CM Punk biography, career info and net worth

• CM Punk is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
• He is best known for his time with WWE where he reigned as WWE Champion for 434 days
• CM Punk, who earns $3 million per year at AEW, boasts a massive net worth of $12 million as of April 2023

For biography starters, CM Punk is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Born Philip Jack Brooks, CM Punk is best known for his time with WWE where he reigned as WWE Champion for 434 days. In his entire wrestling career, CM Punk has been portrayed as a sharp-tongued, outspoken, confrontational and a straight edge person.

CM Punk. Photo/Wrestling News.

Besides being a wrestler, Punk is known to some people as a sports commentator, retired mixed martial artist and an actor. He signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2014 and fought twice, losing both and subsequently being released. The 44-year-old has starred in the horror films Rabid and Girl on the Third Floor.

In a nutshell, we bring you CM Punk biography, including his WWE career, salary, net worth, personal life and FAQs.

CM Punk Biography 

Wrestling Career 

CM Punk began his professional wrestling journey in 1999 on the independent circuit. He often performed on Ring of Honor (ROH) and even won the ROH World Championship.

The American joined WWE in 2005 and was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a WWE development territory. Punk made his WWE main roster debut on ECW after a year-long stint at OVW. He won his first world title in September 2007 after defeating John Morrison, claiming the ECW World Heavyweight Championship.

Punk proved he was destined for greater things in the wrestling world after he won the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 24. He later won the World Heavyweight Championship.

CM Punk biography. Photo/ Sky Sports.

The American left Vince McMahon‘s promotion after winning the WWE Championship twice, the World Heavyweight Championship three times, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship and the Intercontinental Championship, among other titles.

CM Punk retired from professional wrestling in 2014 and made a return in August 2021 when he signed with AEW. His first match was against Darby Allin the following month. He won the AEW Championship for the first time after defeating Hangman Page at Double or Nothing.

Career Earnings 

To further your interest in reading CM Punk biography, we take a look at his career earnings. The American wrestler has maintained a consistent career as a professional wrestler which has allowed him to establish his current impressive net worth.

Between 2006 and 2008, Punk was ECW’s highest-earning star, pulling in between $200,000 and $300,000 per year. His salary increased from around $1 million per year in 2011 to $1.3 million in 2012 and 2013 during his time with WWE. In his two fights at UFC, Punk reportedly earned over $1.5 million, as per CAknowledge. He earns $3 million per year at AEW.

Net Worth 

According to Wealthy Gorilla, CM Punk has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of April 2023. Apart from wrestling, Punk’s net worth has increased over the years due to his commentary and acting roles.

Personal Life 

Well, CM Punk biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. To begin with, Punk was born to a housewife and an engineer. His father struggled with alcoholism while his mother had bipolar disorder, causing him to become estranged from her.

CM Punk has five siblings. Since June 2014, he has been married to fellow wrestler April Mendez, popularly known as AJ Lee. Punk is an atheist and supports same-sex marriage.

FAQs 

How old is CM Punk?

Born on 26 October 1978, CM Punk is 44 years old.

What is CM Punk’s AEW salary? 

AEW signed CM Punk on a lucrative contract of $3 million a year for the next three years.

What is CM Punk’s net worth? 

CM Punk has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2023.

Who is CM Punk’s wife? 

CM Punk is married to retired professional wrestler AJ Lee.

Did CM Punk compete in UFC? 

Yes. CM Punk signed with UFC in 2014 and fought twice, losing both.