This past week CM PUNK sent out a tweet thanking the fans for their many years of support (read the article on Wrestlezone here). CM Punk's contract with WWE expired with this week and it looks like he won't be returning anytime soon if at all.
The first time that I remember hearing the name of CM Punk was after the untimely passing of Chris Candido. There was a picture of him, Chris, Tammy Sytch and some other wrestlers on Chris' website. In the picture he was blond and I don't think he had a moustache and a beard. I just remember that the name "CM Punk" stood out to me because it was so different.
As years passed I bought some Ring of Honor(ROH) DVD's featuring his matches with Raven and Samoa Joe. I was impressed with his skills and hoped that he would make it to WWE on day.
From 2005-2011 while in WWE, Punk had some amazing feuds with Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker, William Regal, Rey Mysterio, and The Big Show. Things would change in 20112 when he cut his famous "Pipebomb" promo in 2011 that brought him to the attention of the mainstream and changed his position in WWE as a main eventer.
Punk would go onto have a great feud with John Cena through 2011 and hold the title for a record-setting 434 days in 2012-2013. Punk had a great match at WrestleMania 29 with the Undertaker and had a great feud with Paul Heyman in 2013. Punk would leave WWE in January of 2014.
As a fan I just wanted to say thank you to CM Punk for his many years of wrestling and especially the great 434-day title reign that showed how incredible a performer he truly was. His alliance with Paul Heyman reminded me so much of the Bobby Heenan-Mr. Perfect combination of the early 90's.
Thank you again Punk and I hope whatever the next chapter is, that you enjoy it.
THE PROFESSOR
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