Wrestling’s CM Punk in images through the years
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On the outs, again
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CM Punk manages to engage controversy, perhaps more than any other sports entertainer. His most recent issue led to AEW boss firing the man whose real name is Phil Brooks … with cause, no less.
Tony Khan, CEO, General Manager, and Head of Creative of AEW, offered the following statement:
“Phil played an important role within AEW and I thank him for his contributions. The termination of his AEW contracts with cause was ultimately my decision, and mine alone. Of course, I wish I did not have to share this news, which may come as a disappointment to many of our fans. Nevertheless, I am making the decision in the best interests of the many amazing people who make AEW possible every week – our talent, staff, venue operators, and others whose efforts are unsung but essential to bringing our great shows on television and at arena and stadiums throughout the world.”
CM Punk, 2018
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CM Punk, 2018
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CM Punk, 2018
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
CM Punk, 2018
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
CM Punk, 2018
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
CM Punk, 2016
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
CM Punk, 2016
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CM Punk
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With wife A.J. Mendez.
CM Punk, 2015
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2022
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CM Punk, 2022
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CM Punk, 2019
(Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Queensbury Pictures / Dark Sky Films)
CM Punk, 2019
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CM Punk, 2018
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CM Punk, 2015
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CM Punk, 2014
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CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2013
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for WWE)
CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2013
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CM Punk, 2012
(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For WWE)
CM Punk, 2012
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CM Punk, 2012
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CM Punk, 2011
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CM Punk, 2011
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CM Punk, 2009
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CM Punk, 2009
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