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Survivor Series ’23 gave fans some of the best moments by appealing to their anticipation. Both CM Punk and Randy Orton returned to WWE. While the latter’s return was officially announced, Punk’s entry into WWE was nothing but rumors and speculations. Now, in light of his appearance, WWE has another surprise for fans who will watch Monday Night Raw on their screens. CM PUNK’S RETURN LAYS DOWN THE FOUNDATION FOR ANOTHER SURPRISE The first weekly show in WWE after SS would be Monday Night Raw tonight. As announced earlier, fans can expect to see CM Punk in the red brand for the first time in nearly a decade. Probably to celebrate this, WWE announced another surprise. The usually 3-hour-long weekly show would run smoothly for the first whole hour. This means there will be no ads to disturb the viewers watching for the first hour of the show. This was most likely done to attract all wrestling fans. So, could WWE be planning something big for CM Punk and The Viper tonight? Stay tuned to find out. 

<p>Survivor Series &#8217;23 gave fans some of the best moments by appealing to their anticipation. Both CM Punk and Randy Orton returned to WWE. While the latter&#8217;s return was officially announced, Punk&#8217;s entry into WWE was nothing but rumors and speculations. Now, in light of his appearance, WWE has another surprise for fans who will watch Monday Night&hellip;</p>


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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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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Randy Orton: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Randy Orton?</b></h2>
Randall Keith Orton, better known as Randy Orton, is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and one of the most recognized professional wrestlers currently signed to the WWE. He is a third-generation wrestler, with his father "Cowboy" Bob Orton being a WWE Hall of Famer and his grandfather Bob Orton Sr. also a wrestler. Randy has one of the most iconic theme songs in WWE, 'Voices' by Rev Theory.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s early life</b></h2>
Randy Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bob also worked as a professional wrestler in various promotions, including WWF (now WWE) and independent circuits in the USA and Japan. Randy's grandfather Bob Orton Sr. was also one of the famous professional wrestlers of his time, while his uncle Barry Orton made his name in both the wrestling and acting world. Speaking of his siblings, he grew up with two brothers named <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Nathan Orton and Roderick Orton and a sister named Becky Orton. </span>

[caption id="attachment_1235037" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1235037 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-85828982.jpg" alt="Randy Orton" width="1920" height="1547" /> HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Triple H hits Randy Orton with a sledgehammer during their WWE Championship match at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)[/caption]

Randy attended Hazelwood Central High School and in 1998 found a place in the United States Marine Corps. However, his tenure in the military was extremely short as he left the Marine Corps in 2000 to make a career in wrestling.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s wife and children</b></h2>
Randy Orton first tied the knot with Samantha Speno in September 2007 and they became parents to a beautiful girl, Alanna Marie Orton, on July 12, 2008. However, the couple parted ways in June 2013 and the wrestler found love again in Kim Marie Kessler. The couple got married on November 14, 2015, and welcomed a daughter named Brooklyn Rose Orton on November 22, 2016. Notably, Kim is a businesswoman and owns a clothing brand, Slthr. Notably, Randy is also a stepfather to Kim's three sons, Robbie, Michael, and Antony, from her first marriage.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
As per Fresherslive, Randy Orton has a net worth of $15 million. One of the major sources of income for the wrestler is his contract with WWE, which pays him a handsome amount of $4 million. He also endorses some brands, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm. Randy has also been active in the acting world and has worked in several films, including <em>That’s What I Am, 12 Rounds Reloaded, The Condemned 2,</em> and <em>Blazing Samurai. </em>The superstar has appeared on TV shows like <em>Deal or No Deal</em> and <em>Lopez Tonight.</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s Career Timeline</b></h2>
Randy Orton was discharged from the Marine Corps in the year 2000. After that, he made his professional wrestling debut for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling promotion. His great heritage meant that the WWE soon signed him and sent him for training to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2001. He was soon called up to the main roster along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-cena">John Cena</a>, Batista, and Brock Lesnar. These men would later form the bedrock of the Ruthless Aggression Era.

[caption id="attachment_602121" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-602121 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210401011912/randy-orton-vs-seth-rollins.jpg" alt="Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania 31" width="612" height="408" /> WWE Wrestling: WrestleMania 31: Randy Orton victorious, standing over Seth Rollins during event at Levi's Stadium.<br />Santa Clara, CA 3/29/2015<br />CREDIT: Jed Jacobsohn (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)<br />(Set Number: X159445 TK1 )[/caption]

He holds the record for being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in company history, at 22. He also became the 18th Grand Slam and 17th Triple Crown champion of the company. Additionally, Randy is a winner of the 2009 and 2017 Royal Rumble events. He was also the winner of the 2013 Money in the Bank Ladder match. His 14 reigns with the World Championship put him in the third number on the all-time list along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/triple-h/">Triple H</a>, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena's tally of 16. He has also headlined multiple events, including Wrestlemania 25 and Wrestlemania 30.

