Cm punk appears as a character in the wwe superstars comic book series, written by prolific. Based on some of his latest tweets, cm punk seems to be on the side of wwe fans who are certain wrestlemania 36, along with all of the other. For his part, punk, a noted comic book fan, certainly brought his agame to the intro. While punk denies any contact with wwe his tv contract is with fox nothing will stop the. Also known, and writing off in his comics under the name as cm punk. Punk has some experience writing for marvel comics, having tackled fan. Cm punk appears on wwe backstage on fs1, reveals hell be. Cm punks return to wwe backstage announced for feb. August 17, 2017 by gavin jasper the strange history of wwe comics features. Appearing for the first time in six years on any wrestlingrelated television program, the best in the world looked feisty as ever in his interview with renee young on wwe backstage, admitting that the world of wrestling is a never say never universe. Wwe cm punk returns with huge announcement 2020, cm punk. Wwe champ cm punk writes an introduction for next months avengers vs. Wwe reportedly unhappy with cm punk, dont want him to.
Several places around the interwebs have been reporting that wwe has told its comic book licensee, papercutz, to remove cm punk from not only future publications, but also all future printings of the trade paperbacks collecting the first two story arcs of the mick foleypenned series, wwe superstars. Career phillip brooks, aka cm punk, holding the wwe title. The chicago native has been popping up infrequently on the. We sat down with cm punk, prior to his big fight, to talk ufc and comics.
Though he mentions his old rival for the world heavyweight championships new movie role, punk is really hyping a big opening for his own post wwe ambitions, the release of marvel comics drax, a new series cowritten by the best in the world, starring the character bautista plays on film in guardians of the galaxy. Wwe champion cm punk on writing comics, wrestling and more c2e2 syfy wire. Phil cm punk brooks gallery real name phillip jack brooks pseudonyms cm punk titles writer. He walked out the following night on monday night raw. He is currently signed to both the ultimate fighting championship ufc, where he competes in the welterweight division, and to cage fury fighting championships cffc, where he works as a commentator. Punk is also a comic book fanatic, having spent his time away from wrestling working for marvel as a. Cm punk left the door for a inring return slightly cracked open in a recent interview when he listed four wrestlers that would be able to bring him. I think the product is the same as when i left it, punk had said. Hes a regular at conventions, and has written for vertigo and marvel, including an 11issue cowriting gig on drax.
Cm punk to write thor comic book script for marvel wwe. Cm punk has made the leap from wwe to the ufc, but hes also begun a burgeoning career as a comic book writer. Punk will make an appearance on the edition of wwe backstage. They were there to film punk guest cohosting an episode of. Cm punk explains how fox convinced him to return to the wwe. Punk will also be writing for other marvel books in 2015. Punk also offers commentary in the directtodvd necessary evil.
Cm punk s english lessons return with new grammar slam series while many comic fans are familiar with the punisher, not everyone. Cm punk working with marvel comics to write a script for thor in february. Former wwe superstar and ufc fighter cm punk has revealed. Phillip jack phil brooks is best known for his time in wwe as cm punk. Cm punk is an american mixed martial artist, former professional wrestler, and a comic book writer. Cm punk questions wwes decision to hold wrestlemania at. Punk was a top star in wwe wrestling until january of 2014, when he left the company primarily due to health concerns. Cm punk remains arguably the most alluring name out there when it comes to a wwe inring return, but as we have learned over the last few weeks, it seems no closer to happening now than it did. Cm punk explains who should win the royal rumble cbr. Cm punk writes introduction to marvel comics avengers vs. Comic book superheroes and professional wrestling characters have long been viewed in the same vein of entertainment as colorful characters that are larger than life, and numerous wrestlers have appeared or been referenced in comic books. Exwwe star cm punk is now writing comic books for marvel. Punk left an unforgettable legacy during his wwe career, including holding the wwe championship for a remarkable 434 days. Wwe confirmed during this weeks wwe backstage episode that former wwe champion cm punk will be back on the fox sports 1 show next week.
