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<h2>AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results</h2>
All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7xaqmMyjmAsByHJpCrnlyMbRxjs=/1400x1050/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19622967/EO7md32XUAApg5L.jpg" alt="I'm Embarrassed this Happens" data-noaft="1" />

Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History</h2>
It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE.

The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://gmsrp.cachefly.net/images/19/01/02/06fa27e58f9aa42ca3eb7ef0dfd176bd/960.jpg" alt="Two WWE legends are set to be involved in Cody Rhodes &amp; The Young Bucks' All Elite Wrestling | GiveMeSport" data-noaft="1" />

Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars.

The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cody-young-bucks.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes And The Young Bucks Mock WWE 24/7 Title | WrestlingWorld" data-noaft="1" />

Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world.
<h3>Build-up</h3>
Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i2-prod.mylondon.news/incoming/article14051044.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-879842246.jpg" alt="Tony Khan reaffirms commitment to Fulham role after being named president of All Elite Wrestling | Football-Addict" data-noaft="1" />

Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer.

Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i1.wp.com/fullpresscoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KennyOmega.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1" alt="Why Kenny Omega made the right choice going to AEW - Full Press Coverage" data-noaft="1" />

Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business.

AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents.
<h3>Current times</h3>
<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://s3.superluchas.com/2020/07/Orange-Cassidy-y-Chris-Jericho-AEW.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho Reacts to his Iconic Debate with Orange Cassidy on AEW - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues.

In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jon-Moxley-4.jpg" alt="Jon Moxley blasts the fan Who ran at him during AEW All Out Entrance - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE.
<h2>What is AEW?</h2>
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>How AEW is different from WWE?</h2>
Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AEW05224-1200x675.jpg" alt="AEW Dynamite 7/22/20 Part 1 - Now That's What I Call Extreme Rules" data-noaft="1" />

WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days.

The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wrestlezone.com/assets/uploads/2020/07/AEW-Dynamite-Darby-Allin-Ricky-Starks-Skateboard.jpg" alt="Ricky Starks Shows Off Bloody Back After Landing On Thumbtacks - Wrestlezone" data-noaft="1" />

AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away.
<h2>AEW Roster</h2>
AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://cultaholic.com/files/images/Kenny%20Omega%20AEW%20Dynamite%20AAA.jpg" alt="" width="901" height="507" data-iml="35018" />

AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold.

AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/TS1-EP0YQNVxdvfA7k9Aa-evIP0=/404x0:2047x1095/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67018596/EaHjZ4xXgAEi_r7.0.0.0.jpeg" alt="Wrestling's Best Women, #10: Hikaru Shida - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them.

The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/004/380/828/aa31261f94e2fffe857b2d948ba9fdf1_crop_exact.jpg?w=2975&amp;h=2048&amp;q=85" alt="AEW Revolution 2020 Results: Orange Cassidy Shines Brightest, More Hot Takes | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara.

The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://em.wattpad.com/a966bc4df39068d42f7c1a85a2068355f8de60f7/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f47487274426d344d674a664861513d3d2d3137312e313630623932336531366633623462373636303233313938323135362e6a7067" alt="AEW Smash or Pass - Anna Jay - Wattpad" data-noaft="1" />

AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster.
<h2>Where to watch AEW?”</h2>
AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.
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<td valign="middle">Tony Khan</td>
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<td valign="middle">The United States of America</td>
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<td valign="middle">TNT</td>
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<td valign="middle">January 1, 2019- Present</td>
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<td valign="middle">October 2, 2019</td>
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<td valign="middle">Wednesday, 8 PM E.T.</td>
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<td valign="middle">Location</td>
<td valign="middle">Georgia (exact location undisclosed)</td>
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<td valign="middle">Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">TNT Website</td>
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<td valign="middle">TNT</td>
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AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.  Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.  History It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE. The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show. Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars. The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows. Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world. Build-up Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC. Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer. Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac. Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business. AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents. Current times The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues. In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes. It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE. What is AEW? All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.  How AEW is different from WWE? Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.  WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days. The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this. AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away. AEW Roster AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.  AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter. AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold. AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed. The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them. The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa. Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara. The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes. AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster. Where to watch AEW?” AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. 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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.
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<td><b>Date of BirthÂ </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>HeightÂ </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>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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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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<h2>MJF 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
If there is ever a successor for Chris Jericho, it should be the one and only MJF. The AEW Superstar has grown popular because of his flawless skills on the mic and is the promo man for the company with Jericho.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, or MJF in short, began his professional wrestling career with Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in 2015. There, he clinched the CZW Wired Championship twice.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He then vacated the title and returned to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. During his time at CZW, he also signed a contract with Major League Wrestling (MLW) on September 5, 2017.
<h3>Major League Wrestling</h3>
There, he went through a series of excellent matches and even had an initial winning streak. MJF impressed the audience by pulling off a win against MVP.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Although MJF failed to win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship after various attempts, he made it up by becoming the first-ever World Middleweight Champion.

