Lesnar broke Punk’s record of longest world title reign in the modern era - which is defined by WWE as the the post-Hulk Hogan years - as he held on to the Universal Championship for a whopping 504 days. The Beast won the belt at WrestleMania 33 last year in April against Goldberg and lost it last Sunday at SummerSlam to Roman Reigns. CM Punk was WWE Champion for 434 days as he won the title from Alberto Del Rio at Survivor Series 2011 and lost it to The Rock at Royal Rumble 2013. Lesnar though works on a part-time basis with Vince McMahon’s promotion and only defended the Universal Championship 11 times compared to Punk who put the WWE Championship on the line a staggering 141 times.

Brock Lesnar. Stock’s at 80. Obviously something is being done that is correct Paul Heyman

However, according to Cageside Seats, Heyman, who managed both WWE legends, claims The Conqueror had the most impressive run as he took the company to bigger heights. The legendary manager told WFAN radio’s Benigno & Roberts: “What was the stock when CM Punk was the champion? What’s the stock now? “I have news for everybody. I know this will come as a shock. I know this is the type of news... fans hate to hear. Ready? It’s a business. It’s a business. ‘So the stock, when CM Punk was champion was, what? 19? 20? 21? The stock is now at 80! $80 per share.

Paul Heyman believes Brock Lesnar had a better title reign than CM Punk

“Who was the main event of WrestleMania? Who is the main event of SummerSlam? Who’s the most featured performer? Who’s on all the billboards? Who’s on all the posters? Who right now has an advocate speaking for him on WFAN? Brock Lesnar. Stock’s at 80. Obviously something is being done that is correct.” Lesnar has been linked with a return to UFC where he may face Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship but the five-time world champion is not yet done with WWE. Heyman told RAW General Manager Kurt Angle last Monday night on RAW that his client wants a rematch for the Universal Championship at Hell in a Cell, which takes place on September 16 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. CM Punk left Vince McMahon’s promotion in 2014 immediately after the Royal Rumble citing creative differences and health issues.

CM Punk held the WWE Championship for 434 days