Only 1/20 Fans Will Pass This CM Punk Quiz

No matter how long CM Punk is away from the WWE Universe, fans of pro wrestling refuse to stop chanting his name. It’s been over four full years since the Voice of the Voiceless last stepped into one of Vince McMahon’s rings, and audiences worldwide still seem more interested in his antics than anyone on the current roster. This actually isn’t entirely a surprise, considering Punk’s oft-repeated boast that he was “the best in the world at what he does” (well, did) was barely an exaggeration.

Unfortunately, tensions between Punk and WWE management reached a point where it now looks unlikely he’ll ever make a full-fledged return. Then again, they say this about almost every wrestler who gets into an argument with the McMahon family, and nine out of ten of them nonetheless find a way to make amends at some point in the future. Punk’s icy attitude may make this unlikely, but that won’t stop fans from crossing their fingers and hoping for the best.

Whether the Straight Edge Messiah calls himself a superstar again or not, odds are wrestling fans will remain obsessed with Punk’s every move. That includes efforts in UFC, comic books, and TV, not to mention pre-WWE ventures in TNA, Ring of Honor, and other independents. If you think you can remember it all, keep reading to take our quiz and find out how well you know CM Punk.

Question 1

What is CM Punk’s real name?

Under normal circumstance, the first instinct for a quiz about CM Punk might be to ask what the initials CM represent. The problem is they don’t really mean anything, with Punk varying pretending they meant “Charles Montgomery,” “Chick Magnet,” “Cookie Monster,” and all sorts of other silly things. That doesn’t make his ring name sound any less fitting, though, as an iconoclastic guy like him wouldn’t care for any institution, even a remarkably simple one like initials. Since that idea is out, let’s separate the performer from the man and just ask for his real name.

Question 2

Who is CM Punk’s wife?

Even an alternative punk like the Voice of the Voiceless can calm himself down when confronted with a particularly beautiful woman. Well, either that or the gal in question knows just the right ways to keep him riled up and cheer him on. Whatever the case, the point is that CM Punk is indeed a happily married man, having met his wife during their shared time in the WWE Universe. In fact, they even spent some time as a couple inside the ring before tying the knot for real.

Question 3

What stable did Punk lead based on his value system?

Any charismatic wrestler the upswing can start their own stable, but only the good ones actually try and accomplish something special when they do it. CM Punk definitely had lofty goals in mind when putting together his personal faction, including the reformed “Festus” now known as Luke Gallows and Serena, who he cured of her hard partying ways. Alongside future member Joey Mercury, this crew went around telling off anyone who didn’t strictly adhere to their lifestyle. Only a select few have the wherewithal to become members, but do you at least know what they were called?

Question 4

Where was CM Punk born?

Every wrestler has a hometown, and WWE announcers typically state them as the superstars make their way to the ring. That said, where an athlete comes from only really matters if they choose to make it matter. That was definitely the case with CM Punk, who proudly experienced some of the greatest moments of his career in the town he was born, raised, and still lives in today. Unsurprisingly, he’s also a huge fan of the local sports teams and anything else that represents the town where he spends most of his time.

Question 5

On which WWE brand did Punk make his debut?

Nowadays, it’s almost a given that a new WWE employee will have their first few experiences with the company in NXT. Of course, NXT hasn’t always existed, so wrestlers coming before its day were forced to jump straight in to Raw, SmackDown, or another major WWE brand. The real question, then, is whether or not NXT existed before Punk signed with the company, and we’re not going to give away the answer by revealing that information just yet. Do you think he debuted there, or was it on a different brand?

Question 6

Who was Punk’s first televised opponent in the WWE Universe?

First impressions are incredibly meaningful in WWE and elsewhere, and lucky for CM Punk, his initial entry into a Vince McMahon endorsed wrestling ring went pretty much perfectly. In a few short minutes, Punk deconstructed a former ECW World Champion in dominant fashion, quickly giving an already rabid Hammerstein Ballroom audience a glimpse of what he could accomplish. From there, he would continue making short work of several ECW all-stars, accurately predicated his clean lifestyle would prevail over the most violently extreme excesses wrestling had to offer.

Question 7

In what type of match did Punk make his WrestleMania debut?

