Phillip Jack Brooks, better known as CM Punk, has officially returned to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for the second time. He is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. CM Punk started his pro wrestling career in the indies with promotions like Major League Wrestling (MLW), NWA: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (NWA TNA), Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), CHIKARA, and Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH), among others. He made his WWE debut at Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) on June 24, 2006. During his first stint in WWE, he remained from 2006-14, during which he was notable for being a member of The New Nexus.
He retired from wrestling in 2014, only to come out of retirement and debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on August 20, 2021, and won the AEW World Championship twice throughout his career. He rejoined WWE after his appearance on November 25, 2023, after the conclusion of Survivor Series: Wargames. Throughout his WWE career, CM Punk has won the WWE Championship twice, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship thrice, the ECW Championship, the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the WWE World Tag Team Championship, and Money in the Bank twice. The Best in the World is notable for his signature move, Anaconda Vise, a submission used to make his opponents tap out. His more notable signature move is G.T.S. (Go To Sleep), which is used for finishing off his opponents by hitting their head with his knee.
CM Punk’s WrestleMania Records:- Wins and Losses
CM Punk has appeared in the event eight times as of 2025. Of these, he has won thrice and lost five times. One of his most notable performances at the event was at WrestleMania 28 where he successfully retained his WWE Championship against Chris Jericho. However, his biggest and best WrestleMania match is regarded to be against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29.
After returning to WWE, CM Punk stood at the center of the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 main event alongside Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins in a triple-threat match. This was Punk's first-ever WrestleMania main event. During the bout, Paul Heyman handed Punk a steel chair, appearing to offer support. As Punk raised the chair toward Reigns, Heyman struck with a low blow, allowing Reigns to attack Punk with the same weapon. With Punk incapacitated, Heyman directed Reigns to target Rollins, only to deliver another low blow, this time to Reigns. The shift in momentum opened the path for Rollins to secure the victory.
| CM Punk | WrestleMania Numbers |
| Fights | 8 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Win-Loss Record | 3 - 5 |
| First WrestleMania | WrestleMania 23 (April 1, 2007) |
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CM Punk’s WrestleMania Appearances List
CM Punk is a veteran performer at WrestleMania, having won thrice and lost four times in his career. The following table details CM Punk’s WrestleMania opponent, match types, and match results so far.
| Dates | Event | Match Type | Opponent | Match Results |
| April 1, 2007 | WrestleMania 23 | Money in the Bank Ladder Match | Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, King Booker (with Queen Sharmell), Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Edge and Finlay | Lost |
| March 30, 2008 | WrestleMania 24 | Money in the Bank Ladder Match | Chris Jericho, Mr. Kennedy, MVP, Carlito, John Morrison, and Shelton Benjamin | Won |
| April 5, 2009 | WrestleMania 25 | Money in the Bank Ladder Match | Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas), Finally (with Hornswoggle), Christian, Kane, MVP, Kofi Kingston and Shelton Benjamin | Won |
| March 28, 2010 | WrestleMania 26 | Singles Match (with Luke Gallows and Serena) | Rey Mysterio | Lost |
| April 3, 2011 | WrestleMania 27 | Singles Match | Randy Orton | Lost |
| April 1, 2012 | WrestleMania 28 | WWE Championship Match (Singles Match) (as Champion) | Chris Jericho | Won (Retained WWE Championship) |
| April 7, 2013 | WrestleMania 29 | Singles Match (with Paul Heyman) | The Undertaker | Lost |
| April 19, 2025 | WrestleMania 41 | Triple Threat Main Event Match | Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns | Lost |
CM Punk’s WrestleMania Special/Guest Appearances
CM Punk made his first guest appearance at WrestleMania XL. He had suffered an injury by tearing his right triceps during the 2024 Royal Rumble and was not medically cleared to fight at WrestleMania XL. Therefore, he decided to be the guest commentator in the match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Night 2 on April 7, 2024. McIntyre won the match and went ahead to taunt Punk. However, the Second City Saint decided to hit back at McIntyre and attacked him, allowing Mr. Money in the Bank Damian Priest to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
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FAQ's On CM Punk WrestleMania Record and Appearances
A. CM Punk was defeated by Seth Rollins in the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 main event after Paul Heyman betrayed both Punk and Roman Reigns, allowing Rollins to capitalize and win the match.
A. CM Punk stands at 6’2” and weighs 218 lbs.
A. CM Punk’s actual name is Phillip Jack Brooks.
A. CM Punk’s signature moves are Anaconda Vise and G.T.S. (Go To Sleep).