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Hot off this victory, MJF defended the title successfully twice, but luck was not on his side. The Superstar was forced to surrender the title after suffering a fractured elbow.

He returned to action in February 2019 but never regained the Championship. Instead, he clinched the MLW Tag Team Championship along with Richard Holliday as part of the faction known as Dynasty.

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<h3>AEW</h3>
MJF left MLW in January 2020 to join All Elite Wrestling, which proved to be a major upgrade for his career. The talent rose to become one of the major Superstars for the promotion.

MJF made ripples into waves with his excellent mic work. As AEW emerged as the chief competitor of WWE, a lot of critics and fans started realizing the brilliant talent of MJF in front of the audience.

He won the Dynamite Diamond ring in 2019, beating AEW's homegrown talent Hangman Page. He began 2020 by feuding with his former mentor, Cody Rhodes. He beat Rhodes at AEW Revolution, which launched his career into the stratosphere.

Losses to Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus at Double Or Nothing halted the youngster's momentum, but feuding with Jon Moxley put him right back on the path of success. Although he lost, MJF was a made man in AEW.

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MJF heads into 2021 as a part of the Inner Circle. Under Chris Jericho's guidance, the Salt of the Earth has a lot to learn and a lot to give back to the wrestling community as well.
<h3>Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle</h3>
The Superstar realized that the only man doing the mic better than him in the company was Chris Jericho. Y2J worked under the faction known as the “Inner Circle” and already had a name for himself.

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MJF decided that a partnership with Jericho would be much better than an all-out feud. However, the two ended up fighting over a place in the Inner Circle.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Jericho maintained that MJF doesn’t have what it takes to be in the group. Determined to prove him wrong, he fought Chris Jericho at Full Gear in a huge showdown.

MJF pulled off the victory and is now an official member of the Inner Circle. It is quite interesting to see where this partnership with Chris Jericho goes. There’s a lot more to come from the mic expert, and we will see the best of him unleashed over the next few years.

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<h2>MJF Achievements</h2>
MJF is a 1-time CZW Wired Champion and CZW World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the AAW Wrestling Championship and Dramatic Dream Team Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship 1 time each.

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He was also MLW World Middleweight Champion and MLW World Tag Team Champion once. MJF ranked no.22 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020.

Although he is yet to win a major title in AEW, he has the Dynamite Diamond Ring in his possession as a reward for beating “Hangman” Adam Page after the first-ever Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale. He won the same ring in 2020 as well, beating Orange Cassidy in the finals.

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<h2>MJF Net Worth in 2021</h2>
The Salt of the Earth has an estimated <a href="https://playerswiki.com/maxwell-jacob-friedman">net worth</a> of $1 million in 2021, which is impressive for a young superstar like him.
<h2>How to contact MJF?</h2>
You can contact MJF through his social media handles

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/The_MJF?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@The_MJF</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_mjf/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@the_mjf</a>
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<td valign="middle">Markwell T. Friedman<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">March 15, 1996</td>
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<td valign="middle">United States of America<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">Height</td>
<td valign="middle">5 ft 11 in ( 180 cm )</td>
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<td valign="middle">226 lbs ( 103 Kg)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="middle">May 25, 2019 (AEW)</td>
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<td valign="top">Pat Buck

