The Many Faces Of CM Punk Ranked - From Worst To Best
7. Money In The Bank Mid-Card Punk
![CM Punk 2008](https://cdn3.whatculture.com/images/2016/06/9e8bba7c6b3c45f6-600x338.jpg)
CM Punk was drafted from ECW to the main WWE roster on 23rd June, 2008, and one week later he shocked the world by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. For fans of Punk, it was an incredible moment, a truly emotional happening to see their man on top of the world.
It quickly fell apart somewhat however, when it was clear that despite being the champion Punk wasn't exactly 'the guy'. When people think of Money in the Bank winners and neglected title reigns they generally think of Jack Swagger, but that entire trope began with CM Punk in 2008.
Until his second Money in the Bank win in 2009 and subsequent heel turn, CM Punk was a fairly bland and forgettable babyface. He was treading water in the monstrous machine, an immense talent being wasted by a creative team that didn't want him in the first place.