CM Punk will be a part of the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, bringing an exciting favorite to the contest. Punk declared his intention following this week’s episode of WWE Raw, the debut episode of the red brand on Netflix.
Here’s everything you need to know about CM Punk’s Royal Rumble legacy and what his entry means for this year’s event.
CM Punk Confirms His Entry for 2025
Punk announced the news in a post-show promo at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. The Best in the World shared that not only does he plan on winning the Men’s Royal Rumble, but that he’ll be winning gold this year.
CM Punk’s Royal Rumble Career Highlights
CM Punk has participated in seven Royal Rumbles, boasting an impressive track record:
| Event | Entrant Number | Time in Match | Finishing Position | Eliminations | Eliminated By | Notable Moments |
| 2007 | 11 | 27:16 | 22 | 1 | The Great Khali | Lasted longer than any other ECW star. |
| 2008 | 12 | 23:50 | 17 | 1 | Chavo Guerrero | Eliminated Chuck Palumbo |
| 2009 | 18 | 22:29 | 18 | 1 | Big Show | Eliminated William Regal |
| 2010 | 3 | 10:04 | 7 | 5 | Triple H | At times, Punk was the only Superstar in the ring. |
| 2011 | 1 | 35:21 | 21 | 7 | John Cena | Punk scored the most eliminations, thanks in part to the help of the New Nexus. |
| 2014 | 1 | 49:12 | 27 | 3 | Kane | Kane eliminated him after being eliminated by Punk. This was Punk’s final WWE match until his 2023 return. |
| 2024 | 27 | 21:45 | 29 | 2 | Cody Rhodes | Punk suffered an injury that forced him out of action for months. |
Career Totals Across Royal Rumbles
- Total Entries: 7
- Wins: 0
- Cumulative Time in Match: 3 hours, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
- Eliminations: 20
- Average Time Per Entry: 27 minutes, 8 seconds
- Best Finish: Runner Up (2024)
- Worst Finish: 7th (2010)
