CM Punk: Age, UFC, Wife, Movies and More

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CM Punk, born Phillip Jack Brooks, is one of the most polarising figures in modern professional wrestling. He has made significant impacts in WWE, ventured into the UFC, and expanded his repertoire into acting. Here we’ll go in everything you need to know about his illustrious career so far.

FieldDetails
Full NamePhillip Jack Brooks
Ring NameCM Punk
NicknamesThe Best in the World, The Second City Saint, The Straight Edge Savior, The Voice of the Voiceless
Date of BirthOctober 26, 1978
HometownChicago, Illinois, USA
Height6’0″ (183 cm)
Weight218 lbs (99 kg)
NationalityAmerican
Billed FromChicago, Illinois
Trainer(s)Ace Steel, Danny Dominion, Kevin Quinn
DebutMarch 13, 1999

CM Punk Age

Born on 26 October 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, CM Punk is 46 years old as of May 2025. He began his wrestling career in the late 1990s and gained prominence in WWE from 2005 to 2014. After a hiatus, he returned to professional wrestling in 2021 and rejoined WWE in 2023.

CM Punk UFC

CM Punk transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2016, signing with the UFC. He competed in two bouts:

  • UFC 203 (2016): Faced Mickey Gall and lost via submission in the first round.
  • UFC 225 (2018): Fought Mike Jackson; the fight was initially a unanimous decision loss but was later overturned to a no contest due to Jackson’s positive test for marijuana.

His official UFC record stands at 0-1-0 (1 NC).

CM Punk Wife

CM Punk is married to April Jeanette Mendez, known professionally as AJ Lee, a former WWE Divas Champion. The couple met during their time in WWE and married in 2014. AJ Lee retired from professional wrestling in 2015 and has since pursued writing and production, including founding Scrappy Heart Productions.

CM Punk Movies

Beyond wrestling, CM Punk has ventured into acting, appearing in several films and television shows. Notable works include:

  • Girl on the Third Floor (2019): A horror film where he played the lead role.
  • Rabid (2019): A remake of David Cronenberg’s classic horror film.
  • Jakob’s Wife (2021): A horror film co-starring Barbara Crampton.
  • The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015): An animated crossover film featuring WWE Superstars.

Early Life & Background

Phillip Jack Brooks began his wrestling journey in the late 1990s with the Lunatic Wrestling Federation (LWF), a backyard promotion he started with friends. He later trained at the Steel Domain Wrestling school under Ace Steel and Danny Dominion. Punk’s straight edge lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, became a defining aspect of his wrestling persona.

Wrestling Career

Debut Information

TypeDate
Pro Wrestling DebutMarch 13, 1999
WWE DebutJune 24, 2006 (ECW)
AEW DebutAugust 20, 2021

Championships & Achievements

Championship/TitleNumber of Reigns
WWE Championship2
World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)3
ECW Championship1
Intercontinental Championship (WWE)1
World Tag Team Championship (WWE)1 (with Kofi Kingston)
AEW World Championship2
ROH World Championship1
ROH Tag Team Championship1 (with Colt Cabana)
Money in the Bank Winner2 (2008, 2009)
WWE Triple Crown ChampionYes
PWI Wrestler of the Year2011, 2012
PWI 500 Ranking#1 (2012)

Promotions Worked With

PromotionYears Active
WWE2005–2014, 2023–present
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)2021–2023
Ring of Honor (ROH)2002–2005
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)2003–2004
Independent Circuit1999–2005

Wrestling Style & Moves

CategoryMoves
Wrestling StyleTechnical, striking, submission-based with a straight edge persona
Signature MovesAnaconda Vise, Pepsi Twist, Shining Wizard, Running Knee/Bulldog Combo
Finishing MovesGo to Sleep (GTS), Anaconda Vice

Entrance Theme

Theme NameArtist
“Cult of Personality”Living Colour

Notable Rivalries

OpponentRivalry Highlights
John CenaFeud culminating at Money in the Bank 2011, featuring Punk’s “Pipebomb” promo
Jeff HardyRivalry over the World Heavyweight Championship in 2009
Chris JerichoPersonal feud leading to WrestleMania 28 match in 2012
Brock LesnarFeud in 2013 after betrayal by Paul Heyman
The UndertakerWrestleMania 29 match in 2013
Samoa JoeSeries of classic matches in ROH, including a 60-minute draw
MJFIntense rivalry in AEW, highlighted by promo battles and a dog collar match
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