WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk was recently inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) Hall of Fame, marking a major milestone outside of the Stamford-based WWE promotion. Known as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step inside the squared circle, Punk—often called “The Best in the World”—has remained a top competitor for decades and continues to make a significant impact in World Wrestling Entertainment.
### CM Punk’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Induction
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio unveiled the list of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame inductees in a recent YouTube video, with current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk among those honored. Meltzer emphasized Punk’s unparalleled influence since his return to WWE in 2023, stating that his impact was “too much to deny.”
Phil Brooks, Punk’s real name, is 47 years old and has excelled in several key categories compared to most Hall of Famers. He has also been a major business mover in recent years throughout his comeback runs with both AEW and WWE.
Meltzer noted, “The end of his AEW stint probably kept people from voting for him initially, but with his success as one of the top stars during a boom period in WWE, there was just too much to deny.”
You can check out the full list of 2025 WON Hall of Famers in the video linked below.
*Credit: Wrestling Observer Radio’s YouTube | H/T: Sportskeeda Wrestling*
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### CM Punk Prepares for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
On the latest edition of Friday Night SmackDown, CM Punk teamed up with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso to add Jimmy Uso as the fourth member of their WarGames squad.
Their opposition also bolstered their ranks, with Drew McIntyre joining Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul, forming the opposing team’s fourth member. Each team still needs to recruit one more star before the premium live event, WWE Survivor Series: WarGames.
According to multiple reports, Brock Lesnar may return to join “The Vision’s” side, while Roman Reigns is rumored to be the fifth member of Punk’s team.
With the creative direction now led by Triple H, it will be exciting to see what surprises and twists are in store for this year’s Survivor Series: WarGames.
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Stay tuned for more updates on CM Punk and WWE’s evolving storylines as they unfold.
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