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CM Punk during an ECW house show on July 17, 2006.
CM Punk during an ECW house show on July 17, 2006. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped
Statistics
Ring name(s) CM Punk
Billed height 6 ft. 1 in. (185 cm)[1]
Billed weight 222 lb. (101 kg)[1]
Born October 26, 1978 (1978-10-26) (age 29)[2]
Chicago, Illinois[2]
Billed from Chicago, Illinois[1]
Trained by Ace Steel[3]
Danny Dominion
Kevin Quinn
Dave Taylor
Dave Finlay
William Regal
Debut 1999
Website CMPunk.com

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Punk initially came to prominence through his career on the professional wrestling independent circuit, primarily as a member of the Ring of Honor (ROH) roster where he was an ROH Tag Team Champion, ROH World Champion, and the first head trainer of the ROH wrestling school. In Professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion. The Ring of Honor (ROH World Tag Team Championship is the Tag team title contested for in the independent Professional wrestling promotion Ring The Ring of Honor (ROH World Championship, originally named the "ROH Title" is the top championship title competed for in the independent Professional Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion. Along with Samoa Joe and Homicide, he was considered to be one of the three icons of ROH. Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker. Nelson Erazo (born March 20 1977) is an American professional wrestler of Puerto Rican descent better known by his ring [5]

Punk later accepted a contract from WWE and spent a year in their developmental promotion Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) during which time he won every championship in the promotion. Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. When the ECW brand was revived in 2006 Punk was brought into the brand's roster where he had several successes including being undefeated in singles competition for the six months after his debut and ultimately winning the ECW Championship in September 2007. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment.

Throughout his career, Punk has consistently used the gimmick of being straight edge, a lifestyle he follows in real life. Straight Edge refers to a lifestyle that started within the Hardcore punk subculture whose adherents make a commitment to refrain from using alcohol, Tobacco [6] Depending on alignment as a face or heel, different aspects of the culture are emphasized to encourage the desired audience reaction. In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. This article is about a Professional wrestling term For the World Wrestling Entertainment program see WWE Heat. [6]

Contents

Career

Early career

Punk's first venture into wrestling was a stint in a backyard wrestling federation called the Lunatic Wrestling Federation with his friends in the mid-late 1990s. Backyard wrestling (commonly referred to in abbreviation as BYW) is a loose term used to describe the controversial practice of Professional wrestling as performed He first started using the ring name CM Punk when he was put into a tag team named the Chick Magnets with CM Venom after another performer skipped out on the card. A ring name is a Stage name used by a professional wrestler, or in some cases a Martial artist or boxer. This article refers to the band For the wrestling term see Tag team. [6][7][8] Unlike his friends, Punk genuinely wanted to be a wrestler and saw it as more than simple fun. [6] After leaving the federation, he enrolled as a student at the "Steel Domain" wrestling school in Chicago, where he was trained by Ace Steel,[3] Danny Dominion and Kevin Quinn to become a professional wrestler. A professional wrestling school is a school or gym that teaches students the necessary skills to become pro wrestlers. Chris Guy (born January 25, 1973) is an American professional wrestler better known by his Ring name Ace Steel. As part of the training, he wrestled at St. Paul's Steel Domain Wrestling. Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U [6][9] It was in the Steel Domain that he met Scott Colton,[10][11] who soon adopted the stage name Colt Cabana. Scott Colton (born May 6 1980) better known by his Ring name Colt Cabana, is a Professional wrestler currently wrestling Punk and Cabana became best friends and spent most of their early career together working in the same independent promotions, as opponents or allies. In Professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised [10] In the independents Punk, along with fellow Steel Domain graduates Colt Cabana, Chuckie Smoothe, Adam Pearce and manager Dave Prazak, formed a stable named the Gold Bond Mafia. Adam Pearce (born June 24 1978 is an American Professional wrestler. Dave Prazak is a pro wrestling manager who works for many independent wrestling promotions in America [6] The Gold Bond Mafia (CM Punk, Colt Cabana and Chris Hero) wrestled The Black T-Shirt Squad (Mike Quackenbush, Reckless Youth and Don Montoya) in the main event of CHIKARA's debut show. Chris Spradlin (born December 24 1979 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Chris Hero. CHIKARA (sometimes referred to as CHIKARA Pro) is an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The BTS won after Reckless pinned Cabana following a Northern Light's Bomb 2k4.

Punk's home promotion for his early career is usually considered to be Independent Wrestling Association: Mid-South (IWA:Mid-South). Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (also known as IWA Mid-South IWA-MS and IWA Mid South Wrestling is an independent Professional wrestling promotion [6] During Punk's time in IWA:Mid-South he had high profile feuds with Colt Cabana and Chris Hero while also rising to the top of the roster winning the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship twice and the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship on five separate occasions. Chris Spradlin (born December 24 1979 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Chris Hero. The IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship is the major title in the IWA Mid-South. The IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship is the major title in the IWA Mid-South based in Louisville Kentucky. Notably his feud with Hero included a 55-minute TLC match,[6] a 93-minute two out of three falls match[9] and several 60-minute draws. A Tables Ladders and Chairs match, often abbreviated as a TLC, is a type of Professional wrestling match originated within World Wrestling Entertainment In Professional wrestling, a two out of three falls match, or a best of three falls match, is a series of three matches (often between two wrestlers or two teams of [11] Punk's matches with Cabana led him to being hired by the Ring of Honor promotion. Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion. [9] During his time in IWA:Mid-South he would also meet, wrestle against and become a friend of Eddie Guerrero. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos [6][9] From February 2003 until May 2004 Punk refused to wrestle for IWA:Mid-South. Punk claims that this was in protest to Ian Rotten's treatment of Chris Hero;[6] however Hero himself has stated he believes there were other reasons and Rotten's treatment of him was just an excuse by Punk to stop working for the company. John Williams is a American Professional wrestler better known by his Ring name Ian Rotten. [12] Eventually Punk returned to IWA:Mid-South and continued to perform as a wrestler and commentator for them until 2005 when he was signed to World Wrestling Entertainment. His last appearance in IWA:Mid-South was on July 2, 2005 in which he competed in a sixty-minute time limit draw against Delirious. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Delirious is an American professional wrestler currently wrestling on the Independent circuit, most notably in Ring of Honor.

Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Punk joined Ring of Honor initially as a babyface, but was quickly turned heel in a feud with Raven that featured numerous variants of no disqualification matches. Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion. In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. Scott Anthony Levy (born September 8 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) better known by his Ring name Raven, is an American Professional Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing At the same time Punk joined the wrestling promotion NWA Total Nonstop Action (TNA), where he was paired with Julio Dinero as, ironically, members of Raven's TNA stable The Gathering. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ( TNA) is an American Professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and his father Jerry Jarrett This article is about the American Professional wrestlerFor the Colombian radio personality see Julio Sanchez Cristo Brian Wohl (born April 14 Raven's Nest was a Professional wrestling stable led by Raven that was present in Extreme Championship Wrestling between 1995 and 1997

Punk started climbing the ranks of ROH with notable achievements including coming second at the Second Anniversary show during the tournament to crown the first ROH Pure Champion, losing to A.J. Styles in the finals, and winning the ROH Tag Team Championship twice with Colt Cabana as the Second City Saints, both times defeating the Briscoe Brothers to win the championship. The Ring of Honor (ROH Pure Championship was a title contested for in the North American independent Professional wrestling promotion Ring of Honor Alan Jones (born June 2 1978 (TNA where he is a three-time TNA Triple Crown Champion. The Ring of Honor (ROH World Tag Team Championship is the Tag team title contested for in the independent Professional wrestling promotion Ring The Second City Saints were an American Professional wrestling stable in Ring of Honor, consisting of CM Punk, Colt Cabana and Circa October 2003 Punk was hired as the first head trainer of the Ring of Honor wrestling school,[6][13] having previously been a trainer for the Steel Domain[6] and Primetime Wrestling. Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion. [14]

CM Punk in a match against Danny Dominion at an NWA Midwest event.
CM Punk in a match against Danny Dominion at an NWA Midwest event. The National Wrestling Alliance ( NWA) is the largest governing body for a group of independent Professional wrestling promotions and sanctions various NWA

Meanwhile in TNA on February 25, 2004 Punk had a physical scuffle with Teddy Hart that was broken up by Sabu outside of a restaurant shortly before a TNA show stemming from an ROH show in which Hart performed three unplanned spots putting several other wrestlers in danger of injury. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Teddy Hart (born Theodore Annis In the Calgary based Stampede Wrestling promotion Hart teamed with Smith T Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12 1964) better known by his Ring name Sabu, is an American professional wrestler. Teddy Hart (born Theodore Annis In the Calgary based Stampede Wrestling promotion Hart teamed with Smith T [15][16] Around the same time as the scuffle Punk and Dinero stopped appearing on TNA shows leading to speculation he was fired for the incident. [17] However, Punk has stated that the scuffle had no bearing on his TNA career and that the reason he and Dinero stopped appearing on TNA pay per views was that TNA officials believed that he and Dinero had not gotten over as heels, having recently turned heel with Dinero by attacking Raven forming a tag team managed by James Mitchell leading to the officials deciding to put the angle on hold indefinitely and thus had no use for Punk or Dinero. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event James (Jim Mitchell (born February 26 1965) is an American Professional wrestling manager, known for his appearances with [17] Punk officially quit TNA in March 2004 during the Rob Feinstein controversy after having a dispute with the TNA offices over his ability to compete in ROH following a TNA order that their contracted wrestlers were to no longer wrestle in ROH. Robert Feinstein is the owner and operator of RF Video (a professional wrestling video tape & DVD distribution company who were best known as the videographers of Extreme Championship [18]

In ROH Punk faced off against ROH World Champion Samoa Joe for the championship in a three match series. The Ring of Honor (ROH World Championship, originally named the "ROH Title" is the top championship title competed for in the independent Professional Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker. The first match, on June 12, 2004 at World Title Classic in Dayton, Ohio, resulted in a 60 minute time-limit draw when neither Punk nor Joe could pin or cause the other to submit in the sixty minutes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. The second match between Samoa Joe and CM Punk was planned to have occurred on December 4, 2004. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " However, because Steve Corino was pulled from a match with Samoa Joe by Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE the second match was hastily rescheduled on October 11, 2004 for October 16 in Punk's hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Steven "Steve" Eugene Corino (born May 29 1973) is a Canadian professional wrestler, who worked for Pro Wrestling ZERO1 and numerous "ZERO-ONE" redirects here ZERO-ONE is also the name of the vehicle in Pokémon Snap. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. [11] At Joe vs. Punk II on October 16 they wrestled to a second 60 minute draw. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western In addition to becoming Ring of Honor's best selling DVD at that point, the match received the first 5-star rating by Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter for a match in North America since 1997. David Allan Meltzer (born October 24 1961 is the editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON. [11] Joe ended the series by defeating Punk in the third and final match on December 4, 2004 at All-Star Extravaganza 2 in which there was a no time limit stipulation. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

In June 2005, Punk accepted a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, after a try-out match against Val Venis on its Sunday Night HEAT show. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Sean Allen Morley (born March 6 1971) European Championship once and World Tag Team Championship once with Lance WWE Heat (formerly known as WWE Sunday Night Heat and capitalized as WWE HEAT) was a Professional wrestling show for Even though he had accepted the deal, Punk went on to defeat Austin Aries to win the ROH World Championship on June 18, 2005 at Death Before Dishonor III with the Pepsi Plunge. Dan Solwold He wrestled in the midwest for several years before his east coast wrestling career was jumpstarted after he progressed to the finals of the 2004 The Ring of Honor (ROH World Championship, originally named the "ROH Title" is the top championship title competed for in the independent Professional Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down

Immediately after the match Punk proceeded to turn heel and started an angle where he threatened to bring the ROH World Championship to WWE with him. For weeks, Punk teased the ROH locker room and the ROH fans as well as mocking the championship he possessed, going so far as to sign his WWE contract on it. A notable part of this angle was Mick Foley making several ROH appearances, attempting to convince Punk to do the right thing and defend the title on his way out. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana.

