A great deal can happen in four years, but if your name is CM Punk, that amount of time probably feels like it’s flown by. The Straight Edge Superstar and multiple world champion walked out of WWE on this day back in 2014, and few could’ve expected that he wouldn’t run up to this point. Since then Punk has been able to transition into mixed martial arts, with his UFC debut coming in September 2016 when he lost to Mickey Gall via first-round submission.
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There’s been a great deal of speculation regarding Punk one day returning to professional wrestling, with the upcoming All In show being highlighted as a possible venue for his comeback match.
CM Punk UFC 203
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CM Punk UFC 203 #1
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks holds an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #2
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks holds an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #3
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media after an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #4
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Opponents Phil CM Punk Brooks and Mickey Gall face off during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #5
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks poses for photos during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #6
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 203 #7
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)