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Phillip Jack Brooks, better known as CM Punk, is an American mixed martial artist, comic book writer and retired professional wrestler. CM Punk is currently signed to both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Cage of Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC). In UFC, CM Punk competes in the welterweight division and in CFFC, he works as a commentator.
CM Punk has won several championships throughout his professional wrestling career. He is a former 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-timeWorld 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 6th longest reigning WWE Champion of all-time.
As of 2020, the net worth of CM Punk is at a total of over $8 million. CM Punk’s professional wrestling career was monumental, but sadly, CM Punk’s MMA career hasn’t been a successful one. CM Punk net worth has been a matter of interest among the pro wrestling and MMA fans.
CM Punk’s WWE career rightfully earned him the moniker of “The Best in The World.” CM Punk made his OVW debut on September 8, 2005. He made his ECW debut on June 8, 2006, defeating Stevie Richards. His straight edge gimmick earned him instant success in the company and he went on to win the Money In The Bank ladder matches at two consecutive WrestleManias – 24 and 25.
Some of CM Punk’s notable feuds in WWE have been with Jeff Hardy, Edge, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Triple H, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar etc.
CM Punk’s wife is former WWE diva April Jeanette Mendez, better known as AJ Lee. They got married on June 13, 2014. AJ Lee is an author and retired professional wrestler. She is a former 3-time WWE Diva’s champion and is considered to be one of the forerunners of the women’s revolution in WWE.
As of now, AJ Lee net worth is over $4 million.
CM Punk’s house is located in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. He purchased the house in early 2010 for $2150000. It’s an elegant and beautiful house, consisting of a theatre room and a wine cellar.
The first floor of his house is rented to a tattoo studio.
CM Punk MMA and professional wrestling careers have earned him millions of dollars. In ECW, CM Punk was one of the highest paid superstars in 2006-2008. He earned $200000 to $300000 annually.
In WWE, CM Punk had an annual income of $1000000 in 2011, $1.3 million in 2012-13 and $1.7 million in 2013-14. Being the cover star of the WWE 2K13 video game earned him around $200000. The ‘Best in The World’ DVD did a tremendous business among the fans and earned thousands of dollars. It has been speculated that CM Punk would’ve been paid $1.3 million to $1.8 million in 2016 and $2 million in 2017 if he hadn’t left WWE.
Although CM Punk MMA career in the UFC hasn’t been successful, it hasn’t stopped him from earning millions of dollars.
Professional record breakdown
| 2 matches | 0 wins | 2 losses |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
CM Punk made his UFC debut on September 10, 2016 at UFC 203 where he faced Mickey Gall. He was defeated by Gall via submission. CM Punk MMA fought his second match at UFC 225 where he was defeated by Mike Jackson via unanimous decision.
For his first appearance in the UFC, CM Punk received $500000. It’s believed that his debut was the sole reason for an additional 125000-225000 PPV buys. Out of PPV revenue, CM Punk MMA takeaway amounted over the million dollar mark. For his second appearance, CM Punk was paid $503500 and an additional $500000 as appearance fee and another $3500 as fight week incentive.
CM Punk has a 2 million-dollar house at Chicago, where he lives with his wife AJ Lee. The first floor of his house has been rented to a tattoo studio. He also earns a lot of money by writing comic books.
| Full Name | Phillip Jack Brooks |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Salary | $1 Million |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Source of Income | MMA Wrestling, Comic Book Writings |
| Charity | C.J. Wilson’s Children’s Charities |
| Marital Status | Married to April Jeanette Mendez (2014-Present) |
People Also Ask
AJ Lee possesses a net worth of about $4 Million.
Yes, CM Punk is married to AJ Lee since June, 2014.
Phil Brooks is professionally known as CM Punk. Although there are rumors that CM refers to ‘Chicago Made’, Punk clarified that it actually stands for ‘Chick Magnet’.
CM Punk left WWE in 2014 owing to creative disagreements.
CM Punk retired as a pro-wrestler in 2014. However, he has been involved in 2 UFC matches since then.
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