On August 12, 2005 in Dayton, Ohio Punk lost the ROH World Championship to James Gibson in a four corner elimination match consisting of himself, Gibson, Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels, who re-debuted after a year and half long absence. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. James Gibson.He is also known for his appearances with Ring of Honor, where he won its World Championship, and World Championship Wrestling in its Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker. Daniel Christopher Covell (born December 24, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name Gibson countered Punk's Pepsi Plunge with a Super Tiger Bomb. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first His final scheduled match in Ring of Honor took place at Punk: The Final Chapter on August 13, 2005 against long-time friend Colt Cabana in a 2 out of 3 falls match, which he lost. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing In his last match, he was visibly crying, and was showered with streamers when he posed in the middle of the ring.

Punk made a special appearance at the ROH show Unscripted II on February 11, 2006, when the original card had to be scrapped due to Low Ki leaving ROH the week prior along with most of the ROH roster contracted to TNA being pulled from the show due to a snowstorm that TNA officials thought might prevent performers from reaching a pay-per-view scheduled the next day. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Brandon Silvestry (born September 6 1979) better known by his Ring name, Low Ki, is an American professional wrestler Against All Odds is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event held by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in the month of February [19][20] In the main event, Punk teamed with Bryan Danielson to wrestle and ultimately defeat Jimmy Rave and Adam Pearce in a tag team match. Bryan Danielson (born May 22 1981) is a American independent professional wrestler, also known as the "American Dragon" James Guffey (born December 8, 1982) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Jimmy Rave.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Ohio Valley Wrestling

Punk was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling, a WWE developmental territory. Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. On September 26, 2005 in his OVW television debut, Punk suffered a ruptured eardrum and broken nose at the hands of Danny Inferno, after he was hit by an overly stiff right hand. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A botch in Professional wrestling is an attempted maneuver that is not executed as the performer intended To be stiff in Professional wrestling is to hit an opponent with force In the context of Unarmed combat or Melee, a punch is "a thrusting blow esp Despite the injury, Punk finished the match and quickly recovered. [21][22]

On November 9, 2005, Punk became the OVW Television Champion after defeating Ken Doane. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The OVW Television Championship is the secondary championship of Ohio Valley Wrestling started on January 5, 2005. Kenneth George Doane Early career Doane made his professional wrestling debut in 2001 at the age of fifteen [21] This led immediately to a feud between Punk and Brent Albright, who had previously been feuding with Doane for the television championship and had lost his chance to wrestle Doane after Punk had hit him with a chair so he himself could wrestle Doane. Brent Alan Albright (born November 28 1978 in Louisiana) is an American Professional wrestler, currently working for Ring This led to a series of matches, including one which ended in overtime with Albright having Punk submit to Albright's finisher, the Crowbar, however Punk was able to keep the championship as he had not agreed to the extra time. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. [21] On January 4, 2006, Punk lost the OVW Television Championship during a three way dance between himself, Albright and Doane. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Doane was injured halfway through the match and could not continue and was replaced by Aaron "The Idol" Stevens. Aaron Haddad He also worked an angle where he had his fingers "broken" by Raven on HEAT. Punk submitted to Albright's Crowbar and was eliminated but after interference by Punk, Stevens was able to get the pin on Albright to become the new OVW Television Champion. A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling [23] The feud continued after a short period in which Albright and Punk were a tag team, but they became opponents again after Albright wanted the respect of Punk who would never give it to him and instead proceeded to "punk out" (get the better of) Albright repeatedly. This continued for weeks with Punk always getting the better of Albright until a double turn occurred on February 1, 2006 when Albright turned heel during a tag match allowing The Spirit Squad to beat Punk and, in doing so, turning Punk face. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Spirit Squad was a five member stable who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand, as well as in developmental territory [23]

During this time CM Punk had a minor appearance at WrestleMania 22 on April 2, 2006 as one of the gangsters who rode a 1930s era car to the ring before John Cena's entrance. WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For other uses see Gangsta. A gangster is a criminal who is or at some point almost invariably becomes a member of a persistent violent John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows [24]

When Matt Cappotelli vacated the OVW Heavyweight Championship due to a brain tumor, a tournament was held to crown a new champion. Matthew Lee "Matt" Cappotelli (born November 12 1979) is an American professional wrestler, currently working in Ohio Valley The OVW Heavyweight Championship is the major championship in Ohio Valley Wrestling. The finals were Brent Albright vs CM Punk with Albright defeating Punk to become the new champion. [23] Punk and Albright continued their feud with Albright becoming more and more unstable and paranoid about maintaining his championship after several close call matches against Punk, resulting in acts such as threatening Maria. Maria Kanellis (born February 25 1982 is an American professional wrestler and model of Greek heritage currently signed to World Wrestling On May 3, 2006, Punk finally defeated Brent Albright in a strap match to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [23] As champion, Punk retained the title in matches against opponents such as Shad Gaspard,[23] Ken Kennedy,[23] Johnny Jeter,[23] and Mike "The Miz" Mizanin. Shad Chad Javier Jesus Roman Chittick Gaspard (born January 13 1981) Biography Early life and career Shad is the son of Benjamin Gaspard Kenneth Anderson (born March 6 1976 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American professional wrestler and Actor, better known by his Ring John "Johnny" Jeter Michael "Mike" Mizanin Biography Mizanin a native of Parma Ohio, graduated from Normandy High School and attended Miami University [25]