According to the WWE mentality, a wrestler hasn’t truly “made it” in the business until they’ve walked down the aisle at the Grandest Stage of Them All. In this sense, Punk’s first true brush with greatness came in 2007 at WrestleMania 23. Unfortunately for Punk’s fans, he didn’t come out on top, but he nonetheless delivered an incredible performance leaving fans excited for more in the near future. It’s also worth noting he later became a true expert of the match’s gimmick, not letting the initial failure stop him.

Question 8

Who did Punk defeat to win the ECW Championship?

Considering he started wrestling for ECW, it’s no surprise CM Punk’s first piece of gold in the WWE Universe was the ECW Championship. After roughly a full year working for the brand, Punk started repeatedly challenging for the gold against a number of champions. Despite the fact he repeatedly came up short, Punk never stopped trying his hardest, eventually winning to a triumphant match on the September 4 episode of ECW on Syfy. Do you know who he beat to take the gold?

Question 9

Who did Punk defeat for his first World Heavyweight Championship?

Forget about the ECW Championship. Not long after procuring his first Money in the Bank briefcase, CM Punk was drafted to Raw, where he won the World Heavyweight Championship in what was technically his debut. Granted, he didn’t have to do all that work—Punk merely ran down to the ring at the right moment, cashed in his prize, and took the Big Gold Belt pretty much immediately. Punk’s initial reign wasn’t one of his longest, but the way he won the title out of nowhere forever made it unforgettable.

Question 10

Who was Punk’s partner during his one World Tag Team Championship reign?

Self-centered as he can be, even CM Punk understands that wrestlers occasionally need tag team partners when rising through the ranks of the WWE Universe. In fact, Punk made plenty of allies during his time in wrestling, yet only one of them was able to bring him all the way to the World Tag Team Championships. Unfortunately, they wouldn’t hold on to the gold for long, losing them in surprising fashion in a match that wasn’t even televised. There was a silver lining, however, in that Punk’s rise back up the solo division resumed the second the team split.

Question 11

What other phrase did Punk use to describe a microphone?

Sticks and stones may break a wrestlers bones, but it’s words that turn them into superstars. Just ask CM Punk, who knew how to rock a microphone better than just about anyone else in the game. For this reason, the Voice of the Voiceless went so far as to redefine the very word, explaining that in his hands, microphones were much more than a way to raise volume. With the right effort, they can also be more destructive than anything brute strength could accomplish, ripping apart the status quo by exposing reality for what it is.

Question 12

How many Money in the Bank briefcases has Punk won?

Great as the WWE Championship or an equivalent title can be, it could be argued the best prize pro wrestling has to offer is actually a Money in the Bank briefcase. Sure, the actual champ gets more attention, but whoever holds the briefcase has all the leverage through their ability to make a title match happen absolutely whenever they feel like it. CM Punk definitely knows this feeling well, having held more MITB contracts than any other performer. Of course, as a relatively new concept, it’s not like anybody has held all that many of them.

Question 13

True or False: CM Punk has won the Royal Rumble.

Aside from his repeat success with Money in the Bank, CM Punk’s trademark match may well be the Royal Rumble. This isn’t because he’s won all that may of them, but rather the fact he always found a way to make the action grind to a halt and focus entirely on him. More than once, Punk carried a microphone into WWE’s wildest battle royal, speaking his mind about every opponent that crossed his paths both before and after tossing them out of the ring. Did this ever last to the Rumble’s very end?

Question 14

To which WWE superstar’s daughter did Punk once infamously sing “Happy Birthday?”

As a popular celebrity, most kids would probably be happy to hear CM Punk sing them “Happy Birthday.” Unfortunately, this very much wasn’t the case when he actually did so for a fellow WWE superstar’s young daughter, managing to scare the hell out of her entire family. This is mostly because Punk was feuding her dad at the time, using the birthday festivities as a way to play mind games and irritate everything his rival loved at once. It definitely paid off, with their feud harshly intensifying and Punk’s performance earning praise as perhaps the creepiest thing he ever did.

Question 15

Who did Punk defeat in a Loser Leaves Town match on a 2009 SmackDown?

