On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of CM Punk, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Phillip Jack Brooks was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1978, and he is currently 46 years old.
He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand under the ring name of CM Punk.
CM Punk was inducted in the ROH Hall of Fame in 2022.
CM Punk Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Phillip Jack Brooks
- Ring Names
- CM Punk ( March 13, 1999 - Present)
- Born October 26, 1978 (age 46)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Chicago, Illinois
- Billed From
- Chicago, Illinois
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 218 lbs (99 kg) ( August 20, 2021 - Present)
- 170 lbs (77 kg) ( September 11, 2016 - November 7, 2018)
- 218 lbs (99 kg) ( October 6, 2011 - June 13, 2014)
- 222 lbs (101 kg) ( August 1, 2006 - October 5, 2011)
- Nicknames The Best In The World; The Voice of the Voiceless; The Straight-Edge Savior/Superstar; The Second City Saint
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( August 20, 2021 - Present)
- Analyst ( November 12, 2019 - June 30, 2020)
- Commentator ( November 8, 2018 - December 14, 2018)
- MMA Fighter ( December 6, 2014 - November 7, 2018)
- Wrestler ( March 13, 1999 - January 26, 2014)
- Commentator ( November 22, 2010 - December 20, 2010)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
Raw
December 11, 2023 Present Promotion WWEBrand
Free Agent
November 25, 2023 December 10, 2023 Promotion 
AEWAugust 20, 2021 September 2, 2023 Promotion 
UFCDecember 6, 2014 November 7, 2018 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 June 13, 2014 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 11, 2010 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 13, 2009 October 10, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 23, 2008 April 12, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
July 4, 2006 June 22, 2008 Promotion 
OVWSeptember 21, 2005 July 3, 2006 Promotion 
ROHNovember 9, 2002 August 13, 2005 Promotion 
NWA TNASeptember 18, 2002 February 25, 2004 Promotion 
MLWMay 9, 2003 September 19, 2003 Promotion 
ZERO ONEAugust 1, 2003 August 18, 2003 -
Images History
Nov 2023
Jun 2023
Aug 2022
Aug 2021
Jan 2016
Jun 2013
Jul 2012
Dec 2010
Jul 2010
May 2010
Nov 2009
Jul 2006
Sep 2002 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face August 20, 2021 Present Face June 17, 2013 January 26, 2014 Heel July 23, 2012 June 16, 2013 Face July 17, 2011 July 22, 2012 Heel June 28, 2009 July 16, 2011 Face September 21, 2005 June 27, 2009 Heel June 18, 2005 September 20, 2005 Face February 1, 2005 June 17, 2005 Heel March 15, 2003 January 31, 2005 Face March 13, 1999 March 14, 2003 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to RAW Inactive Break from the ring October 8, 2024 Present RAW Upper Card July 22, 2024 October 7, 2024 RAW Injured Right tricep tear January 28, 2024 July 21, 2024 RAW Upper Card November 25, 2023 January 27, 2024 AEW Inactive Post-All In brawl suspension August 28, 2023 September 2, 2023 AEW Upper Card June 17, 2023 August 27, 2023 AEW Inactive “Brawl Out” Suspension/Left tricep tear September 5, 2022 June 16, 2023 AEW Upper Card August 10, 2022 September 4, 2022 AEW Injured Broken foot June 3, 2022 August 9, 2022 AEW Upper Card August 20, 2021 June 2, 2022 WWE Inactive Company walkout January 27, 2014 June 13, 2014 WWE Upper Card June 16, 2013 January 26, 2014 WWE Inactive Hiatus April 8, 2013 June 15, 2013 WWE Upper Card January 7, 2013 April 7, 2013 WWE Injured Partially torn meniscus December 4, 2012 January 6, 2013 WWE Upper Card July 25, 2011 December 3, 2012 RAW Inactive Kayfabe contract expiring July 18, 2011 July 24, 2011 RAW Upper Card July 11, 2011 July 17, 2011 RAW Inactive Suspension for the Pipe Bomb promo June 28, 2011 July 10, 2011 RAW Upper Card December 20, 2010 June 27, 2011 RAW Injured Hip injury October 25, 2010 December 19, 2010 RAW Mid Card June 22, 2010 October 24, 2010 SD Upper Card May 25, 2010 June 21, 2010 SD Mid Card November 27, 2009 May 24, 2010 SD Upper Card April 5, 2009 November 26, 2009 RAW Mid Card September 22, 2008 April 4, 2009 RAW Upper Card December 3, 2006 September 21, 2008 ECW Mid Card July 4, 2006 December 2, 2006 TNA Low Card September 18, 2002 February 25, 2004
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Finishers
- GTS - Go To Sleep - Fireman's Carry into a Knee Lift ( August 20, 2021 - Present)
- GTS - Go To Sleep - Fireman's Carry into a Knee Lift ( June 24, 2006 - June 13, 2014)
- Anaconda Vise - Arm-trap Triangle Choke ( September 9, 2005 - June 13, 2014)
- Pepsi Plunge - Double Underhook Facebuster from the top rope ( November 9, 2002 - August 13, 2005)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Cult of Personality (remastered 2023)" by Living Colour - Single ( November 25, 2023 - Present)