The wrestler aka phil brooks has been a fan since he picked up a g. Cm punk left the door for a inring return slightly cracked open in a recent interview when he listed four wrestlers that would be able to bring him out of retirement but only if the money and. Cm punk will help bring back a longdormant marvel character. However, before he made his triumphant return, the sixtime wwe champion was featured in a behindthescenes featurette detailing the moments leading up. Former wwe champion cm punk and chew artist rob guillory discuss their thor annual story with cbr, and their goal of getting galactus drunk. The idea of cm punk real name phil brooks to join marvel was brought about in 2011 and finally came to fruition monday. Wrestling could be so much better, it could be so much more. Lets just say that this year will be a little bit different. Its no secret that punk is a massive comic book fan. Cm punk has returned to wwe programming, as hell be appearing periodically on fs1s wwe backstage. Since then, hes found success in the comic book world, writing comics for.
Vince mcmahon reportedly not interested in cm punk. Wwe champion cm punk on writing comics, wrestling and more. Wwe champion cm punk tells us his thoughts about some of his most and least favourite comic books. Ex wwe star cm punk is now writing comic books for marvel. Cm punk talks weightcutting, donald trump and comic books duration. Cm punk seems convinced wrestlemania 36 will get canceled. Since parting ways with wwe, punk has gone on to write comic books for marvel, compete in the ufc and, more recently, star in the horror film girl on the third floor, released in theaters last month. Cm punk made a surprise appearance on wwe backstage late last year, and had essentially opened the floodgates to all sorts of fun conversations and theories about whether or not he would be really. Cm punk on comic books playstation access tv youtube. Where he is the longestreigning wwe champion of the modern era since hulk hogans 1,474 day reign ended in 1988, having held the title for 434 days from november 20, 2011 to january 27, 20. To some people, that might sound utterly ridiculous. During his very first appearance on fox sports 1 show, he had spoken about what he cannot stand about the wwe product. One could call cm punk a writer, a fighter, or a wrestling champ, but one thing we can all agree on is that hes an entertainer of many varieties.
On march 9th cm punk came into the silver snail comics shop in toronto w lead singer of fucked up and host of much musics the wedge. Cm punk lashes out at the miz over wwe backstage segment. Cm punk, marvel comic writer and former wwe star, set for. Former wwe champion cm punk officially joined marvel as a comic book writer, the company announced monday. Cm punk is the everyman, the regular guy who worked hard to. Wwe employed a wrestler previously known as the vampire warrior real name. Taking place in the real kayfabe world of wwe, cm punk, daniel bryan, rey mysterio, and hornswoggle are blamed for turning backstage upsidedown.
Phillip jack brooks born october 26, 1978, better known by the ring name cm punk, is an american mixed martial artist and retired professional wrestler. His latest offering appears in the third issue of vertigos strange sports stories. Former wwe star cm punk is writing a thor comic for marvel the. Former wwe star cm punk is writing a thor comic for marvel. Cm punk has certainly been keeping busy since ending his wwe career. Punk wrestled his last televised match for wwe at the 2014 royal rumble. Cm punk reveals which marvel character he wants to write next. Axel alonso, editorinchief of marvel comics, took time out of his insane schedule at the recently concluded new york comic con to talk about the release and the reigning wwe champions involvement in the project. Punk has written a drax series for marvel comics before which is surreal not least because cm punk essentially wrote a comic starring batista, and has also penned a strange sports stories comic. Not only has he signed a contract with the ufc, hes also building a resume as a comic book writer.
Cm punk on thor annual, potential future comics work albert ching jan 29, 2015. More importantly, his ring entrance featured a callback to the things infamous line, with punk yelling its clobberin time. For more cm punk and wwe videos, please subscribe to our channel. Cm punk, writer of marvels drax, takes your questions in another edition of ask marvel. Cm punk throws shade at wwe regarding the lanabobby lashley wedding on wwe raw wwe cm punk pitches hilarious way to book the rusev, lana and bobby lashley storyline. Wwe world heavyweight champion cm punk talks about comics. As punk says, everything worth doing is hard, and hes taken his licks along the way, but as shown by his two wwe championships, nothing is impossible if youre willing to. Wwe superstars super genius comics the undertaker own a tattoo parlor in titan city, called the funeral parlor. Wwe tries to connect the wwe smackdown hacker to cm punk. Based on some of his latest tweets, cm punk seems to be on the side of wwe fans who are certain wrestlemania 36, along with all of the other events tied to. Cm punk on comic books playstation access tv duration.
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