Childhood and Education Journey of CM Punk in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of CM Punk. From birth to education, explore key events.
Phillip Jack Brooks, known as CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE's Raw brand. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential wrestlers. His 434-day WWE Championship reign is the seventh-longest in history.
October 26, 1978: Phillip Jack Brooks Born
On October 26, 1978, Phillip Jack Brooks, known as CM Punk, was born. He is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE.
1997: Began Professional Wrestling Career
In 1997, CM Punk started his professional wrestling career on the independent circuit.
1999: Wrestling at Steel Domain Wrestling
In 1999, CM Punk began wrestling at Steel Domain Wrestling in St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of his training.
2002: Signed with Ring of Honor
In 2002, CM Punk signed with Ring of Honor (ROH) where he later won the ROH World Championship.
2009: Shift to a Sinister Character
In late 2009, CM Punk's character began taking on a more sinister direction, converting Luke Gallows to the straight-edge lifestyle.
January 2010: Conversion to Straight-Edge Lifestyle
Throughout January 2010, CM Punk began to convert planted members of the audience to a straight-edge lifestyle, making them take a pledge of allegiance to him and shaving their head as a sign of renewal and devotion.
2010: Feud with Rey Mysterio
During the first half of 2010, CM Punk feuded with Rey Mysterio, being eliminated by him during the Elimination Chamber match and later interrupting Mysterio's daughter's birthday.
November 2013: Discovery of Lump on Back
In November 2013, CM Punk found a lump on his back, which was misdiagnosed as a "fatty deposit" by Dr. Chris Amann, leading to health complications later.
November 2014: CM Punk Breaks Silence on WWE Exit
In November 2014, CM Punk broke his silence on Colt Cabana's podcast, detailing his suspension and firing by WWE.
2014: Working through an untreated and potentially fatal MRSA infection
During his final months in WWE in 2014, CM Punk had been working through an untreated MRSA infection and a broken ribs.
2014: Acrimonious Departure from WWE
In 2014, CM Punk departed WWE acrimoniously and largely retired from wrestling.
December 4, 2015: Appearance at Freelance Wrestling
On December 4, 2015, CM Punk made his first known appearance at a wrestling event post-WWE at a Freelance Wrestling show, managing Kikutaro.
April 19, 2019: Appearance at MKE Wrestling
On April 19, 2019, CM Punk appeared in disguise at an MKE Wrestling event, helping Ace Steel win a match.
June 2020: WWE Backstage Production Halt
In June 2020, production of WWE Backstage was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: WWE Backstage Series Cancellation
By 2021, WWE Backstage was cancelled as a series entirely by FOX.