Randy was a part of the iconic Evolution stable. He represented the younger generation along with Batista. The group was famously led by company veterans, Ric Flair and Triple H. He transitioned into his role of a cold-blooded heel as a part of the stable. The four men were heavily pushed by the WWE leading to its prime at Armageddon 2003, where they held all titles on Raw.

At WrestleMania 20, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, and Batista defeated The Rock and Mick Foley in a handicap match. It was as part of the Evolution that Orton became the youngest champion in World Wrestling Entertainment history. However, like all things, Evolution came to an end.

Orton was at the center of it. However, Triple H grew jealous of the success achieved by the young Orton. As a result, he turned on The Viper, with Orton turning face. In the future, Randy would go on to feud with his former Evolution teammates. The wrestler made headlines at WrestleMania 37 by defeating The Fiend and then forming a team called RK-BRO alongside Matt Riddle. The two together wreaked havoc by defeating AJ Styles and Omos to win the RAW Tag Team Championship and followed it up with victories against The Alpha Academy and The Street Profiles.

[caption id="attachment_512030" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-512030 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112001607/cody-legacy.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes with Ted DiBiase Jr and Randy Orton" width="612" height="427" /> LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestlers Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes appear during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]

Following that, it was a rough patch for Orton, as he sustained an injury and had to take a break from the company. He made a comeback to the company during the Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and partnered with the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cody-rhodes/">Cody Rhodes</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/seth-rollins">Seth Rollins</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sami-zayn/">Sami Zayn</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jey-uso/">Jey Uso</a> against Judgement Day members. The superstar is currently playing in the Elimination Chamber.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Randy Orton is associated with some high-end brands that help him maintain his impressive net worth. The wrestler has partnered with three premier companies, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s investments</b></h2>
Randy Orton has made significant investments in real estate. One of the biggest investments by the superstar includes his O'Fallon, Missouri mansion which he purchased in 2016 by paying a handsome amount of $1,525,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s career stats</b></h2>
Randy Orton has featured in a total of 2427 wrestling matches, winning 1290 and losing 1066 games. He has maintained a winning percentage of 53.2 while his losing percentage stands at 43.9. Orton's 71 games have ended in a draw.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s records</b></h2>
Randy Orton has made headlines by creating the following records in WWE:
<ul>
 	<li>14-time WWE Champion</li>
 	<li>2-time Royal Rumble winner (2009, 2017)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
Randy Orton has achieved the following feats in his wrestling career:
<ul>
 	<li>14 x WWE world champion</li>
 	<li>1 x Intercontinental champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE tag team champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE United States champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE SmackDown tag team champion</li>
 	<li>2 x Raw tag team champion</li>
 	<li>2 x Royal Rumble winner</li>
 	<li>1 x Money in the Bank briefcase winner</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE Grand Slam champion</li>
 	<li>1 x Slammy Award winner</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Randy Orton has done a vast amount of charity work throughout his WWE career. He is involved with the Kids Wish Network, granting wishes to little children. The wrestler is also a regular contributor to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Randy is true to his military roots, and he does this by volunteering overseas with Tribute to the Troops. Orton is also regularly involved in the DC Auto Show as a part of the "Randy Orton Experience." He signs autographs and clicks pictures for hours.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s house</b></h2>
Randy Orton shelled out a staggering amount of $1,525,000 to purchase a stunning mansion in O’Fallon, Missouri. The 7,437 square feet property comes with four bedrooms and also has amenities like a pool, media room, fitness room, and a garage.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s cars</b></h2>
Randy Orton is a big fan of luxury cars and therefore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLS Class worth $99,000, a Range Rover Vogue worth $90,000, a Hummer H2 DUB Edition worth $80,000, and a Lamborghini Huracan worth $213,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Orton’s social media handles</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://instagram.com/randyorton?igshid=1tybt441swhc0</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://twitter.com/RandyOrton?s=08</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://www.facebook.com/RandyOrton/</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Randy Orton </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Viper, Apex Predator, The Legend Killer</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 1, 1980</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knoxville, Tennessee</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">43</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">6′ 5″</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">250 lbs</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Bob Orton Jr and Elaine Orton</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Nathan Orton, Becky Orton, Roderick Orton </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">American </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">$15 million</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">$4 million</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Kim Orton</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"> 2 (Brooklyn Rose Orton, Alanna Marie Orton)</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">Professional wrestler</td>
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