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Finally, the wait was over; with 15,300 tickets sold at the historic Madison Square Garden, fans got to see CM Punk in action. This was something a few months ago was a pipedream for many. Since his return to the WWE at Survivor Series, fans have been waiting for his first in-ring match. However, to ease the tension and pressure, Punk took part in a bit of tomfoolery before the bell rang. This match has been something fans have been waiting for [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-rhea-ripley-takes-a-dig-at-cm-punk-ahead-of-his-bout-against-dominik-mysterio-at-the-msg/] since Punk’s return at WarGames. Despite being part of a live tour, fans still hyped it up beyond compare. CM PUNK FAKE TACKLES BYRON SAXTON CM Punk’s entrance at MSG was everything fans were expecting. A massive pop followed by a humbled and grateful-looking Punk coming out to the squared circle. This was his first match in the WWE after almost a decade, so he was going to soak it in. Taking to the ring before Dominik Mysterio came out, Punk decided to have some fun with the ring announcer Byran Saxton. As he ran laps around the ring as a warmup before his match, Punk fake tackled Saxton, who was present to announce the two wrestlers. Saxton almost fell over if not for the ropes and the referee stopping him. Punk did apologize and went back to hyping up the crowd before the match ensued. READ MORE: WATCH: CM Punk Chants Erupt at the MSG as Decade Long WWE In-Ring Return Finally Arrives [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-watch-in-cm-punk-chants-erupt-at-the-msg-as-decade-long-wwe-in-ring-return-finally-arrives/] As fans expected, the match was a quick squash match as it was part of the live tour. Dominik did put his best foot forward, but Punk was not going to lose his first match. Punk looked good, and Mysterio was able to make him look strong. After a quick GTS, Punk picked up the pinfall [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-cm-punk-thwarts-rhea-ripleys-attempted-pinfall-interference-emerges-victorious-in-wwe-comeback-match-at-msg/]. THE FUTURE OF PUNK IN THE WWE AHEAD OF MANIA SEASON After winning the match, Punk took a moment to thank the fans who attended the event. He claimed that they were the ones who elevated his career and continue to do so. Punk drew a comparison to Cody Rhodes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-that-isnt-me-finishing-my-story-contrasting-cody-rhodes-cm-punk-reveals-his-vision-for-the-royal-rumble-wrestlemania-in-a-post-match-video-at-msg/] during his speech. He claimed that after winning the Royal Rumble 2024 and headlining WrestleMania 2024, it would be the strat of his journey, not the end. This is the opposite of what Rhodes has been trying to do. What do you think about Punk trolling Saxton? Tell us in the comments. Watch This Story: Ranking The Biggest Survivor Series Betrayals Of All Time [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-ranking-the-biggest-survivor-series-betrayals-of-all-time/] 

Moments before CM Punk got ready to lock hands with Dominik Mysterio at MSG, he fooled around with the ring announcer with a fake takedown.

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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>Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)</b></td>
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<td><b>6ft 1 inch</b></td>
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<td><b>218 lbs</b></td>
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<td><b>Cult of Personality by </b><b>Living Colour</b></td>
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<td><b>Go to Sleep</b></td>
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