Whenever two wrestlers get into an especially heated rivalry, the only way to end things is for one of them to leave the company entirely. CM Punk has definitely wished this would happen to some of his opponents, and in turn, there were surely a few people happy to see him leave wrestling. That said, only once was Punk able to actually banish someone from WWE through a Loser Leaves Town match. The resulting stipulation actually lasted a full eight years until Punk’s opponent made a sudden comeback at WrestleMania 33.

Question 16

Which wrestler indirectly helped Punk win his first World Championship?

Unforgettable as CM Punk cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase against Edge during his Raw debut was, there was a slight catch in that he didn’t exactly earn the World Heavyweight Championship when doing this. Before Punk’s music hit and he demanded his title shot, another wrestler gave incumbent champ Edge a hellacious beating, leaving him weakened and stunned. This allowed Punk to waltz in and lay on a few finishing touches without breaking a sweat. Oddly, Punk’s aide would soon turn into his first challenger after winning the gold.

Question 17

What group of rookies did Punk join and immediately overtake?

While the Straight Edge Society may have had morality on their side, the unfortunate truth is that they weren’t always successful in accomplishing their goals. Punk was great, of course, but Gallows, Serena, and Mercury couldn’t always get the job done. For this reason, Punk eventually ditched the group, but eventually he decided he needed some new lackeys to stay on top. To achieve this end, he infiltrated and overtook a group of rookies that were already making a major impact on the company.

Question 18

Which rising superstar’s undefeated streak did Punk end at Hell in a Cell 2012?

Championships, main events, and Pay-Per-View standout performances all made CM Punk a star, but his destructive capacity doesn’t end there. In addition to achieving countless personal accolades, Punk also managed to rip accomplishments away from his opponents pretty much just for fun. This is what happened at the 2012 Hell in a Cell, when he ended the 38 match winning streak of a rising star. The two would continue to wrestle several more times as the year went on, and Punk kept coming out on top, showing who the real winner was all along.

Question 19

Who did Punk defeat for the Intercontinental Championship?

While it’s ultimate the World Championships that paint a wrestler’s career, every piece of gold they win on their journey to fame counts. Punk didn’t earn his first Intercontinental Championship until he already won and lost the Big Gold Belt, but that didn’t make him any less proud of what he had done. Given his opponent, he probably would have reveled in the victory even if nothing was on the line, considering this person also happened to be a longtime friend and at one point a trainer.

Question 20

What manager became Punk’s advocate during his record setting WWE Championship reign?

To many fans, CM Punk was perhaps the best microphone worker of the modern era. Whether lambasting the crowd for their lack of values or rising up as their underground hero, Punk’s way with words consistently made him a funny, vicious, and overall entertaining personality outside of the ring. Even so, when a man reaches a certain level of success, sometimes he needs a manager to help him keep track of it all. Obviously, if Punk was going to entrust his affairs to another person, he was going to pick the best in the business. Who was it?

Question 21

True or False: CM Punk was never in the main event of WrestleMania.

After CM Punk made it clear his WWE departure was pretty much permanent, fans started questioning what it was about the company he found so unworkable. As is often the case, one of Punk’s biggest complaints turned out to be what he perceived as management never fully appreciating his talents. On the surface, Punk’s many accomplishments would make that a questionable thread, but beneath the surface, there’s still plenty of things he didn’t do, and maybe he should’ve had the chance. Did he ever take the spotlight at the Grandest Stage of Them All?

Question 22

Which popular drink’s logo does Punk have tattooed on his left arm?

Countless wrestlers have tattoos all over their bodies, and most of them has some special meaning. That’s true for every last one of Punk’s dozen plus pieces of ink, from the proud “Straight Edge” banner across his stomach to the more mainstream logo he has on his shoulder. Apparently, this was one of Punk’s earlier pieces, and he got it simply because, well, he enjoys the drink in question. Before WWE realized there could be a marketing issue, he also named a few of his signature moves after the beverage.

Question 23

What phrase did Punk yell before many of his biggest matches?

Just about every master of the microphone has a penchant for catchphrases, and CM Punk shines in this area along with all the others. Repeatedly calling himself “the best in the world at what he does,” telling non-believes that “straight edge means he’s better than you,” or simply lifting a line from one of his favorite comic book characters, Punk knew how to get crowds pumped up in a single sentence or less. It’s the last one he probably used the most, shouting it with pride before the majority of his biggest matches.