- Theme Song "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour - Single ( August 20, 2021 - November 24, 2023)
- Theme Song "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour - Single ( July 25, 2011 - January 26, 2014)
- Theme Song "This Fire Burns" by Killswitch Engage - Single ( July 4, 2006 - July 17, 2011)
- Theme Song "Night Train" by The Bouncing Souls - Single ( June 19, 2005 - August 13, 2005)
- Theme Song "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour - Single ( February 1, 2005 - June 18, 2005)
- Theme Song "Miseria Cantare (The Beginning)" by AFI - Single ( January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005)
- Theme Song "A Call for Blood" by Hatebreed - Single ( November 9, 2002 - December 31, 2002)
- Theme Song "South of Heaven" by Slayer - Single ( August 5, 2000 - November 8, 2002)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- ROH Hall of Fame - Year 2022, Individual
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 WWE Championship
- 3 World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 ECW Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Kofi Kingston)
- 2 Mr. Money in the Bank (2008, 2009)
All Elite Wrestling
Ring of Honor
- 1 ROH World Championship
- 2 ROH Tag Team Championship (with Colt Cabana)
Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
- 5 IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship
- 2 IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Cartel
- 1 IWC Heavyweight Championship
Mid-American Wrestling
- 1 MAW Heavyweight Championship
NWA Cyberspace
- 1 NWA Cyberspace Tag Team Championship (with Julio Dinero)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Heavyweight Championship
- 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Seth Skyfire)
- 1 OVW Television Championship
St. Paul Championship Wrestling
- 2 SPCW Northern States Light Heavyweight/SDW Northern States Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Winner (2008)
- WWE Slammy Award - Superstar of the Year (2011)
- WWE Slammy Award - Return of the Year (2024 - at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023)
- WWE Slammy Award - "Pipe Bomb" of the Year (2011)
- WWE Slammy Award - OMG Moment of the Year (2008 - for his MITB cashing-in; 2024 - for returning to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023)
- WWE Slammy Award - Shocker of the Year (2009 - for forcing Jeff Hardy out from WWE)
- WWE Slammy Award - Despicable Me (2010 - for harassing Rey Mysterio and his family)
- WWE Slammy Award - T-Shirt of the Year (2011 - "Best in the World")
- WWE Slammy Award - Extreme Moment of the Year (2013 - for his vengeance on Paul Heyman at Hell in at Cell)
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- AEW Dynamite Award - Best Moment on the Mic (2021 - for his return at The First Dance)
- AEW Dynamite Award - Best Mic Duel (2021 - with MJF on Dynamite Thanksgiving Eve)
- SPCE Northern States Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (2000)
- MAW Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (2001)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2023)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (2011, 2012)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2011, 2021)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2012)
- PWI Feud of the Year (2011 - vs. John Cena; 2022 - vs. MJF)
- PWI Match of the Year (2011 - vs. John Cena at Money in the Bank)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2021)
- 1° in the PWI 500 (2012)
- WON Best Box Office Draw (2021)
- WON Most Charismatic (2021)
- WON Best Gimmick (2009, 2011)
- WON Best on Interviews (2011, 2012)
- WON Feud of the Year (2009 - vs. Jeff Hardy; 2011 - vs. John Cena)
- WON Pro Wrestling Match of the Year (2011 - vs. John Cena at Money in the Bank)
- Revolver's Golden Gods Award for Most Metal Athlete (2012)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- CMFTR - Dash Wilder / Cash Wheeler, Scott Dawson / Dax Harwood ( June 1, 2022 - September 2, 2023)
- The New Nexus - Bray Wyatt, Curtis Axel, David Otunga, Mason Ryan ( January 3, 2011 - July 17, 2011)
- Straight Edge Society - Joey Mercury, Luke / Doc Gallows, Serena Deeb ( November 7, 2009 - September 3, 2010)
- CM Punk & Kofi Kingston - Kofi Kingston ( October 20, 2008 - December 16, 2008)
- The Second City Saints - Ace Steel, Colt Cabana, Daffney, Traci Brooks ( March 22, 2003 - June 29, 2006)
- CM Punk & Colt Cabana - Colt Cabana ( April 14, 2000 - June 4, 2005)
- The New Dawn - Samoa Joe , Azrieal, Don Juan, Joshua Masters ( January 8, 2005 - May 28, 2005)
- The Gathering - Mickie James, Raven , Julio Dinero ( September 1, 2003 - December 7, 2003)
- Managers
- Family
- AJ Lee - Wife ( June 13, 2014 - Present)