On July 28, 2006 Punk and Seth Skyfire defeated Shad Gaspard and the Neighborhoodie to win the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship at a house show. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Steve Adkins (born April 29, 1979) is a Professional wrestler better known by his Ring name Seth Skyfire. Cryme Tyme (also spelled Crime Time) is a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shad Gaspard and JTG. The OVW Southern Tag Team Championship is the Tag team titles of Ohio Valley Wrestling. A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped [26] With the victory Punk became the second OVW wrestler to have held each of the promotion's three championships, following Brent Albright, and along with Skyfire the first to hold two championships simultaneously. They would lose the Tag Team Championship on August 2, 2006 to Deuce Shade and "Domino" Cliff Compton after an injured Skyfire tagged in an already injured Punk. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. James William Reiher Jr, Career Ohio Valley Wrestling (2005-2006 Reiher as Deuce Shade, made his debut in Ohio Valley Wrestling Clifford Compton On the February 2 edition of SmackDown!, they defeated the then WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick in [23]

This led to a feud between Punk and Skyfire after a rematch for the Tag Team Championship on August 7, 2006 in which a healthy Punk purposefully tagged in an injured Skyfire to be beaten by Shade and Compton. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [23] On August 30, 2006 a match was scheduled to take place between Punk and Skyfire for the OVW Heavyweight Championship. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. However, prior to the match Skyfire was attacked by Charles "The Hammer" Evans, who Skyfire had also been feuding with, and was replaced in the match by Chet Jablonski (Chet the Jet) who pinned Punk to win the OVW Heavyweight Championship. [23] As Punk no longer possessed the championship OVW no longer required him. He was removed from the roster and brought up to the WWE roster full time. He continues to make sporadic appearances for the company such as at the 400th episode of OVW on television. [23]

ECW

On June 24, 2006 Punk made his ECW debut during a house show at the former ECW Arena, defeating Stevie Richards. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent New Alhambra Arena is a former Warehouse and current multi-purpose venue used primarily for Professional wrestling and Boxing events For similar names see the disambiguation page Stephen Richards Michael Manna is an American professional wrestler and [27] He made his TV debut on the July 4 episode of ECW on Sci Fi, cutting a brief pre-taped face promo about his straight edge lifestyle emphasizing the disciplinary aspects of being drug and alcohol free. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. [28] Although he had retained the straight edge gimmick, he now had a Muay Thai training background. Muay Thai ( IPA: /muɑɪtʰɑɪ/ muāitʰāi มวยไทย lit Punk made his TV wrestling debut on August 1, 2006 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, defeating Justin Credible. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Hammerstein Ballroom is a two-tiered 12000 square feet (1115m2 Ballroom located within the Manhattan Center Studios on 311 West 34th Street Peter Joseph (" PJ " Polaco (born October 16 1973) is an American professional wrestler. [29] CM Punk established himself in ECW by going undefeated, defeating opponents such as Christopher W. Anderson,[30] Stevie Richards,[31] and Shannon Moore. Chris Wright (born January 7 1971) is a retired American professional wrestler, better known by the Ring name, C For similar names see the disambiguation page Stephen Richards Michael Manna is an American professional wrestler and Shannon Brian Moore is an American professional wrestler best known for his work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW as a member of 3 Count [32]

Soon after, Punk began feuding with Mike Knox after Knox's girlfriend, Kelly Kelly, was seen to have feelings for Punk. Michael Shawn Hettinga and the IZW Tag Team Championships with friend and rival Derek Neikirk on one occasion Barbara Jean "Barbie" Blank (born January 15 1987 is an American model and Professional wrestling valet, dancer and wrestler [32] Punk defeated Mike Knox in their first singles match (qualifying for the Extreme Elimination Chamber at December to Dismember in the process)[33] as well as the rematch, after which Kelly Kelly celebrated CM Punk's victory over her boyfriend. The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) December to Dismember (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on December 3 [34] Punk then went on to team with D-Generation X and the Hardy Boyz in their Survivor Series match against Rated-RKO, Knox, Johnny Nitro and Gregory Helms, a match where all the participants on DX's side survived elimination. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly The Hardy Boyz (also known as the The Hardys and Team Xtreme) are an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team in World Wrestling Survivor Series (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October John Randall Hennigan (born October 3 1979 better known by his Ring name John Morrison, is an American Professional wrestler. Gregory "Shane" Helms The trio was a Parody of the Boy bands the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. [35] At December to Dismember, Punk participated in the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the ECW World Championship, however he was the first person eliminated. December to Dismember (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on December 3 The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [36]

CM Punk during ECW on Sci-Fi.
CM Punk during ECW on Sci-Fi. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent

Following this, Punk entered into a feud with Hardcore Holly, who ended Punk's six month unbeaten streak in singles competition on January 9, 2007. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [37] Punk went on to feud with Matt Striker, who gave him his second singles loss since being in ECW on January 30. Matthew Kaye However he resigned from his position as a teacher when the High School found out that Kaye was using sick leave days as an excuse to keep up with his wrestling commitments Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain [38] Following this Punk qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 23 by defeating Johnny Nitro,[39] being the only member of the ECW roster to qualify. The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view WrestleMania 23 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE In the final week leading up to WrestleMania 23 Punk made appearances on both Raw and SmackDown! defeating Kenny Dykstra[40] and former World Heavyweight Champion King Booker[41] respectively. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Kenneth George Doane Early career Doane made his professional wrestling debut in 2001 at the age of fifteen The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. At WrestleMania 23 Punk competed in, but did not win, the Money in the Bank ladder match being knocked off the ladder just seconds before the winner, Mr. Kennedy, claimed the briefcase. Kenneth Anderson (born March 6 1976 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American professional wrestler and Actor, better known by his Ring [42]