Question 24

What does Punk call his signature submission hold?

Some fans may remember CM Punk primarily for his gift of gab, but let’s not forget the guy was a technical wizard inside the squared circle, as well. No matter the size or skill of his opponent, Punk could always tear down his enemies with dazzling maneuvers of all varieties, typically capping things off in one of two ways. Either he would lift them on his shoulders and kick them in the head, telling them to Go To Sleep, or he’d wrap his arms around their necks in a move almost guaranteed to make them tap.

Question 25

On which of the following TV shows has Punk never made an appearance?

Unlike many wrestlers, especially those who decide they’re done grappling, CM Punk has largely avoided the idea of a second career in Hollywood. This doesn’t mean he’s entirely averse to outside entertainments, having made several guest appearances on various TV shows of which he’s a fan. Punk has indeed done a little bit of acting, but since fans are more interested in the man himself, the only shows we’re concerned with were all real. Well, as real as reality TV can get, anyway.

Question 26

Which Marvel Comics series did Punk help co-write for 11 issues?

Because wrestling no longer interests him, and a UFC career takes a serious amount of preparation, CM Punk has been doing what he can to keep busy at various side projects. One of his preferred outside interests has always been comic books, understandably making the man overjoyed when he was hired by Marvel Comics to write for one of their recent rising stars. Unfortunately, the character may not have shared Punk’s voice, as he later joked about the 11 issue series being a bit of a low seller.

Question 27

Who did Punk defeat for his first WWE Championship?

Even after winning and losing the World Heavyweight, Tag Team, and Intercontinental Championships, some fans felt WWE hadn’t cemented CM Punk as a truly top tier performer. That finally changed at Money in the Bank 2011, when he won his first WWE Championship—on the day his contract with the company was supposed to expire. This lead to a brief yet glorious Summer of Punk, when the renegade champion appeared at various live events carrying around his title, lambasting the company for which it stood.

Question 28

Who did Punk wrestle at his final WrestleMania?

What’s more important—the first time something happens, or the last? Depending on the circumstance, some wrestlers final WrestleMania was far more impactful than their initial encounter, due to the extreme level of growth they show between the two moments. Punk’s final dance at the Grandest Stage of Them All definitely had this feel, although no one realized how close it was to the end until way after it was over. Retrospectively, that makes it unfortunate he went out with a loss, but given his opponent, he quite frankly didn’t have much of a chance.

Question 29

Which wrestler defeated Punk at SummerSlam 2013?

In size and in scope, it could be argued CM Punk’s last performance at SummerSlam far outweighed the importance of his WrestleMania farewell. The main difference is that at Mania, the odds were stacked too heavily against him for there to be any true intrigue about the result. SummerSlam just barely gave him a fighting chance, and then systematically beat it out of him in very decisive fashion. This time around, it didn’t matter as much that Punk lost, because he went down with such an incredible effort there was no faulting his loss.

Question 30

True or False: Punk is a former TNA World Champion.

It almost goes without saying that CM Punk didn’t achieve quite as much during his short time in Total Nonstop Action as he did in the WWE Universe. However, a big part of this relates to the fact he was only in TNA for a couple months, and there’s only so much a person can accomplish in such little time. Of course, this is CM Punk we’re talking about, and he already had quite the reputation on the independent scene before showing up in the Impact Zone. Was it enough for TNA to give him a quickie title run?

Question 31

What wrestler “stuck it” to Punk after he defeated John Cena at SummerSlam 2011?

Wonderful as it was, fans will never forgive WWE for making the Summer of Punk a miserably short experience. Merely one month after the Voice of the Voiceless captured the WWE Championship and walked out on the company, he was back to wrestling the same man he beat for the gold to prove he truly deserved it. Immediately after that match was over, things got significantly worse, when a wrestler who had been out of action nearly a decade suddenly showed up to hit him with an old signature move. And Punk’s little sister thought the guy was dead.

Question 32

Which stable made its debut at the 2012 Survivor Series to protect Punk’s WWE Championship reign?

