Tag: CM Punk

CM Punk returns to WWE after nearly 10-year absence

Posted: November 29, 2023 at 11:19 am   /   Film, Wrestling

For nearly a decade, WWE fans have clamored for the return of superstar CM Punk. Punk, real name Phil Brooks, has always been a hot topic amongst wrestling fans. He is beloved by many, yet seemingly hated by some. There truly is no more of a controversial figure in pro wrestling than CM Punk. After […]

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Opinion: The Curious Case of CM Punk

Posted: June 10, 2018 at 10:03 pm   /   Opinion

Of all the interesting outcomes from this weekend’s stellar UFC 225 card, the one thing I continue to think about is what will happen with CM Punk? As an MMA fan and journalist and a lifelong wrestling fan, I found myself drawn to the former WWE Superstar at media day on Thursday afternoon. So much […]

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Photos: UFC 225 Weigh-Ins at United Center in Chicago

Posted: June 8, 2018 at 8:29 pm   /   Professional Wrestling, Sports, Wrestling

Friday’s UFC 225 Weigh-Ins were not without controversy, as challenger Yoel Romero failed to make weight by .2 lbs. He weighed in at 185.2 and needed to be at 185. Because of the weight mishap, Romero’s fight against Robert Whittaker will no longer be for Whittaker’s title and Romero will lose 30% of his fight […]

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Photos: UFC 225 Media Day in Chicago

Posted: June 7, 2018 at 3:26 pm   /   Sports, Wrestling

UFC 225 will take place Saturday night at United Center in Chicago and festivities got underway today with Media Day, as the fighters squared off for the media while answering questions. Every fighter on the card was present including Robert Whitaker and Yoel Romero. The two will square off for the second time for Whittaker’s […]

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Review: WWE Monday Night Raw (3/3)

Posted: March 6, 2014 at 10:03 pm   /   Local, Professional Wrestling, Television Reviews

The WWE sure knows how to play the fans. Raw was live from Chicago this week. After weeks of wondering what would happen due to local boy and company star CM Punk leaving, Raw went off without a hitch, and without Punk. Much to the chagrin of the fans, Punk never showed. What made it […]

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WWE Monday Night Raw Review (9/23) – Rob Van Dam vs. Randy Orton, CM Punk and Paul Heyman Continue to Feud

Posted: September 26, 2013 at 8:06 am   /   Local, Professional Wrestling

This week’s Monday Night Raw was one of the more boring programs in recent months. It didn’t do much to advance any storyline, other than the Randy Orton/Daniel Bryan feud, as well as the CM Punk/Paul Heyman feud. My favorite segment of the night had to be Punk’s homecoming promo. The crowd was red hot […]

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WWE Money in the Bank Review / Results: Dolph Ziggler vs Alberto Del Rio, John Cena vs. Mark Henry (2013)

Posted: July 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm   /   Local, Professional Wrestling

Apologies for the late column this week, but I was on vacation in Jamaica. After a 12-hour day of traveling, the first thing I did was fire up the old computer and watch a streaming version of WWE Money in the Bank. As tired as I was, I was quickly awakened by the high-energy Money […]

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WWE WrestleMania 29 (April 7) Preview and Predictions: Rock vs. Cena, Undertaker vs. CM Punk and More

Posted: April 3, 2013 at 9:26 pm   /   Local, Sports, Television

We are less than a week away from the biggest event in wrestling! Mark it on your calendars – WrestleMania 29 will take place this Sunday, April 7. The event, which is the biggest payperview of the year for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will feature three main-event matches over its 4-hour span. Check out my […]

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