Well, he did say he was a “Paul Heyman guy.”

That, right from the get-go, was what WWE Champion CM Punk described himself as. “That’s right, I’m a Paul Heyman guy,” right there in the middle of the “pipe bomb” monologue (WATCH) that changed his destiny as a Superstar and foreshadowed his run as WWE Champion. Punk identified with Heyman because the mad scientist “saw something” in The Second City Saint that nobody else seemed to acknowledge. He went to bat for Punk when nobody else seemed to want to, and he helped Punk get his foot in the door of WWE, igniting the spark that eventually grew into the cult of personality wildfire that surrounds Punk today. Continue reading »

WWE will hold a theatrical screening of the CM Punk “Best in the World” documentary on Sunday 10/7 in Chicago, IL at the Portage Theater at 1 PM.
The screening, which will feature an appearance from Punk and a discussion after, will be free general admission seating for the first 1000 fans.

WWE Champion CM Punk says that he is “The Best in the World,” and his current title reign of 284 days adds some credence to that moniker.

Since defeating Big Show and John Cena at SummerSlam, WWE Champion CM Punk has demanded respect from the WWE Universe and his fellow Superstars. Most notably, following the victory at The Biggest Party of the Summer, The Second City Saint implored John Cena to admit that Punk is “the best.” The Cenation leader refused, and perhaps with good reason. Although the length of CM Punk’s second — and current — WWE Title reign is impressive, he is still behind Cena’s 380-day reign — his third — as WWE Champion. Continue reading »

This is the story in the mind of the WWE Champion: CM Punk vs. The World, an underdog tale of a disrespected champion who fought and clawed and scratched to the mountaintop and was met with nothing but mild appreciation, if that. It’s a story of a slighted conqueror who has deferred to others and who, in his mind, has become little more than a straight-edge doormat waiting for someone — anyone — to acknowledge the magnitude of his accomplishments. Continue reading »

CM Punk, AJ & Sin Cara Invade NYC at Ringside Fest 2012!
WWE® Champion CM Punk Returns Due To Popular Demand!

NEW YORK , NY – RINGSIDE COLLECTIBLES, INC. presents the 9th annual RINGSIDE FEST, scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at Caroline’s on Broadway in Times Square, New York City.

This blockbuster event includes appearances by WWE® Superstar CM Punk® (appearing at 11:30am), WWE® Diva AJ™ (appearing at 9:15am) & WWE® Superstar Sin Cara™(appearing at 9:15am)!

Tickets are required for autographs and photo opportunities. Availability is limited. Advanced purchase is suggested, – please visit www.RingsideFest.com for more information!

Do not miss the RINGSIDE FEST Exclusive Mattel WWE® Elite Flashback “Texas Rattlesnake” Stone Cold Steve Austin figure that will be available for sale starting at RINGSIDE FEST.

Mattel’s design team will also be on hand with the latest WWE® Action Figures on display and answering questions from fans!

For details and to purchase Tickets visit: www.RingsideFest.com.

Congratulations to CM Punk, voted #1 in this years PWI 500. You can purchase the digital edition of the magazine on their site on Thursday.

Sample Digital Edition

A lot has transpired for CM Punk in the past year, as the pro wrestler has skyrocketed to the top of the WWE. As he goes into a big match against both John Cena and The Big Show this Sunday at SummerSlam, I had the chance to briefly speak with Punk at the recent WWE Be a STAR / SummerSlam party about what to expect at the Pay-Per-View and his recent shift into a more ambiguous persona, straddling the line between heel and face.

IGN TV: I was at SummerSlam a year ago and since then, it’s been a very eventful year for you. You’ve had that championship belt for most of it. What’s it been like for you to experience so much in the past 12 months?

CM Punk: You know what, it’s cool. And doing an event like this kind of settles it in for me. Because I walked this same red carpet, the same Be A STAR promotion, same pay-per-view, SummerSlam, last year. And I was WWE Champion, and I’m WWE Champion still. So it’s exciting for me. It’s been one hell of a ride. Continue reading »

It’s been quite a year for CM Punk.

Since cutting the promo that changed his career, the straight-edge superstar has had classic matches, been proposed to, and most importantly enjoyed a WWE Championship reign that is one of the longest in recent memory.

So why would he let the Rock come in and steal his thunder? Continue reading »

Event: WWE/NXT Live Event
Date: August 23, 2012 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Full Sail Live

WWE Champion CM Punk (direct from his SummerSlam Triple Threat Match) will be at the next WWE/NXT event at Full Sail Live, along with the WWE Divas and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross calling all of the action. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30. WWE and Full Sail University will be videotaping this event. During the event, a selection of local area specialty food trucks will be on site, so come hungry. Food truck service begins at 5 p.m.

Tickets:
Free to students, 2 tickets maximum, with Full Sail I.D. (limited supply)
$5.00 for Full Sail staff with Full Sail I.D.
$10.00 for General Admission tickets

Tickets are available (on a first come, first serve basis) at the Full Sail Live Box Office during these times:
Monday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 from 4 p.m. until Show Start at 6:30 p.m.