Mar 26, 2020 brock lesnar was involved in a bike accident on april 19, 2004 the backstory. As a fan of the wwfwwe going on sixteen years now, i found this book to be extremely informative and intriguing. The wwe 247 championship is a tertiary championship shared across all five brands and is open to anyone regardless of gender including nonwwe personnel. As per the theme of the event, all of wwe s titles across the raw, smackdown, and 205 live. You may copy information from this site as long as you will give credits to this site and these people. Jul 24, 2019 its not always a long road to the top in wwe. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Theyre the longestreigning tag team champions in wwe history and have nearly matched the record for most overall title reigns.
Wwe champion brock lesnar is widely regarded as one of the biggest superstars in the history of this business. Nwa currently recognizes 97 individual world heavyweight championship reigns. In 2008, vengeance was dropped in favor of night of champions and it took over the june payperview event slot. During the wwe brand extension, it was the only title to be exclusive to the smackdown. However, each one has brought something special to the table to become champion. Doink the clown the prankster created by joshuanl30 3 hours ago wwe champions wiki edited by joshuanl30 3 hours ago welcome.
The wwe cruiserweight championship was a professional wrestling championship in world wrestling entertainment wwe and was originally a world championship wrestling wcw title. Whatever the reasonthese have to be champions with organizations that have a recognized world title such as wwe, wcw, awa, ecw etc. Nov 18, 2019 every wwe champion ever, ranked by number of reigns photos from buddy rogers to brock lesnar, here are all the guys from the old wwwf and wwf days and beyond tony maglio and jennifer maas. Since that time, the biggest names in the business have held the title, including bruno sammartino, andre the giant, bret hart, the rock and stone cold steve austin.
Wrestling fans point out how wwe is repeating history with current champions, storylines. At the tlc payperview on december 15, 20, when wwe champion randy orton defeated world heavyweight champion john cena, the world heavyweight championship was unified with the wwe championship, resulting in the retiring of the former, and the renaming of the latter to the wwe world heavyweight championship. Every wwe champion ever, ranked by number of reigns photos. The wwe 247 championship is a tertiary championship shared across all five brands and is open to anyone regardless of gender including non wwe personnel. United states champion aj styles, north american titleholder. There have been numerous champion vs champion matches in the wwe over the years that have raised the roof off of the arenas which they took place in.
The wwe officially debuted the 247 championship on the may 20 episode of monday night raw. Oct 26, 2019 10 worst divas champions in wwe history. Some might complain that more reigns didnt equal a good champion while others should have gotten more of a push. Apr 03, 2019 wwe kofi kingstons fight to become the fourth black wwe heavyweight champion. Acronymwwe foundedjanuary 7, 1953 styleprofessional wrestling sports entertainment headquartersstamford, connecticut founderjess mcmahon or vincent j. But who will go down as the greatest wwe champion in history.
Get him at up to 4star silver in the contest, alongside more awesome rewards. The historical lineage of the wwe world heavyweight championship, including every. The world heavyweight championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship owned by wwe. The wwe championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in wwe, currently on the raw brand. Greatest wwe champions of all time the top ten greatest wwe champions of all time.
Names of the wrestlers from countries where the family names come before the given names will be listed as such japan, korea, etc. Among the five current brands, 23 wrestlers hold the championships as of april 9, 2020. Current wwe champions 2020 list your ultimate guide. One of the most decorated superstars in wwe history, john cena is a 16time world champion, tying the record set by twotime wwe hall of famer ric flair. It gives a great history lesson on the roots of the wwe title, and great stories told by past champions themselves. Every wwe champion in history quiz by bestintheworld. The wwe united states championship is a professional wrestling championship contested in the american promotion wwe on the raw brand. It is one of three world titles in wwe, alongside the wwe universal championship on smackdown and the nxt championship on nxt. Who are the longest reigning world champions in history. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.
Becoming a wwe champion is a dream of almost every wrestler in the world. He won the title by defeating brock lesnar during wrestlemania 36 part 2 that aired on tape. Every wwe champion ever, ranked by number of reigns photos from buddy rogers to brock lesnar, here are all the guys from the old wwwf and wwf days and beyond tony maglio and jennifer maas. There were many occasions when the title was vacated. Nov 18, 2019 every wwe champion ever, ranked by number of reigns photos. Lowlife louie ramos, brian damage and amerigo diehl who are your top five greatest world champions of all time. Wwe champions full list of titles on raw, smackdown and beyond. Like last weeks subject, the wrestler must be holding or held a championship recognized as a world title. Wwe kofi kingstons fight to become the fourth black wwe heavyweight champion. Stan stasiak may be one of the least remembered wwe champions in history for holding the title for just a little over a week, during a time when wwe was still a regional promotion, before it had any weekly tv shows or ppv.