Curt Hawkins</td>
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<td valign="top">Maxwell Jacob Feinstein

Maxwell Jacob Friedman

MJF

Pete Lightning

Sandy Bunker</td>
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<td valign="middle">$1 million</td>
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MJF 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements If there is ever a successor for Chris Jericho, it should be the one and only MJF. The AEW Superstar has grown popular because of his flawless skills on the mic and is the promo man for the company with Jericho. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, or MJF in short, began his professional wrestling career with Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in 2015. There, he clinched the CZW Wired Championship twice.  He then vacated the title and returned to win the CZW World Heavyweight Championship. During his time at CZW, he also signed a contract with Major League Wrestling (MLW) on September 5, 2017. Major League Wrestling There, he went through a series of excellent matches and even had an initial winning streak. MJF impressed the audience by pulling off a win against MVP.  Although MJF failed to win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship after various attempts, he made it up by becoming the first-ever World Middleweight Champion. Hot off this victory, MJF defended the title successfully twice, but luck was not on his side. The Superstar was forced to surrender the title after suffering a fractured elbow. He returned to action in February 2019 but never regained the Championship. Instead, he clinched the MLW Tag Team Championship along with Richard Holliday as part of the faction known as Dynasty. AEW MJF left MLW in January 2020 to join All Elite Wrestling, which proved to be a major upgrade for his career. The talent rose to become one of the major Superstars for the promotion. MJF made ripples into waves with his excellent mic work. As AEW emerged as the chief competitor of WWE, a lot of critics and fans started realizing the brilliant talent of MJF in front of the audience. He won the Dynamite Diamond ring in 2019, beating AEW&#8217;s homegrown talent Hangman Page. He began 2020 by feuding with his former mentor, Cody Rhodes. He beat Rhodes at AEW Revolution, which launched his career into the stratosphere. Losses to Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus at Double Or Nothing halted the youngster&#8217;s momentum, but feuding with Jon Moxley put him right back on the path of success. Although he lost, MJF was a made man in AEW. MJF heads into 2021 as a part of the Inner Circle. Under Chris Jericho&#8217;s guidance, the Salt of the Earth has a lot to learn and a lot to give back to the wrestling community as well. Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle The Superstar realized that the only man doing the mic better than him in the company was Chris Jericho. Y2J worked under the faction known as the “Inner Circle” and already had a name for himself. MJF decided that a partnership with Jericho would be much better than an all-out feud. However, the two ended up fighting over a place in the Inner Circle.  Jericho maintained that MJF doesn’t have what it takes to be in the group. Determined to prove him wrong, he fought Chris Jericho at Full Gear in a huge showdown. MJF pulled off the victory and is now an official member of the Inner Circle. It is quite interesting to see where this partnership with Chris Jericho goes. There’s a lot more to come from the mic expert, and we will see the best of him unleashed over the next few years. MJF Achievements MJF is a 1-time CZW Wired Champion and CZW World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the AAW Wrestling Championship and Dramatic Dream Team Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship 1 time each. He was also MLW World Middleweight Champion and MLW World Tag Team Champion once. MJF ranked no.22 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of top 500 singles wrestlers in 2020. Although he is yet to win a major title in AEW, he has the Dynamite Diamond Ring in his possession as a reward for beating “Hangman” Adam Page after the first-ever Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale. He won the same ring in 2020 as well, beating Orange Cassidy in the finals. MJF Net Worth in 2021 The Salt of the Earth has an estimated net worth of $1 million in 2021, which is impressive for a young superstar like him. How to contact MJF? You can contact MJF through his social media handles Twitter: @The_MJF Instagram: @the_mjf  Real name Markwell T. Friedman   Born March 15, 1996  Nationality United States of America   Height 5 ft 11 in ( 180 cm )  Weight 226 lbs ( 103 Kg)   Debut May 25, 2019 (AEW)  Trained by Pat Buck Curt Hawkins  Ring name(s) Maxwell Jacob Feinstein Maxwell Jacob Friedman MJF Pete Lightning Sandy Bunker  Net Worth $1 million

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MJF makes a reference to CM Punk in his hometown of Chicago

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