Phillip Jack "
Phil"
Brooks (born October 26, 1978), better known by the
ring name CM Punk, is an American comic book writer, actor, retired
professional wrestler, and forthcoming
mixed martial artist, currently signed with the
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is best known for his time in
WWE, where he was the longest-reigning
WWE Champion of the modern era, having held the title for 434 days from
November 20, 2011 to
January 27, 2013. His reign is officially recognized as
the sixth longest of all time, as well as the longest since 1988.