Former WWE World Champion CM Punk led two factions in his career: The Nexus and the infamous Straight Edge Society. The Straight Edge Society was a faction within WWE in 2009. Led by straight-edge himself CM Punk, the faction promoted a lifestyle free of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
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The faction consisted of CM Punk, Joey Mercury, Luke Gallows, and Serena Deeb. Although the faction had a relatively short lifespan, it left a notable impression on WWE and its fans. The faction lasted until 2010, when the release of members led to its disbandment. He then joined The Nexus in late 2010.
The faction made a huge impact with its charismatic promos and compelling storylines. It often clashed with top WWE stars like Rey Mysterio and The Big Show. The Straight Edge Society caused chaos on SmackDown from 2009 to 2010. Interestingly, Punk reunited with his former faction member, Luke Gallows, a few weeks ago.
Punk recently appeared at San Diego Comic-Con, where he participated in the WWE Mattel Panel discussion alongside Sam Roberts and Zoey Stark. During a recent interview, Punk reflected on his time with the Straight Edge Society.