CM Punk, a wrestler, visits Stadium Goods in New York City to go sneaker shopping. He discusses growing up in Chicago during the peak Jordan era, but not being able to afford Jordans as a kid. He compares sneaker culture to comic book culture, noting that both have a dedicated fan base. CM Punk also talks about how wrestling and sneaker culture have crossed over, with wrestlers using sneakers as props. He tries on various shoes, including a $40,000 pair, but ultimately buys his first pair of Michael Jordans.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. CM Punk is the guest on the show.
2. The show is being recorded at Stadium Goods in New York City.
3. CM Punk grew up in Chicago during the peak Jordan era.
4. CM Punk never had Jordans as a kid because they were too expensive.
5. CM Punk's first job was at a comic book shop called All American Comics in the Chicagoland area.
6. CM Punk has been writing on his sneakers, which has been making mainstream news.
7. The Young Bucks used a $4,000 Travis Scott Jordan 1 as a prop in a match.
8. CM Punk has been with AEW for seven years.
9. No one has ever approached CM Punk for a sneaker deal in his career.
10. CM Punk's wife famously wears Converse.
11. CM Punk bought his first pair of Jordans, a red pair of Air Jordan 1s, at Stadium Goods.
12. CM Punk is 42 years old.
13. CM Punk appears on AEW Wednesday and Friday nights on TNT.