CM Punk vs. Green Power Ranger? WWE Wrestler Joins UFC, Challenged By John David Frank [VIDEO]

CM Punk is entering the octagon.

The former WWE superstar is joining the UFC, the organization announced Saturday night. It will be Punk's (real name Phil Brooks) first foray into mixed martial arts fighting.

"This is my new career, 100 percent," CM Punk said in a statement obtained by ESPN.com. "I'm going to go full steam ahead, all systems go after today, and it's going to be fun."

Punk is expected to make his debut in mid-2015.

Welcome to the UFC @CMPunk! See you in 2015! https://t.co/X07ezdbmZl

— UFC (@ufc) December 7, 2014

Punk's UFC signing obviously made instantaneous news across the industry. For instance, fellow fighting star Ronda Rousey was predictably shocked and excited by the news.

WHA?!?!?! @CMPunk!!?!!!!?!! #cantwait — Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) December 7, 2014

Punk may even have his first opponent all but lined up. On Sunday John David Frank, the actor best known for playing the green Power Ranger in Fox's 90s kids show, laid down the gauntlet. Now that's a bout that would be worth the price of pay-per-view.

 This was posted on my managers page!! I'm sorry guys I have to do this and wake up UFC. I need your help to tag @danawhiteufc @ufc please hash tag this direct to there page. I like CM this is just a professional call out Again. Thanks SUCKER PUNCH ENTERTAINMENT for believing in me!! Team I depend on you. This is my life and I deserve a shot at this. @suckerpunchent haters hate winners WIN. It's a great fight embrace don't hate :). JDF

A photo posted by Jason David Frank (@jdfffn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:43am PST

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