On the April 10 edition of ECW on Sci-Fi, Punk officially joined the New Breed stable,[43] after several weeks in which both the New Breed and the ECW Originals had attempted to recruit him. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama This article is about a wrestling faction For other uses see The New Breed (disambiguation. The ECW Originals were a Professional wrestling stable in the ECW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [44][45] However two weeks later Punk betrayed the New Breed during a four on four elimination match between the New Breed and ECW Originals by kicking New Breed leader Elijah Burke in the back of the head costing them the match. Much like singles matches, Tag team Professional wrestling matches can and have taken many forms Elijah Burke World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–present After signing with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE he was sent to their developmental territory After the match Punk proceeded to deliver his finisher, the Go To Sleep, on Burke before leaving the ring alone. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. WWE. com later confirmed that Punk was no longer a member of the New Breed. [46] At Judgment Day 2007, Punk wrestled and defeated Elijah Burke in his first singles match on a pay-per-view. Judgment Day (2007 was the ninth annual Judgment Day Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [47] Punk would then go on to One Night Stand 2007 and team up with Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman in a Tables match to defeat the New Breed. One Night Stand (2007 was the third annual One Night Stand Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Thomas Laughlin In addition to his current role Dreamer is best known for the time he spent in the Philadelphia based Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing This article is about a wrestling faction For other uses see The New Breed (disambiguation.

Due to the drafting of ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley to Raw the ECW World Championship was declared vacant and a mini-tournament was announced to declare a new champion between Punk, Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von and the recently drafted Chris Benoit. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Franklin Lashley Lashley later joined the United States Army, where he continued to wrestle Montaque N "Monty" Brown (born April 13 1970 is an American professional wrestler and former National Football League Linebacker Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Punk defeated Marcus Cor Von on the June 19 edition of ECW on Sci-Fi. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. By doing so CM Punk was meant to face Chris Benoit at Vengeance 2007 for the vacant ECW World Championship,[48] however Benoit was hastily replaced by Johnny Nitro when Benoit no-showed the event due to what was described on-air as "personal reasons". Vengeance Night of Champions was the seventh annual Vengeance Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment On June 25 2007, professional wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville Nitro subsequently defeated Punk at Vengeance for the vacant championship. [49] Punk won another shot at the title at The Great American Bash against Johnny Nitro, who had changed his moniker to John Morrison by this point, however Punk was defeated again by Morrison. The Great American Bash (2007 was the fourth annual Great American Bash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling [50] Punk the next week would challenge Elijah Burke and Tommy Dreamer in a triple threat match to determine the next competitor in John Morrison's 15 Minutes of Fame Challenge in Youngstown, Ohio, in which Punk came out victorious. [51] A week later Punk would defeat Morrison with the G. T. S. to earn an ECW Championship title match at SummerSlam. SummerSlam (2007 was the twentieth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment At Saturday Night's Main Event CM Punk would team up with The Boogeyman to take on and defeat Morrison and Big Daddy V. Martin (Marty Wright Boogeyman's first major feud occurred with JBL and his " fixer " Jillian Hall, began when he stalked Nelson Frazier Jr Throughout his career he has held championships in a number of promotions, including the top titles of the United States Wrestling CM Punk lost to Morrison for the ECW Championship when Morrison used the ropes for leverage at SummerSlam. [52]

At the September 1, 2007 (aired September 4) ECW taping in Cincinnati, Ohio, in a "last chance" title match, Punk defeated John Morrison for the ECW Championship. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself John Randall Hennigan (born October 3 1979 better known by his Ring name John Morrison, is an American Professional wrestler. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Punk then went on to have successful title defenses against the likes of Elijah Burke (at Unforgiven),[53] Big Daddy V via disqualifaction (at No Mercy)[54] and The Miz (at Cyber Sunday). Elijah Burke World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–present After signing with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE he was sent to their developmental territory Unforgiven (2007 was the tenth annual Unforgiven Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE No Mercy (2007 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Michael "Mike" Mizanin Biography Mizanin a native of Parma Ohio, graduated from Normandy High School and attended Miami University Cyber Sunday (2007 was the fourth annual Cyber Sunday Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [55]. On the November 6, 2007 edition of ECW, Punk retained the ECW Championship in a match against John Morrison following The Miz's interference. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [56] At Survivor Series, Punk retained his title in a Triple Threat Match, beating The Miz and John Morrison. Survivor Series (2007 was the twenty-first annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling [57]

On the January 22, 2008 edition of ECW, Chavo Guerrero defeated CM Punk in a No Disqualification match to win the ECW Championship following interference from Edge. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Chavo Guerrero Jr (born Salvador Guerrero III on October 20, 1970) Guerrero engaged in a memorable feud against "Sugar" Shane Helms Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler [58]

At WrestleMania XXIV, Punk won the Money in the Bank ladder match, after fending-off Chris Jericho, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, Mr. Kennedy and Carlito. WrestleMania XXIV was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on March 30 2008 at The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Alvin Burke Jr (born October 28 1973 also known as Hassan Hamin Assad Shelton Benjamin is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE working John Randall Hennigan (born October 3 1979 better known by his Ring name John Morrison, is an American Professional wrestler. Kenneth Anderson (born March 6 1976 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American professional wrestler and Actor, better known by his Ring Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón Jr Currently he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his brother Primo Colón on SmackDown [59] On the three-hour April 21 edition of Raw, Punk participated in the 2008 King of the Ring tournament and managed to make it into the final defeating Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho in the process but lost to William Regal in the final match. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. Matthew Moore "Matt" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on their Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion

In wrestling

CM Punk during a match with Matt Striker on ECW.
CM Punk during a match with Matt Striker on ECW. Matthew Kaye However he resigned from his position as a teacher when the High School found out that Kaye was using sick leave days as an excuse to keep up with his wrestling commitments

