10 Enhancement talents from the past who are now top WWE Superstars

#2 CM Punk

He was a 'gangster before becoming the 'Best in the World' — He was a 'gangster' before becoming the 'Best in the World'

Arguably the biggest name in modern-day pro-wrestling, CM Punk has a bittersweet history with WWE that still prompts supportive chants for the ‘Best in the World’. But before Punk went on to take the business by storm, he was just another extra involved with the backstage crew.

Back in 2006, CM Punk appeared as an extra during John Cena’s entrance at WrestleMania 22. Cena entered the arena in a car that had a few ‘gangsters’ hanging out by the side, carrying dummy guns. He was set to face Triple H in the main event of WrestleMania and that was the first time when Punk saw the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’ up close.

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WrestleMania 22 was hosted by Allstate Arena and five years later, CM Punk returned to the building as a Superstar. He went on to beat John Cena for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank and walked out of the same building as a Champion.

Now, that’s poetic…

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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