned by the businessman include the Jaguar F type, Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo, and Mercedes Benz.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Khanâ€™s social media accountsÂ </b></h2>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan">https://twitter.com/TonyKhan</a>

Instagram:Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyrkhan/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/tonyrkhan/?hl=en</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Antony Rafiq Khan</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tony Khan</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">10th October 1982</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USAÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">41</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft8inch</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ann Carlson and billionaire Shahid KhanÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shanna (Sister)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dad is from PakistanÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1.5 Billion</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Unknown</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">UnknownÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Businessman</span></td>
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Tony Khan

Tony Khan: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is Tony Khan?Â  Tony Khan is a renowned American businessman and promoter who founded All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the biggest competitor for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He is also a part of the founding team of the wrestling promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) based in Jacksonville, Florida. Apart from being the son of the billionaire Shahid Khan, Tony has carved a niche for himself both in the business and sports world. Tony Khanâ€™s early lifeÂ  Tony Khan was born onÂ October 10, 1982, in Illinois, US to Shahid Khan and Ann Carlson Khan. Shahid is a Pakistan-based self-made billionaire who owns the manufacturing company Flex-N-Gate and has a net worth of $7.3 billion. His mother, on the other hand, is an American social worker. Tony has only one sibling named Shanna Khan who is a philanthropist and co-owns the specialized packaging design organization United Marketing Company. Image Courtesy: Imago Speaking of his education, the businessman studied at the University Laboratory High School in 2001 while he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance in 2007 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Tony Khanâ€™s wife and children There is no information available on the internet regarding Tony Khan&#8217;s relationship status or children. Tony Khanâ€™s net worth 2024 Tony Khan enjoys a net worth of $1.5 billion. The major chunk of monetary gains for Khan comes from his investments in wrestling promotions like All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He also gains from his share in the soccer clubs Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham while also being the owner of TruMedia Networks. Tony Khanâ€™s career timeline Tony Khan started his journey in the sports world in July 2012 when he became a part of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Shahid Khan brought the soccer club during the same time and over the years Tony has established a strong footing in the team and is currently working as the Senior President of Football and Analytics. 2017 saw another milestone for the American businessman as he joined as the vice-chairman and director of football operations of team Fulham. He is still associated with Fulham and oversees the recruitment and other operations. In 2018, Tony decided to venture into professional wrestling and finally started the promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019. He is the major investor alongside his father and serves as the President and CEO of the company. Meanwhile, in March 2022 during one of the episodes of AEW Dynamite, Tony announced his investment in the promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida, Ring of Honor (ROH). Currently, the American native is working hard towards taking all his investments to a new height. Tony Khanâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Tony Khan uses his popularity on social media and among the masses to promote his ventures including Ring of Honor, Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham, and All Elite Wrestling. Tony Khanâ€™s investments Apart from AEW, Tony Khan has made investments in other ventures as well. He owns TruMedia Networks, a sports analytics company while also being part of Jacksonville Jaguars, his father Shahid Khan&#8217;s NFL club, as the senior president of Football and Analytics. Khan has also invested in another wrestling promotion named Ring of Honor (ROH) Tony Khanâ€™s records One of the monumental feats achieved by Tony Khan and All Elite Wrestling includes outshining WWE to record the highest sales in England. In 2023, AEW announced its decision to host an All-In pay-per-view in the UKâ€™s historic Wembley Stadium, with a sitting capacity of 90,000. Within a day of the launch, the event collected a massive $4.7 million. The impressive records made the show the largest in England and the second largest in Europe.Â  Tony Khanâ€™s major achievements and awards Tony Khan&#8217;s achievements include: WON Promoter of the Year (2019â€“2022) WON Best Booker (2020â€“2022) Tony Khanâ€™s Charity and Foundation Throughout the years, Tony Khan has done a lot of philanthropic work through the Fight for the Fallen edition of the All Elite Wrestling Dynamite. The 2020 edition of the show saw Tony raising funds for organizations like Feeding Northeast Florida and Florida&#8217;s First Coast Relief Fund to help battle against the coronavirus. During the 2021 edition, AEW joined hands with Safe Alliance, who work towards helping the victims of domestic violence. The company donated a whopping $100,000 to the non-profit organization. Notably, they donated the same amount of money in 2022 as well to Oceana, the organization that is working towards ocean conservation. Moreover, over the years, Khan has partnered with his wife to contribute to the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Tony Khanâ€™s house Tony Khan has lived in America since the very beginning and thus it should come as no surprise that he owns some stunning mansions across various regions in the country. He is the owner of a luxurious house in Illinois, Los Angeles, while Tony also has mansions in Manhattan and Beverly Hills. Tony Khanâ€™s car collectionÂ  Tony Khan is a fan of four-wheelers and his extensive car collection is a testament to the same. Some cars owned by the businessman include the Jaguar F type, Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo, and Mercedes Benz. Tony Khanâ€™s social media accountsÂ  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyKhan Instagram:Â https://www.instagram.com/tonyrkhan/?hl=en  Personal Information:  Full Name Antony Rafiq Khan  Popular Name Tony Khan  Date Of Birth 10th October 1982  Birth Place Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USAÂ   Age 41  Height 5ft8inch  Parents Ann Carlson and billionaire Shahid KhanÂ   Siblings Shanna (Sister)  Nationality American  Ethnicity Dad is from PakistanÂ   Net Worth $1.5 Billion  Spouse Unknown  Relationship/Marital Status UnknownÂ   Profession Businessman

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