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CM Punk [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cm-punk] finally returned to the ring after months of hiatus at Royal Rumble this year. Unfortunately for his fans, the WWE legend had to take another break from action when he suffered a tricep injury to one of his arms. He came on the following Monday Night Raw to announce that he would be staying out of action for several months. But he is here quicker than we expected him to be. GET READY TO SEE CM PUNK IN APRIL The red brand show right before WrestleMania 40 would take place in Brooklyn, New Year, on April 1st. Usually, the weekly shows before a PLE are direct build-ups to the next live event that will take place at the coming weekend. In this case, WWE has already advertised [https://www.wwe.com/event/monday-night-raw-13] the upcoming show with CM Punk’s face among the featured stars for the night. There are many stars featured in the Monday Night show, but Punk’s name is the highlight because of the given circumstances. Several days ago, the wrestler revealed in a short interview that he wouldn’t be back in the promotion for the next 6-8 months. This means that we can only expect to see him wrestle in the latter half of 2024. However, this doesn’t mean that he can’t be involved in WrestleMania 40. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/CM-Punk-14-e1707813739288.jpg] The ex-UFC fighter’s feature on Raw right before Mania suggests that he could be featured for a promo regarding the biggest PLE of the year. Although he has been found training his injured tricep muscle to become better, it seems highly unlikely that Punk would be there to wrestle. Instead, we may see him announce his appearance as the host of the event. And if that is too much out of the picture, then the wrestler may also be seen being the guest referee for Seth Rollins [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/seth-rollins]‘ title bout against Drew McIntyre [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/drew-mcintyre/]. Out of all the other matches, his being a referee in this one would make the most sense. This decision was probably taken after WWE realized that CM Punk wasn’t mentally doing well following the injury. CM PUNK ADMITTED HIS DETERIORATING MENTAL HEALTH Before his injury was officially announced, “The Best in the World” was being booked as the winner of the Elimination Chamber this year. However, because of the unforeseen circumstances, things took a turn and he couldn’t be in Perth for obvious reasons. While promoting the event, Punk also dedicated an Instagram story to tell his fans that the current situation is taking a toll on his mental health because of how much he wanted to be at the event and perform for the audience. READ MORE:- “Rough Day”: CM Punk Highlights Mental Troubles During Injury Layoff Hours Before Elimination Chamber in Perth [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-rough-day-cm-punk-highlights-mental-troubles-during-injury-layoff-hours-before-elimination-chamber-in-perth/] This was a brave confession by the WWE legend and it seems like the promotion is trying its best to include him in its PLEs moving further. 

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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.
<table>
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<td><b>Date of BirthÂ </b></td>
<td><b>26 October 1978</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Marital StatusÂ </b></td>
<td><b>Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>HeightÂ </b></td>
<td><b>6ft 1 inch</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><b>218 lbs</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Theme Song</b></td>
<td><b>Cult of Personality by </b><b>Living Colour</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Finisher</b></td>
<td><b>Go to Sleep</b></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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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