Through hard work & dedication...through blood, sweat, and tears, CM Punk fought his way to the top of the ladder in Ring of Honor. His skill inside the squared circle, his verbal gifts, and his innate charisma made him a figure that demanded attention from each and every person that watched his journey from unknown Midwestern talent to worldwide superstar.

All-Star Extravaganza 2 was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on December 4, 2004 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The show's main event was CM Punk challenging Samoa Joe for the ROH World Championship. After wrestling to two one hour draws at World Title Classic and Joe vs. Punk II, the stipulation was that there was no time limit; however, if Punk failed to defeated Joe he would not receive another shot at the title for as long as Joe held it. The show also featured appearances by legendary wrestling managers Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Jim Cornette.

Death Before Dishonor I is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on July 19, 2003 at the Rex Plex in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Headline matches included a Dog Collar match between Raven and CM Punk, and Samoa Joe defending the ROH title against Paul London.