Phillip Jack Brooks, also famous with the name of CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former mixed martial artist. With 434 days as a WWE Champion, Punk is known for his rebellious spirit, magnetic charisma and in-ring abilities which are unmatched.
Apart from Wrestling, Punk has also tried his hand in acting and has been in a number of Hollywood films such as Girl on the third Floor, Rabid, Jacob’s WIfe, Arena and many more. He is also one of the wealthiest wrestlers in the WWE and is living a lavish lifestyle with the earnings he made throughout his career. In the article, we will have a breakdown of CM Punk’s Net Worth, Endorsements and lifestyle.
Full Name | Phillip Jack Brooks |
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Date of Birth | 26th October, 1978 |
Age | 45 years |
Wife | April Jeanette Mendez (AJ Lee) |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Wrestler, Actor, Martial Artist |
Net Worth | Around $12 Millon |
WWE Salary | $2.5 Million |
Annual Income | $3 Million |
CM Punk Early Life and Career
CM Punk was born in Chicago, Illinois on 26th October 1978, to an engineer and a housewife. He was raised in Lockport and attended Lockport Township High School. However, growing up wasn’t easy for Punk as his father struggled with the alcohol addiction, while his mother suffered from bipolar disorder which made him estranged from her.
Punk first stepped into professional Wrestling in the backyard wrestling federation known as the Lunatic Wrestling Federation along with his brother and other friends during the late 90s. He played his debut match on 25th October, 1997. After leaving the Lunatic Wrestling Federation, Punk joined Steel Dominion wrestling school in Chicago where he was trained by Ace Steel, Danny Dominion and Kevin Quinn.
Punk earned the title of International Wrestling Cartel (IWC) Heavyweight Champion in 2002. He finally made his appearance in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2006. His top-tier status and brand helped him to earn huge amount though his WWE contract and he also got included
Apart from being a 2-time WWE Champion and a WWE Intercontinental Champion, CM Punk has also been a 5-time IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion, 2-time IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Champion, IWC World Heavyweight Champion, OVW Heavyweight Champion, ROH World Champion, ECW Champion, 3-time World Heavyweight Champion (WWE), and the winner of the 2008 and 2009 Money In The Bank ladder matches.
In December, 2014, CM Punk signed a multi-fight contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to kick start his career as a mixed martial artist. Apart from that, he has also tried his hand in acting and made his hollywood debut with the 2019 horror film Girl on the Third Floor. Punk has also worked as a writer and introduction for the hardcover edition of Marvel Comics’ 2012 crossover event Avengers vs. X-Men.
CM Punk House
CM Punk owns a house worth around $4 million in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, Calif. Apart from this, Punk is also maintaining his longtime residence in a neighborhood located near Chicago. He purchased that for $2.2 million in 2010 and the luxurious house also has a theater room and a wine cellar.
CM Punk Wife
CM Punk married April Jeanette Mendez in June, 2014. Mendez is an author and a former professional wrestler who is also famous with the nickname of AJ Lee. She is a three-time Diva’s champion and is known to bring the revolution for Women in WWE.