With the Survivor Series pay-per-view taking place this Sunday and the release of WWE ’12 coming up on Tuesday, it has been a busy time for the wrestling giant.

CM Punk, one of the sports most interesting figures, discussed with The Post his feelings about the new video game, how he has become one of the most popular superstars and how he incorporates his own personal beliefs into his on-screen role.

Punk is featured along with a slew of other WWE superstars in the upcoming game WWE ’12, which is wrestling’s yearly answer to games such as Madden and FIFA. Punk described exactly what it is like seeing himself in a video game, calling the experience “awesome.”

“When I was a little kid and I fell in love with pro wrestling , the prospect of having your own action figure or being in a video game, that was awesome. It’s cool to see,” Punk said. Continue reading »

CM Punk will appear on the Opie and Anthony Show on Friday. The show airs on Sirius channel 206, XM channel 105.

Former WWE Diva Serena was interviewed by Alfonso Castillo of Newsday.com and spoke about working with Punk:

“I could see that this guy believed in himself. I think that’s the number one thing that leads to success in this business, is that belief in yourself. If you don’t your just going to get eaten alive and you’re going to sink…Punk obviously has done the opposite of that, because he’s always known how good he is and how talented he is and he’s never doubted that. He’s always believed that he should be on top, and that’s exactly where he deserves to be. And he’s worked very hard to get to that point.”

via Chicago Tribune

“Heads up: WWE is filming a straight-to-DVD documentary on WWE superstar and Chicago resident CM Punk. The documentary, which doesn’t have a name yet, will be released some time in 2012.”

Thanks to Natalie of Bake and Destroy for the following information:

WWE Survivor Series is right around the corner and pizza and wrestling fans alike are pumped because it means the return of Ian’s Pizza Wrigleyville’s CM Punk-inspired Go to Sleep (G.T.S.) pizza!

“The G.T.S. pizza is the best in the world. Would you expect anything less from a pizza inspired by me?” stated CM Punk.

This meaty slice, which originally debuted for a limited time in July, is named for WWE superstar and Chicago native CM Punk’s finishing move Go To Sleep. Featuring smoked turkey leg, sliced potatoes, Swiss cheese and French fried onions on a creme fraiche base, it’s perfect for a pre-Thanksgiving feast.

Ian’s Pizza Wrigleyville is bringing it back for the week of Thanksgiving (11/21 – 11/27,) or, as we like to think of it, the week CM Punk reclaims the heavyweight championship belt from Alberto Del Rio.

“Its incredible, people would not stop asking for the G.T.S. Punk’s fans just started pouring out of the woodwork to show their support by eating his namesake,” says Ian’s managing partner Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau.

CM Punk Prize Pack Giveaway
We’re not just cheering for Punk at Survivor Series, we want our fans to win, too! We’re inviting fans to come into our Wrigleyville location (3463 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657) during the week of 11/21 – 11/27 for a slice of the G.T.S. and to be entered* to win an Ian’s t-shirt, autographed by CM Punk and a prize package of official CM Punk merchandise.

The Best in the World
Check out the promo we cut for the original G.T.S. pizza.
Don’t miss this video of CM Punk trying his hand at the art of dough-tossing!

*One entry per slice, limit 4 slices per day. A 12″ G.T.S. pizza = 3 entries.
Bonus: A 20″ G.T.S. pizza = 5 entries! Limit one whole pie entry per day.

WWE is  celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Survivor Series with a special fan event at the Madison Square Garden Plaza (33rd Street & 7th Ave.) with CM Punk on Friday, 11/18 from noon – 2PM.
– Q&A session with CM Punk
– Play WWE ’12 before it hits stores on 11/22/11
– Prizes and giveaways
Plus, the first 150 fans to arrive will get CM Punk’s autograph!

A big thanks to Cha for sending me the link to her CM Punk comics!

Check out a lot more at chacomics.com/cmpunk

The G.T.S. Pizza is coming back to Ian’s Pizza just in time for Thanksgiving.

The pizza — inspired by WWE Superstar CM Punk and his finishing move The G.T.S (Go To Sleep) — features smoked turkey leg, sliced potatoes, swiss cheese and French fried onions and will be available at Ian’s Pizza from November 21-27.

Punk visited Ian’s to make the pizza himself when it was available in July. The former WWE Champion was joined by WWE Diva Beth Phoenix and fellow wrestler Colt Cabana.

“The G.T.S. pizza is the best in the world,” Punk said in the press release. “But would you expect anything less from a pizza inspired by me?”

Customers who purchase a slice of The G.T.S. Pizza will become eligible to win an Ian’s t-shirt autographed by Punk and other official Punk merchandise.

Punk will face Alberto Del Rio for the WWE Championship at Survivor Series November 20.

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NZGamer recently chatted with WWE wrestler CM Punk

Phillip Brooks was in Australia recently and… wait… you don’t know who he is? He’s a wrestler. Still don’t know? When in the ring, he goes by the name CM Punk. Yeah, now you know who he is.

If you don’t, there’s probably not a lot in this article that’s going to be of any particular interest to you…

Still here? Excellent. Where were we… oh yes, CM Punk. He was in Australia recently, so we thought we’d go a few rounds with the big fella and see who came out on top.

Rounds of questions, people; we’re not stupid.

This is how it played out…
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When Zack Ryder woke up on Saturday morning on Long Island, he and the rest of the northeast must’ve thought, “Are you serious, snow?” But a freak snowstorm didn’t do much more than soggy the shoes of Long Island Iced Z and fellow red-hot Superstars CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, who all crashed into New York City for Ringside Fest 2011. (EXCLUSIVE EVENT PHOTOS)

Hosted by Ringside Collectibles, the eighth annual WWE action figure gala drew together the WWE Universe with key designers at Mattel and, of course, the Superstars themselves. The world champion toymakers proudly displayed all-new, never-before-seen products featuring the squared circle’s biggest and most legendary names – sometimes paired up.

“I’m completely floored by this,” explained The Straight Edge Superstar as he, for the first time, beheld both Randy Savage and Punk figures in near-matching attire. “I certainly didn’t wear the Macho Man gear to get a figure out of it. It was my homage to him after he passed away. I think we have to remember and celebrate our past.”

Examining his own miniature plastic replica in pink tights with white stars, Punk expressed his humble emotions after seeing the two-piece set, which will be available in stores everywhere in 2012.
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