
CM Punk has been champion since defeating Jey Uso in November, but his impact on wrestling goes much further than any title. He’s been a prominent figure in the industry since 1997, with successful runs in WWE, ECW, AEW, TNA, and Ring of Honor. Despite being fired from AEW in September 2023 following a backstage issue and sustaining an injury during his WWE return at the 2024 Royal Rumble, Punk has consistently been involved in high-profile rivalries with stars like McIntyre, Seth Rollins, Gunther, and John Cena. Currently, as champion, he’s widely considered the biggest star on the RAW brand.