Championships and accomplishments

CM Punk as ECW Champion at a house show in Hammond, Indiana.
CM Punk as ECW Champion at a house show in Hammond, Indiana. The Bouncing Souls are a Punk rock band from New Brunswick New Jersey formed in 1987. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped Hammond (ˈhæmənd is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union

Gimmick

Punk has adopted his real-life following of the straight edge movement as his professional wrestling gimmick, but the gimmick uses different elements of Punk's personality and the beliefs of the straight edge movement depending on his alignment. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been ECW Champion by Ring name. The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view Straight Edge refers to a lifestyle that started within the Hardcore punk subculture whose adherents make a commitment to refrain from using alcohol, Tobacco While portraying a face, the gimmick tends to be that of Punk's normal personality,[6] largely indifferent to others who drink alcohol, smoke tobacco, partake in recreational drug use or have promiscuous sexual behavior, but emphasizing the social discipline involved with abstinence. In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains In Chemistry, an alcohol is any Organic compound in which a Hydroxyl group ( - O[[hydrogen H]]) is bound to a Carbon Tobacco is an Agricultural product recognized as an addictive drug processed from the fresh Leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes Promiscuity refers to sexual behavior of a man or woman who casually has sex with many partners Human sexual behavior or different human sexual practices encompass a wide range of activities such as strategies to find or attract partners ( Mating and display Abstinence is a voluntary restraint from indulging a desire or appetite for certain bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure Conversely, his heel personality tends to be that of one who is hardline, exemplifying the elitist attitudes and superiority complexes - defined by Punk's common mantra during heel promos that, because he is straight edge, he is "better than you". In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. Hardline is a radical Deep ecology movement that had its roots in the Straight edge hardcore scene In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. [6] Regardless of alignment, Punk performs the straight edge symbol of crossing his arms in an X formation while having the letter X written on the back of his hands, usually drawn on his wrist tape.

A common question about Punk's gimmick, and one that comes up often with fans, is the meaning of the initialism CM. Acronyms, initialisms, and alphabetisms are Abbreviations that are formed using the initial components in a phrase or name Originally the CM represented the phrase "Chick Magnet", the name of the tag team he was in as a backyard wrestler,[6][8] however Punk would later change CM into an orphan acronym, declaring that it has no meaning. Backyard wrestling (commonly referred to in abbreviation as BYW) is a loose term used to describe the controversial practice of Professional wrestling as performed A pseudo-acronym (or empty acronym) is an apparent Acronym or other Abbreviation which doesn't stand for anything or cannot be officially expanded to some [9] Although Punk has stated CM now has no real meaning he has taken to making up meanings when asked that fit the initials, going so far as to make up long stories to explain the origins that do not match the actual origin story at all. [9] Since beginning this practice Punk has stated CM stands for "Cookie Monster",[60][61] "Crooked Moonsault",[62] "Chuck Mosley",[62] "Charles Montgomery"[8] and "Charles Manson"[8] among others. Cookie Monster is a fictional Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. Chuck Mosely is an American singer and songwriter and a pioneer of the music genre commonly referred to as Rapcore. Charles Montgomery Burns, also referred to as Mr Burns is a recurring Fictional character and Antagonist in the animated television series

An integral part of Punk's gimmick is that of the numerous tattoos that adorn his body, some of which have come to become symbols associated with Punk as well as mantras and declarations that have been integrated into his gimmick. A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons A mantra ( Devanāgarī मन्त्र (or mantram is a religious or mystical syllable or poem typically from the Sanskrit language The tattoos as a whole, due to their large quantity and variety, have also become an attribute identifiable to Punk. The most important of the individual tattoos in Punk's character, whether through association, symbol, or mantra, are:

Punk's character and gimmick have been parodied by the wrestling federation CHIKARA with the character CP Munk, the straight edge chipmunk. CHIKARA (sometimes referred to as CHIKARA Pro) is an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Not to be confused with Necrobutcher Dylan Keith Summers (born July 13 1973 in Morgantown West Virginia Chipmunk is the common name for any small Squirrel -like Rodent species of the genus Tamias in the family Sciuridae. The character is simply a chipmunk mascot costume which includes references to Punk such as X marked wrist tape, a Pepsi logo on the costume's left shoulder, and a high-pitch version of Punk's best-known independent circuit theme song Miseria Cantare - The Beginning, as performed by the band AFI. The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common AFI (abbreviated from A F ire I nside and formerly A sking F or i t A bunch of F ucking I [69] On his website Punk has said about the character CP Munk, and the people behind it:

“ I'm split 50/50 on it. Some days I get real pissed about it, because it's disrespectful. I'm sure it's no secret that the dorks that run Chikara and I don't get along, so they're [sic] judgement [sic] on trying to "mock" me is a little off. Sic is a Latin word meaning "thus" "so" "as such" or "just as that" Most other days I just laugh it off because nobody from Chikara will ever be over enough anywhere for anybody else to parody them. [70] ”

Personal life

Phil Brooks was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1978 and was raised by his mother and father with two younger sisters and a brother named Mike. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) [11] His brother grew up to also be a professional wrestler, using the ring name Mike Broox;[7][62] however, Phil and Mike had a falling out after Mike embezzled several thousand dollars from the Lunatic Wrestling Federation. A ring name is a Stage name used by a professional wrestler, or in some cases a Martial artist or boxer. [71] Phil first wished to pursue a career in professional wrestling after watching Roddy Piper crack a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head during an edition of the Piper's Pit. Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Piper's Pit was an interview segment featuring Roddy Piper which was a mainstay of WWF/WWE television from 1984 to 1987, and then returned [6][10]