It is one of three world titles in wwe, alongside the wwe championship on raw and the nxt championship on nxt. He should be on the list of best wwe champions, not the worst. Tyler bate strode into the wwe united kingdom championship tournament with an easygoing attitude. The world heavyweight championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in wwe. Which i thought did a nice job of talking about the wwe title. List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. Relatively little video footage of stasiakespecially as championsurvives to this day. He won the title by beating brock lesner in wrestlemania 36the current universal champion is braun stroman who is in his first reign. It was originally known as the nwa united states heavyweight championship and began as a regional championship created by and defended in jim crockett jr. Held title for eight years, a record for professional wrestling world champions. Earlier it was known as wwwf championship then wwf championship and finally wwe championship. Effort post the longest reigning champions in history, according to wwe canon rewatching some 2001 shows, and i was reminded of rob van dams 23 month reign as ecw television champion, which was even at the time put over as the longest reign of any champion in north america in the 90s. He made company a lot of money when he became the wwe champion since wrestlemania 21.
Booker t 5 time world champion stats calculator, bio, trainer, and info for wwe champions game on ios and android. Historys first wwe united kingdom champion tyler bate is presented with his title by triple h, finn balor, fit finlay and william regal, courtesty of the awardwinning wwe network. It took place on september 15, 2019, at spectrum center in charlotte, north carolina. Nov 19, 2019 theyre the longestreigning tag team champions in wwe history and have nearly matched the record for most overall title reigns.
A complete list of every title holder on raw, smackdown and nxt. Wrestling fans point out how wwe is repeating history with. Also an avid comic book and action movie fan so more than looking. Feb 18, 2020 former wwe champion reported to go into the hall of fame. Effort post the longest reigning champions in history. It shares no lineage with any other world titles in. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe the wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. Ranking all 50 wwe world champions from worst to best. Since that time, the biggest names in the business have held the title, including bruno sammartino, andre the.
List of current champions in wwe simple english wikipedia. Kofi kingstons fight to become the fourth black wwe. Over a decade with the company, kingston is finally getting a title shot. It was the third event under the clash of champions chronology. Brock lesnar was involved in a bike accident on april 19, 2004 the backstory. She then pinned the 72yearold wwe hall of famer to. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Jul 16, 2019 wrestling fans point out how wwe is repeating history with current champions, storylines. The champion with the single longest reign is bruno. One of those competitors was none other than the current wwe intercontinental champion. He is always made as the good guy so kids will love him. The current champion is drew mcintyre, who is in his first reign. The complete title histories for the championships of wwe raw, wwe smackdown live, and wwe nxt, including the wwe championship, universal championship, intercontinental championship, united states championship, raw womens championship, raw tag team championship, nxt championship, nxt womens championship, nxt tag team championship, and many more.
The history of wwe dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as capitol wrestling corporation. Former wwe champion reported to go into the hall of fame. He heaviest champion in wwe history which makes him one of the memorable. Let your readers know what your topic is about and add some general information about it. Full list of current wwe champions, including universal, intercontinental, womens, us, tag team. From highflying finishing stunts to strengthbased ones, a number of captivating maneuvers have secured names in the history book. Luckily, that doesnt destroy the fact that it was the most famous and important title in wrestling for a really long time. The wait is finally over, the sinister scotsman and current wwe champion is debuting in wwe champions this friday at noon pst. It was originally called the wwwf world heavyweight championship. There are several highend finishers in wwe and many of those moves have evolved over the years.
Doink the clown the prankster created by joshuanl30 3 hours. Top five greatest world champions ring the damn bell. Money in the bank will also feature drew mcintyre defending. On the other hand, there are finishers that are not convincing for the eyes. Top five champion vs champion matches throughout wwe history. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. The wwe championship is widely recognized as the most historic championship in wwe. The list includes the number of times the wrestler has held the title, the. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. The inaugural event took place on june 24, 2007 and was a crossover with vengeance. Intermediate news of wwe ppv event please check for more details at wwe champion of the champions websites.
