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WWE will hold its final main roster PLE of 2023 on Saturday with an iconic event set to record a number of twists and surprises. And the most anticipated one among all the others is none other than the former World Champion CM Punk [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cm-punk] reverting to the WWE ring. There’s been a lot of back and forth with his return for months [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-all-cm-punk-references-made-so-far-on-wwe-tv-amidst-denial-of-his-rumored-return/] and the latest one came around last week’s SmackDown episode where a previous Ring of Honor CM Punk promo was referenced. On the other hand, WWE denied the notion repeatedly. WWE MADE A LAST-MINUTE TEASE ON CM PUNK’S SLATED RETURN Now, at the very last minute, they are giving us a last ray of hope. During the pre-event coverage of tonight’s PLE at Chicago, the crowd was roaring high with CM Punk chants as they always do, but Booker T’s reaction to the vociferous crowd spoke volumes. He gave an enthusiastic and positive response while the chants were being chanted by the wrestling faithful. Now, we have to wait a bit for the final outcome. Read more: CM Punk Tears Apart WWE and Vince McMahon During AEW Debut on Rampage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/aew-news-cm-punk-tears-apart-wwe-and-vince-mcmahon-during-aew-debut-on-rampage/] The show is on and fans are holding tight to the hope of the Devil’s return. But if it by any chance materializes, it would be so at the cost of the WWE veteran’s permanent end of the story. RYBACK WILL GO DOWN THE RING FOREVER IF CM PUNK RETURNS TONIGHT The veteran we are talking about was none other than the Ryback. The former WWE superstar is still not out of the promotion officially. Although he was released by WWE in 2016 on the national wrestling scene, the 42-year-old has been stirring drama to get back in the squared circle for a while now. And it seems like he’s still not done with throwing tantrums through ever-questionable social media behaviors. This time it hinges on the potential CM Punk return to the WWE Universe. The Big Guy made a bombshell claim regarding Punk. He declared that he’s ready to hang up his boots for now and forever if the company brings back Punk at Survivor Series. [data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==] This obviously stemmed from the long tumultuous history between the two former superstars in the past. Ryback never hesitated to air his grievances toward the Best in The World. But this time, he just unleashed all his suppressed rage with one shot. Watch the story: Triple H Shares How Vince McMahon Prepared Him For His Current Job At WWE [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-triple-h-shares-how-vince-mcmahon-prepared-him-for-his-current-job-at-wwe] What’s your take on WWE continuing to tease CM Punk’s potential return amidst Survivor Series PLE airing live? Let us know in the comments. 

<p>WWE will hold its final main roster PLE of 2023 on Saturday with an iconic event set to record a number of twists and surprises. And the most anticipated one among all the others is none other than the former World Champion CM Punk reverting to the WWE ring. There’s been a lot of back&hellip;</p>


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Shreya Nag is a senior WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism, she has worked as both a writer and a news moderator. She has built a loyal readership with over 1000 articles to her name at ES.

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Shreya Nag is a senior WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism, she has worked as both a writer and a news moderator. She has built a loyal readership with over 1000 articles to her name at ES. Shreya’s expertise lies in covering the core sporting angles, and she never fails to deliver top-notch content about each WWE release. Her wide-spread coverage of stars like Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes to name a few, has received high praise in the pro wrestling fraternity and has also caught the attention of wrestlers, including Chris Danger. While she enjoys singing besides writing, it is safe to say that pro wrestling has taken over her life, as much of her time on social media is spent keeping up with her favorites.

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Shreya Nag is a senior WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in
journalism, she has worked as both a writer and a news moderator. She has built
a loyal readership with over 1000 articles to her name at ES. Shreya’s expertise
lies in covering the core sporting angles, and she never fails to deliver
top-notch content about each WWE release. Her wide-spread coverage of stars like
Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes to name a few, has received high
praise in the pro wrestling fraternity and has also caught the attention of
wrestlers, including Chris Danger. While she enjoys singing besides writing, it
is safe to say that pro wrestling has taken over her life, as much of her time
on social media is spent keeping up with her favorites.

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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.
<table>
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<td><b>Date of Birth </b></td>
<td><b>26 October 1978</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Marital Status </b></td>
<td><b>Married to AJ Mendez (WWE name AJ Lee)</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Height </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>

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