While watching his father, who was for a long time an alcoholic but eventually quit,[6][64][8] and reading that alcoholism may be hereditary Phil made a commitment to abstain from alcohol consumption to prevent the possibility from ever occurring in his life. [6] During high school Phil discovered the hardcore punk music genre, most importantly the band Minor Threat who were the cause of the straight edge movement. Hardcore punk (now usually referred to as simply hardcore) is a subgenre of Punk rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s Minor Threat was an American Hardcore punk band that formed in Washington D Straight Edge refers to a lifestyle that started within the Hardcore punk subculture whose adherents make a commitment to refrain from using alcohol, Tobacco After learning of the culture and its ideals and realising it matched his own he declared himself to be straight edge and started endorsing the philosophies of the movement. [6]

After high school and beginning his wrestling career Phil moved out of the family house and lived for a time with fellow professional wrestler Allison Danger. Cathy Allison Corino (born March 31, 1977 in Winnipeg Manitoba) is a Canadian professional wrestler and professional wrestling [6] Phil later moved into an apartment with his trainer Ace Steel,[11] however since then Phil has made reference to living alone in Chicago. Chris Guy (born January 25, 1973) is an American professional wrestler better known by his Ring name Ace Steel. Phil worked other jobs to support himself in his early career, the last of which was as a laboratory technician for Underwriters Laboratories until he was fired due to poor conduct and work ethic in October 2002. Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL is a US non-profit privately owned and operated Product safety testing and certification organization [6]

In relationships Phil has made reference to two girlfriends in his early life[6][10] and during his time with ROH was romantically linked to professional wrestlers Shannon Spruill[72] and Tracy Brookshaw. Shannon Claire Spruill (born July 17 1975) is an American professional wrestler and valet. Tracy Brookshaw (born May 22, 1975) is a Canadian professional wrestler, professional wrestling valet and professional wrestling [11] After joining OVW Phil began dating Maria Kanellis who was working on OVW as an interviewer,[73][74] however some time after Phil was moved to the ECW roster they broke up. Maria Kanellis (born February 25 1982 is an American professional wrestler and model of Greek heritage currently signed to World Wrestling [75]

Non-wrestling television appearances

CM Punk made an appearance on the February 16, 2004 episode of Monster Garage, "Box Truck Wrestling Car", performing a short match with Samoa Joe. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Monster Garage was a popular television show for the Discovery Channel hosted by Jesse G Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker. [76] On October 31, 2006, CM Punk joined The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) to shoot the Sci Fi Channel special Ghost Hunters Live, which was a six-hour show broadcast live Halloween night from the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ghost Hunters. --> The Atlantic Paranormal Society ( TAPS) is an organization based in For other uses of the name see Ghosthunters (disambiguation. Ghost Hunters is a Reality television series featuring Halloween, or Hallowe’en, is a Holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. The Stanley Hotel is a 138-room Georgian hotel in Estes Park Colorado. The Town of Estes Park is a Statutory Town located in Larimer County, Colorado ( USA) on the The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Initially skeptical about what he might find, Punk claimed to have heard children giggling and footsteps when there were not any children booked into the hotel. [77] During his time there he made reference to Colt Cabana, claiming a friend of his "lost a toe once" in reference to a story about Cabana having lost a toe in a car crash when he only bruised it,[78][79] and Samoa Joe. Scott Colton (born May 6 1980) better known by his Ring name Colt Cabana, is a Professional wrestler currently wrestling Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17 1979 Before becoming a wrestler Seanoa worked as a Mortgage broker.

