Phillip Jack Brooks (born October 26, 1978), better known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler, actor and former mixed martial artist. Having previously been with the promotion from 2005 to 2014, his 434-day reign as WWE Champion from November 2011 to January 2013 stood as the longest of the 21st century at the time of his initial departure from WWE. He returned to WWE in November 2023 after his contract with AEW was terminated several months prior.