Survivor Series 2012 was a pivotal event for WWE, as it marked one full year of CM Punk as WWE Champion. Of course, it’s not like he was going to pack things up and call it quits just because he completed a calendar. Punk fully intended to hold on to the gold for a long time coming, which is why his manager found a backup plan in three debuting Hounds of Justice fresh out of NXT. While Punk himself was never an official member, the stable kept helping him out and retaining his title for a few months after that.

Question 33

Who did Punk defeat for the ROH World Championship?

Before CM Punk was a WWE superstar, he already lived many of his greatest career heights working for a smaller yet nonetheless popular company in Ring of Honor. In that promotion, respect is everything, leading to hotly contested technical classics with more focus on the in-ring product than when Vince McMahon writes the show. That said, ROH occasionally allowed for some high drama as well, like when Punk looked to betray the entire company by winning the World Championship and holding it hostage. It’s exactly what he later did in WWE, only this time, he wasn’t praised for it.

Question 34

What stable did Punk join while in TNA?

Okay, so CM Punk was never the TNA World Champion, nor did he hold any pieces of gold while in that company. This doesn’t mean his time there wasn’t well spent or memorable, however. In fact, fans paying attention to the independent scene could never forget it, since he strangely teamed up with one of his arch rivals in a new cult-like stable. The fact they kept duking it out in Ring of Honor might be why the pair never quite clicked as buddies in TNA.

Question 35

Which ECW icon did Punk extensively feud in Ring of Honor?

Speaking of CM Punk’s strange TNA period, it may also be a solid idea to ask about the man who lead their stable while concurrently serving as his arch nemesis. While the TNA stuff was a little strange, their battles in Ring of Honor were completely unforgettable, defining Punk’s undying attitude and straight edge beliefs right from the beginning. He had the perfect person to decry for drug related excess, as well, leading to an intensely personal feud that put him on the fast track to glory.

Question 36

Who defeated Punk to end the longest WWE Championship reign in modern history?

All good things must come to an end, and for CM Punk’s record setting WWE Championship reign, that time came after 434 days. From Survivor Series 2011 to Royal Rumble 2013, Punk genuinely laid claim to being “the best in the world at what he did,” for no wrestler nor group of wrestlers could snatch his gold away from him. Until, finally, one of the industry’s greatest icons made a long awaited return to recapture the belt he hadn’t touched in over a full decade.

Question 37

Which alternative rock band sings Punk’s theme song “Cult of Personality?”

Just about every wrestler to grace the WWE Universe since the 1980s has hit the ring to one epic theme tune or another. CM Punk has had more than one throughout his career, yet the song most fans remember is surely the alternative rock hit “Cult of Personality.” Few wrestlers of the era better live up to such a title than the Voice of the Voiceless, who had actually been using the theme since way back in his days working for Ring of Honor. Do you know who wrote it?

Question 38

What type of match was Punk’s last WWE contest?

If this is truly the end for CM Punk’s wrestling career, if nothing else, at least the man went out on a high note. Unfortunately, he didn’t win his final bout, but he did put in one last fantastic performance, lasting nearly a full 50 minutes of nonstop action. Ultimately, it was a thunderous chokeslam from the Big Red Machine Kane that wrote him out of action seemingly for good. However, this doesn’t mean the Devil’s Favorite Demon won the match, as there was a whole lot more to the situation than just those two.

Question 39

On what special occasion did WWE officially fire Punk?

Painful as the experience can be, almost everyone has been fired from one job or another. All people can hope in this circumstance is that the situation is handled with grace, both in how they react and how their former employers break the news. In the case of CM Punk, column two was unquestionably a disaster, with WWE essentially ignoring him for months before officially giving him the axe on what was otherwise a joyous occasion. Vince McMahon later claimed it was an accidental coincidence, but Punk himself found this hard to believe.

Question 40

Who defeated Punk in his first UFC fight?

The mere fact CM Punk seems to have left the WWE Universe behind hardly means he’s done fighting. If anything, he’s only gotten more serious about the idea through his second career as an aspiring Ultimate Fighter in the MMA world. Unfortunately, things have yet to exactly pan out for him in this venture, as Punk infamously lost his first fight in very definitive fashion, and in less than a few minutes at that. Of course, he hasn’t given up, already training for his next fight allegedly taking place later in 2018.

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