Phillip Jack Brooks, better known in the wrestling world as CM Punk, is a professional wrestler, actor, and retired mixed martial artist from the United States of America. As of November 2024, he is affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and competes on their Raw brand. Punk first gained recognition for his work in Ring of Honor between 2002 and 2006. His initial run with WWE began in 2005 and lasted until his departure in January 2014. After a hiatus from in-ring action, he returned to professional wrestling by signing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). However, his time there was cut short following a backstage incident with "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, which led to his release and re-signing with WWE in 2023.
CM Punk Parents
As per reports, Punk was born to Harriett Kowalski on October 26, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. As of November 2024, Punk's father's name is unknown in the public domain.
CM Punk Mother
Harriett Kowalski, CM Punk’s mother, was born in the German town of Breitenfelde to Polish parents, Boleslaw Kowalski and Marya Soszynska as per reports. She spent part of her early years in the Wentorf resettlement camp before her family emigrated to the United States in 1951 as per Ethnicelebs. During this time, she was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
CM Punk Father
CM Punk's father, whose full identity remains undisclosed as of November 2024, was born to Clarence J. Brooks and Mildred. His heritage is English, German, and Irish, as noted by Ethnicelebs. He worked as an engineer and dealt with alcoholism throughout his life.
CM Punk Siblings
CM Punk is one of five siblings, including three biological ones: an older brother, Mike Brooks; a younger sister, Chaleen Lee Brooks; and another sister. However, as of November 2024, details about his other siblings remain limited.
Mike Brooks
Mike Brooks, the brother of CM Punk, began his wrestling career in the mid-to-late 1990s alongside CM Punk, Billy Whack, Supreme, and CM Venom in the Lunatic Wrestling Federation (LWF), a backyard wrestling group based in Chicago. As the LWF grew, tensions emerged when Mike took money from the group, ultimately leading CM Punk to sever ties with him in 1999. In episode 13 of the LWF Strikes Back podcast, Mike admitted to his actions and confirmed that he had since repaid all LWF-related funds.
Chaleen Lee Brooks
Chaleen Lee Brooks has over 200 followers on her X account, where she's been active since March 2014, as of November 2024. Her profile centers around updates and posts about her older brother, CM Punk, highlighting key moments and news from his wrestling career as well as various events tied to his work.
CM Punk Wife
CM Punk's wife, April Jeanette Mendez, popularly known as AJ Lee, was born on March 19, 1987, as the youngest of three children to her parents, Janet Acevedo and Robert Mendez. At the age of 12, she developed a passion for the wrestling entertainment industry, She attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University after completing high school in 2005.
Mendez initiated her wrestling career in 2009 on the independent circuit in New Jersey before joining WWE that same year. She spent two years in WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), before making her debut on the main roster. Mendez gained recognition through several high-profile feuds and went on to win the WWE Divas Championship three times. As of November 2024, she has retired from wrestling and is now pursuing a career as an author and screenwriter in Hollywood.
CM Punk Kids
CM Punk and his wife, AJ Mendez, have been married for over a decade, having tied the knot on June 13, 2014. As of November 2024, the couple does not have any kids.
FAQs on CM Punk Family
A. AJ Mendez, a former professional wrestler, is the wife of CM Punk.
A. Mike Brooks is CM Punk's brother.
A. AJ Lee is not any closer to making her WWE return.
A. AJ Lee left WWE in 2015 due to ongoing back issues.
A. CM Punk has mentioned that he envisions having children one day, with a particular desire for a little girl.