in early 2009, wwe used "cult of personality" in the video promoting the induction of stone cold steve austin into its hall of fame. wwe performer cm punk used the song as his entrance theme in ring of honor for a period of time. cm punk used other licensed music while working with wwe, but, after feigning a departure from the company in july 2011, he returned with "cult of personality" as his entrance theme. cm punk also entered to the song at his debut in the world of mixed martial arts at ufc 203 and subsequently at ufc 225 for his fight versus mike jackson.