CM Punk took a seven-year break from professional wrestling after retiring from the WWE in 2014. This year he caught fans by surprise, announcing his comeback with AEW and popping up at his first event in his hometown of Chicago.
- Amy Kaplan
Combat Sports Editor
Best fan moment of the year
After a seven-year hiatus, CM Punk returned to professional wrestling when he appeared in AEW in August. The fan reception was unreal, and Punk absolutely lived it up. It was heartwarming. It was moving. It was magic.
Why you should join this fandom
There’s no better time to hop on the CM Punk train than right now. He’s the kind of guy who will welcome you with open arms and absolutely never disappoint you.