A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship book online at best prices in india on. Brock lesnar defeated kofi kingston to win the wwe title. List of every wwe champion in history wrestling news and rumors. As of january 30, 2020, there have been 6 recognized reigns between 51 different recognized champions and 11 recognized vacancies there are 4 reigns, 2 people, and 2 vacancies that are not recognized by the wwe. Dating back to 1963, the wwe championship was first awarded to buddy rogers after he defeated antonino rocca in the finals of a tournament in april. Jul 21, 2019 the perfect way to book every champion at wwe summerslam 2019. When wwe champion randy orton defeated world heavyweight champion john cena at the tlc. These are the 10 wwe superstars who became world champion the fastest. The current champion is rob gronkowski, who is in his first reign. The nwa worlds heavyweight championship is a world heavyweight championship owned and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion national wrestling alliance nwa. It can be defended anytime, anywhere, as long as a wwe referee is present. List of wwe cruiserweight champions 19962007 wikipedia.
Nov 23, 2010 as a fan of the wwfwwe going on sixteen years now, i found this book to be extremely informative and intriguing. List of all wwe champions in wwe history sportswhy. Who in your opinion are the top five worst world champions in pro wrestling history. The complete title histories for the championships of wwe raw, wwe smackdown live, and wwe nxt, including the wwe championship, universal. Wwe books tag championship fatal fourway for money in the. Due to the brand split in 2002, for the next 11 years, there were two titles of equal value, the wwe championship and the world heavyweight championship. Here are the rankings of the wwe champions from worst to best and how they helped shape the company over the decades. In this list, we have not included heavyweight or universal champions. There is no particular criteria, just opinion based.
Power ranking the 25 greatest champions in wwe history. Uk viewers can call 03442 410 888 to book wwe clash of champions, while customers in the republic of ireland should call 0818 220 225. It was challenged by cruiserweights at a maximum weight of 225lbs. Big cass certified g big show the worlds largest athlete bray wyatt the eater of worlds bray wyatt the new face of fear brock lesnar the beast incarnate braun strowman the new face of destruction braun strowman monster among men cesaro the professional dean ambrose the lunatic fringe enzo amore certified g. It is now the most popular company in the wrestling business. Raw 2007 one of the best wrestling games in ps2 history. Wwe championshipchampion history pro wrestling fandom. This author called kevin sullivan wrote this book called wwe championships.
It was one of two top championships in wwe from 2002 to 2006 and from 2010 to 20, complementing the wwe championship, and one of three top championships from 2006 to 2010 with the addition of the ecw world heavyweight. Clash of champions 2019 was a professional wrestling payperview and wwe network event produced by wwe for their raw, smackdown, and 205 live brands. The first champion was buddy rogers, who won the championship in 1963. Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight. Greatest wwe champions of all time top ten list thetoptens. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Although the list of wcwwe championships is very short, it is still apart of. Wwe books tag championship fatal fourway for money in the bank. Scott dawson and dash wilder have been the raw tag team champions since the night after super showdown, when they defeated curt. The perfect way to book every champion at wwe summerslam. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Wwe night of champions was a professional wrestling payperview ppv event and wwe network event produced by professional wrestling promotion wwe. The wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion wwe, currently defended on their raw brand. The complete title histories for the championships of wwe raw, wwe smackdown live, and wwe nxt, including the wwe championship, universal championship, intercontinental championship, united states championship, raw womens championship, raw tag team championship, nxt championship, nxt womens championship, nxt tag team.
It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation to world wrestling federation to world wrestling entertainment in 2002. The infamous history between brock lesnar and shinsuke nakamura. The wwe champion is drew mcintyre, who is in his first reign. Buddy rogers became the inaugural champion after winning a fictional tournament in brazil. Over the course of the fiftyplus year history of the wwe, these men have been the champions longer than anyone else.
On september 19, 2010, at the night of champions payperview event, michelle mccool defending the womens championship on behalf of tag team partner and official champion, layla defeated divas champion melina, retiring the womens championship and unifying it with the divas championship. The perfect way to book every champion at wwe summerslam 2019. Brock lesnar current some facts about the wwe championship. She then pinned the 72yearold wwe hall of famer to become the first female 247 champion in history. The wwe universal championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion wwe, currently defended on their smackdown brand. The current wwe champion is drew mcintyre who is in his 1st reign. At the top of wwe s championship hierarchy for male wrestlers are the wwe championship on raw, the universal championship on smackdown, and the nxt championship on nxt all designated as world championships. Ranking the greatest wwe champions of all time bleacher report. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. Wwe champion of the champions 804 photos sports event. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Aj styles was the united states champion, the new day were tag team champions, kevin owens and shane.
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