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  12. ^ Chris Hero. Chris Spradlin (born December 24 1979 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Chris Hero. (2005). Shoot with Chris Hero [DVD]. RF Video. Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
  13. ^ Hillhouse, Dave (2005-06-06). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year CM Punk mulls over his future. SLAM! Sports. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  14. ^ Lagattolla, Al (2003-04-05). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop CM Punk, the trainer. Chicago Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  15. ^ CM Punk (2003-11-12). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days My turn.... LiveJournal. Retrieved on 13 July 2007. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  16. ^ Burgan, Derek (2006-01-28). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Derek Burgan reviews Best of Teddy Hart & Jack Evans (asp). Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for  “The interviewer immediately asked Teddy about the situation with CM Punk. "CM Punk, or Phil, whatever he wants to be known as in a shoot interview, took it upon himself to be spokesman for a group of people in ROH that though I took a show into my own hands. " Teddy is referring to the Main Event Spectacles show I wrote about above. The scuttlebutt concerns the after-match shenanigans, when Teddy Hart lost his mind and started doing moonsaults from atop a steel cage platform onto wrestlers below who had no idea what he was doing”
  17. ^ a b Lagattolla, Al (2004-05-29). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the CM Punk Talks. Chicago Wrestling. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  18. ^ Milner, John. CM Punk. SLAM! Sports. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  19. ^ Ziegler, Jacob (2006-05-06). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. ROH - Unscripted II DVD Review. 411mania. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  20. ^ Vetter, Chris (2006-04-12). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. DVD Review: ROH, "Unscripted II," Feb. 11, 2006, with Punk & Dragon vs. Rave & Pearce, Aries-Nigel. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for
  21. ^ a b c Ohio Valley Wrestling - 2005 Results. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2006-07-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off
  22. ^ Cantor, Brian (2005-09-15). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Latest on released WWE wrestler, Ken Kennedy, CM Punk injury (php). Lords of Pain. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  23. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ohio Valley Wrestling - 2006 Results. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2006-07-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off
  24. ^ 19.jpg. Online World of Wrestling (2006-04-02). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a  “CM Punk as a gangster during John Cena's entrance”
  25. ^ Skipper, Steve (2006-07-16). John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and 7/15 OVW in Cordyon, Ind.: C.M. Punk vs. The Miz. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  26. ^ Pro Wrestling History (2006-07-28). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom drawing 500. Ohio Valley Wrestling Six Flag Shows. Retrieved on 27 August 2006. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  27. ^ Magee, Bob (2006-06-25). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians 6/24 WWE at ECW Arena. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  28. ^ South Philly Screwjob. World Wrestling Entertainment (2006-07-04). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  29. ^ Hunt, Jen (2006-08-01). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Sabu strikes again. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 26 September 2006. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  30. ^ Hunt, Jen (2006-08-22). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Sabu snaps. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 26 September 2006. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  31. ^ Hunt, Jen (2006-08-29). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Dr. Frankenstein prevails. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  32. ^ a b Hoffman, Brett (2006-09-12). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Garden Showstopper. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2006-10-02. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule
  33. ^ Tello, Craig (2006-11-07). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Messiah's revelations. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  34. ^ Tello, Craig (2006-11-14). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Lashley unleashed on ECW. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  35. ^ Dee, Louis (2006-11-26). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" D-Xtreme dominance. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  36. ^ Tello, Craig (2006-12-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Mission accomplished. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  37. ^ Tello, Craig (2007-01-09). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. No con-Test. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  38. ^ Tello, Craig (2007-01-30). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Dead ringer. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  39. ^ Tello, Craig (2007-02-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Dominant gene. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  40. ^ Starr, Noah (2007-03-26). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The circle is complete. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  41. ^ Difino, Lennie (2007-03-30). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Next stop: Detroit. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  42. ^ Plummer, Dale; Nick Tylwalk. Undertaker the champ, McMahon bald. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-01-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign
  43. ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-04-10). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama New Breed gets the straight edge. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I.
  44. ^ Tello, Craig (2007-03-06). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Rattlesnake's venomous visit. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-03-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing
  45. ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-03-21). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Masterpiece theater, Lashley-style. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  46. ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-04-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Making painful statements. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-05-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor.
  47. ^ Rote, Andrew (2007-05-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held On his own. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place
  48. ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-06-19). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. The beginning of a new ECW dawn. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-06-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place
  49. ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-06-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place ECW World Title goes A-list. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-06-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians
  50. ^ Rote, Andrew (2007-07-22). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Morrison enlightens the Straightedge Superstar. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-07-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France.
  51. ^ Andrew Rote. A chance for fame. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently
  52. ^ Lennie Difino. Enlightened robbery. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-08-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert.
  53. ^ Punk prevails. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  54. ^ CM Punk gets a tough win. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar)
  55. ^ Miz-match? CM Retains. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine
  56. ^ ECW on Sci-Fi 06 November, 2007 Results. Pro-Wrestling Edge. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  57. ^ Champ trumps champs. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
  58. ^ ECW on Sci-Fi 22 January, 2008 Results. Pro-Wrestling Edge. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  59. ^ WWE WrestleMania XXIV Results. Pro-Wrestling Edge. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus
  60. ^ Sport Heroes takes on AIDS. The Mississauga News.
  61. ^ WWE UnCut: CM Punk. WWE (2007-05-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Retrieved on 2007-06-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath.
  62. ^ a b c Datenbank Profil - CM Punk (German). Cagematch. de. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  63. ^ CM Punk. (2006). Entrance video. World Wrestling Entertainment.
  64. ^ a b CM Punk (October 2006). "The Illustrated Man". WWE Magazine: 13.  
  65. ^ CM Punk. Best Of American Super Juniors Tournament [DVD]. Ring of Honor. Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
  66. ^ ECW T-Shirt Designs (php). Punk-Wrestling. Retrieved on 2 October, 2006.
  67. ^ a b Punk's got a lucky arm. WWE (2007-10-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
  68. ^ Martin, Fin (June 2007), “What's Going Down. . ”, Power Slam (no. Power Slam is an independent monthly non- Kayfabe wrestling magazine published in the United Kingdom by SW Publishing with co-publishers Findlay Martin and Colin 155): 4 
  69. ^ Vetter, Chris (2005-10-04). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Tape review: Chikara, "Negative Balance," Aug. 13, w/Hero-Kingston, Claudio-Quack, Cannon-Reckless (cgi). Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2006-10-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western  “CP Munk is a wrestler in a chipmunk costume, like a school mascot outfit. He has a Pepsi tattoo on his arm, he wears basketball trunks, and he came out to an AFI song… good comedy, and the crowd all knew this was a fun parody of CM Punk. ”
  70. ^ Ask Punk (php). CMPunk. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life
  71. ^ Lagattolla, Al (2001-05-28). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling CM PUNK INTERVIEW - Part 2. Retrieved on 2006-09-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
  72. ^ Cash, Chris; Walk, Henry (2005-11-12). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Mick Foley Discusses WWE Return & Flair, Daffney Discusses TNA & Diva Search. Rajah. Retrieved on 2006-09-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again  “On the topic of CM Punk and their relationship, she said that the break-up was partially contributed to the two never being able to see each other (her in Louisville and him in Philly). ”
  73. ^ The Lilsboys (2006-06-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Maria: I'm just one big fan. The Sun. Retrieved on 2006-08-01. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  74. ^ Pictures of CM Punk and Maria Kanellis. WRESTLESCOOP. com.
  75. ^ Rob McNichol (The Sun) (2007-10-16). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Maria: I’ve split from CM Punk. Retrieved on 2007-10-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western
  76. ^ Interview Highlights: Samoa Joe talks about his decision to sign with TNA, his future. Pro Wrestling Torch (2005-08-01). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Retrieved on 2006-11-08. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration
  77. ^ Medalis, Kara A. (2006-10-30). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. CM Punk goes ghost hunting. WWE. Retrieved on 2006-11-04. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani
  78. ^ Radican, Sean (2006-10-30). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Colt Cabana involved in car accident, toe amputated. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
  79. ^ Radican, Sean (2006-10-31). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Cabana's toe not amputated. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama

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NAME Brooks, Phil
ALTERNATIVE NAMES CM Punk (ring name)
SHORT DESCRIPTION Professional wrestler
DATE OF BIRTH October 26, 1978
PLACE OF BIRTH Chicago, Illinois
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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