CM Punk is widely known as one of WWE’s most iconic and outspoken superstars. His career has been filled with unforgettable matches, bold promos, and historic moments that changed the wrestling world. Among all his achievements, Punk’s World Championship victories stand out as proof of his greatness inside the ring.
- CM Punk’s 8 World Championships in WWE
- 1. ECW World Championship: September 4, 2007 (vs John Morrison)
- 2. World Heavyweight Championship: June 23, 2008 (vs Edge)
- 3. World Heavyweight Championship: June 7, 2009 (vs Jeff Hardy, Extreme Rules)
- 4. World Heavyweight Championship: August 23, 2009 (vs Jeff Hardy, SummerSlam)
- 5. WWE Championship: July 17, 2011 (vs John Cena, Money in the Bank)
- 6. WWE Championship: November 20, 2011 (vs Alberto Del Rio, Survivor Series)
- 7. World Heavyweight Championship: August 2, 2025 (vs Gunther, SummerSlam)
- 8. World Heavyweight Championship: November 2025 (vs Jey Uso, Saturday Night’s Main Event)
- List of CM Punk’s World Title Wins in WWE
- Interesting Facts About CM Punk’s Title History
From his early days on ECW to his latest triumphs in 2025, Punk has captured eight World Championships in WWE a record that cements his place among wrestling’s all-time legends. Let’s take a detailed look at his incredible journey to each of those titles.
CM Punk’s 8 World Championships in WWE
CM Punk’s championship journey began in 2007 and has stretched across nearly two decades, filled with emotion, rivalries, and dramatic finishes.
1. ECW World Championship: September 4, 2007 (vs John Morrison)
Punk’s first major title win came when he defeated John Morrison for the ECW World Championship on an episode of ECW. This victory marked his rise as a breakout star in WWE and gave fans their first glimpse of the future “Best in the World.”
2. World Heavyweight Championship: June 23, 2008 (vs Edge)
A year later, Punk became Mr. Money in the Bank and shocked the world when he cashed in on Edge after Batista attacked the Rated-R Superstar. Punk’s victory on RAW gave him his first World Heavyweight Championship, instantly establishing him as a top name on the roster.
Unfortunately, his reign ended abruptly after Randy Orton and The Legacy attacked him, forcing Punk to vacate the title.
3. World Heavyweight Championship: June 7, 2009 (vs Jeff Hardy, Extreme Rules)
Punk earned another Money in the Bank briefcase in 2009 and once again used it wisely. After Jeff Hardy won the title from Edge at Extreme Rules, Punk cashed in immediately and stole the win. This victory began one of Punk’s most heated rivalries with Hardy.
4. World Heavyweight Championship: August 23, 2009 (vs Jeff Hardy, SummerSlam)
Their feud continued for months and led to a dramatic TLC Match at SummerSlam 2009, where Punk defeated Hardy once more to reclaim the title. The match was emotional and ended with Hardy’s final appearance in WWE before his exit from the company.
Punk’s reign ended soon after when The Undertaker defeated him at Hell in a Cell, but by then, Punk had already made his mark as a top-tier performer.
5. WWE Championship: July 17, 2011 (vs John Cena, Money in the Bank)
This is arguably the most famous moment of CM Punk’s career. On the last night of his WWE contract, Punk defeated John Cena in his hometown of Chicago to win the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank 2011.
He left the arena blowing Vince McMahon a kiss, walking out of WWE with the title in one of the most iconic endings in wrestling history. Punk returned two weeks later, sparking a new era in WWE.
6. WWE Championship: November 20, 2011 (vs Alberto Del Rio, Survivor Series)
Punk’s next major reign began when he defeated Alberto Del Rio at Survivor Series 2011. This title run lasted an incredible 434 days, one of the longest reigns in WWE history at the time. He successfully defended his title against the likes of Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, and The Big Show before finally losing it to The Rock at Royal Rumble 2013.
This reign remains one of Punk’s greatest achievements and a key part of his legacy.
7. World Heavyweight Championship: August 2, 2025 (vs Gunther, SummerSlam)
After more than a decade, Punk returned to the world title scene in 2025. At SummerSlam, he defeated Gunther in a grueling match to win his seventh World Championship. The crowd erupted as the veteran star proved he still had what it takes to be at the top.
However, his joy was short-lived Seth Rollins immediately cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, defeating Punk within minutes to steal the title.
8. World Heavyweight Championship: November 2025 (vs Jey Uso, Saturday Night’s Main Event)
Months later, when Rollins was injured, the title was declared vacant. Punk faced Jey Uso for the championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. After hitting two consecutive Go to Sleep (GTS) finishers, Punk secured the win and became an eight-time World Champion.
This victory not only added another championship to his resume but also proved that Punk remains a top player even after years in the business.
List of CM Punk’s World Title Wins in WWE
| No. | Title | Opponent | Event | Year |
| 1 | ECW Championship | John Morrison | ECW | 2007 |
| 2 | World Heavyweight Championship | Edge (MITB Cash-in) | RAW | 2008 |
| 3 | World Heavyweight Championship | Jeff Hardy (MITB Cash-in) | Extreme Rules | 2009 |
| 4 | World Heavyweight Championship | Jeff Hardy (TLC Match) | SummerSlam | 2009 |
| 5 | WWE Championship | John Cena | Money in the Bank | 2011 |
| 6 | WWE Championship | Alberto Del Rio | Survivor Series | 2011 |
| 7 | World Heavyweight Championship | Gunther | SummerSlam | 2025 |
| 8 | World Heavyweight Championship | Jey Uso | Saturday Night’s Main Event | 2025 |
Interesting Facts About CM Punk’s Title History
- CM Punk has held eight World Championships in WWE.
- His 434-day WWE Title reign remains one of the longest in modern history.
- Punk is one of the few wrestlers to have cashed in the Money in the Bank contract twice successfully.
- He is also one of the rare stars to win titles across three brands ECW, RAW, and SmackDown.
- Punk famously walked out of WWE with the title in 2011, a storyline that remains one of the most talked-about moments in wrestling.
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