Is CM Punk A-List?
No — CM Punk is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2011
"Summer of Punk" WWE Success
Lost A-list status in 2014
Dropped to B tier — Controversial WWE Departure
Ranking Timeline
ROH World Championship Win
Wins the ROH World Championship, marking a career milestone.
"Summer of Punk" WWE Success
His 'Summer of Punk' storyline elevates him to a main event player in WWE.
WWE Championship Victory
Wins the WWE Championship, solidifying his status in the company.
Controversial WWE Departure
Leaves WWE amid controversy, ending his successful wrestling career.
MMA Career Begins
Starts a career in mixed martial arts with UFC, struggling to perform.
WWE Return
Returns to WWE, marking a major event in the wrestling world.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion
Becomes the WWE World Heavyweight Champion
Wrestling Career Continues
Continues wrestling with WWE
Last updated: February 25, 2026