These titles are represented physically by a championship belt that can be worn by the champion. Only a handful of wrestlers have cemented their names in the wwe record books. Ric flair is actually the most decorated world champion in wrestling history, with 16 world title wins recognized by wwe, but flair claims the actual number is over 20, with nwa world title wins, eight wcw title wins and several more world title victories around the world. Oww no longer maintains title histories for most independent promotions. Its one of the most distinctive and storied championships in the world of.
The 10 most decorated world champions in wwe history. Very worst of professional wrestling this is the first book in history to detail the. 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. John cena currently holds the record for the most wwe world heavyweight championship wins with 12 combined wins.
Wrestlers with most world heavyweight titles quiz by burnik. The wwe alltime roster in this book has been expanded to unprecedented proportions, and now features all your favorite heroes from the modern era. Nov 29, 2012 for over 60 years, the wwe has produced some of the most legendary superstars in professional wrestling. 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. Cena is one title win away from tying ric flair s record for most world title reigns at 16, so clearly cena s runs as the wwe champion make up the majority of his world title reigns. Wwe has cena and flair tied in their history books for the most world title wins of all time at 16. The following list shows the top 10 world championship reigns in wwe history.
Here are the 10 superstars with most world title reigns in wwe history. The top 10 most decorated world champions in wrestling. Apr 04, 2017 so without further adieu, heres your top 10 most decorated world champions in professional wrestling. Rhea ripley will reportedly be off wwe nxt tv for a while. May, 2016 i hoping that it was buvaisar saitiev but he only has 6 world titles. World wrestling entertainment world wrestling entertainment world championship wrestling extreme championship wrestling florida championship wrestling total nonstop action total nonstop action ring of honor ring of honor national wrestling alliance national wrestling alliance american wrestling association american. Anyway, twelve world titles, a few tag team championships, a royal rumble and money in the bank win. The history of wwe dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as capitol wrestling corporation cwc. Apr 28, 2017 john cenas history at this point more or less speaks for itself. It seems weird to attempt to convert that idea into a book.
Best of the best was the firstever 100 per cent australian funded and produced payperview in wrestling history, streaming live to fite tv viewers around the world. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship by. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship sullivan, kevin on. However, those two promotions were wcw and wwe, and given that they were the two most prominent in the world during the 1990s, his title history carries more weight. The wrestler holding a championship with this name is most commonly referred to as the world heavyweight champion though some promotions may use synonymousalternate terms, such as the aaa mega championship of aaa or the wwe universal championship and nxt championship, the world title of the wwes smackdown and nxt brands respectively, for examples. Entertainment quiz wrestlers with most world heavyweight titles random entertainment or world quiz. Who in the wwe has held the most titles at one time. List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. Bryan lloyd danielson is an american professional wrestler and author currently signed to wwe under ring name daniel bryan. Get official wwe replica championship title belts from your favorite fights.
This is obviously subjective, but also somewhat random. Impact wrestling title history oww online world of. One of the most cherished records in all of pro wrestling is the record that ric flair has feld for as long as many fans can remember, the record for most world title. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. If you count title unification with all the nonsense that happened in 20012002 after wcw was bought out i managed to work this out. At the top of wwes 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. Apr 23, 2019 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. The best was probably the twoman power trip, holding both the wwe and ic titles as well as the tag belts. Nov 01, 2015 bruno sammartinos first title reign lasted nearly 3,000 days and is currently the longest reign in wwe history.
I managed to come up with a top 5 superstars of all time based on their wwe accomplishments. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. Jeff jarrett is currently the tenth most decorated world champion in the history of wrestling. This includes the current wwe champions from each show, including raw, smackdown live, 205 live, nxt and also the nxt uk division. Anyway, twelve world titles, a few tag team championships, a royal rumble. World wrestling entertainment world wrestling entertainment world championship wrestling extreme championship wrestling florida championship wrestling total nonstop action total nonstop action ring of honor ring of honor national wrestling alliance national wrestling alliance american wrestling association.
A wwe world heavyweight championship carries more weight than any other title. Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight championships, across multiple companies, tied with 16. In just 2 reigns, bruno sammartino held the wwwf world championship title for 4,040 days. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship. According to the wwe and nwa the owners of the record books. Bruno sammartinos first title reign lasted nearly 3,000 days and is currently the longest reign in wwe history. Listed below are the current wwe champions from smackdown live. Put them on your wall or better yet, wear them proudly every day. I hoping that it was buvaisar saitiev but he only has 6 world titles. I looked at every guy, every title history, everything.
The top championship in the company has always been and likely always will be 1. It seems to be something of a follow up to the history of the wwe championship dvd set that the wwe produced a few years ago. Histories of the professional wrestling championships of various countries from the 19th century to the present. Of course, austin is a sixtime wwe champion, but also captured four tag titles. Kevin sullivan began his sports entertainment career in. But before his recent run on smackdown, his singular world title reign came in the. So without further adieu, heres your top 10 most decorated world champions in professional wrestling. The first time he lost the title was in 1971 at madison square garden to ivan koloff. To many it should come as no surprise that john cena holds the record for most wwe championship reigns at 12. From chyna to trish stratus, these eight female superstar broke the mold by winning titles traditionally held by men. Internet wrestling database records the results of the following lists are automatically updated as more matches are added to the database. In the case of team wrestling, there is a belt for each member of the team. The top five wwe superstars who won the highest number of titles.
Aug 12, 2008 the 2 wrestlers hhh and edge have 43 wwe championships between themno one can match that the most any wrestler in wwe history has acheived is triple h with 7 wwe championships and 5 world. Page 4 5 best world title celebrations in wwe history. Current wwe champions 2020 list of current title holders. The most expansive, allencompassing chronicle unleashed on the wwe universe, this new york times bestseller includes over 400 fullcolor pages and over 1,200 superstar and event profiles. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Most of the champions of major promotions would have a hard time. At survivor series 2001, the wcw us title and wwe ic titles were unified when edge then wcw us champion beat test then wwe intercontinental champion. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship is, as i assume you can surmise, a history of the wwe s top championship. Wwe championship which is used as the premiere championship for wwe s raw brand. All in all, edge, as of 2016, has the most title wins in the history of the company with 31 while also becoming the 14th wwe triple crown champion and 7th grand slam champion. Top 40 most decorated professional wrestlers by championships won.
In wwe, bryan held the wwe championship three times and wwe s world heavyweight championship once, in addition to being a onetime united states champion, a onetime. However in the world of wwe, these extraordinary wrestlers have heightened the bar one step. Since its inception in 2005, world series wrestling has become the longestrunning and most successful wrestling tour company in australia. Power ranking the 25 greatest champions in wwe history.
Names of the wrestlers from countries where the family names come before the given names will be. The following list shows the wrestlers with the most reigns for each world championship created andor promoted by wwe. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship reprint by kevin sullivan isbn. See where time wwe champion randy orton ranks on this list of the most world title reigns in wwe history. It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation wwwf to world wrestling federation wwf to world wrestling entertainment wwe. But with the wwe s rapid title changes, a different problem in and of itself, the book is already two title reigns out of date.
As if his inring accolades werent enough, he also fronts his own rock band and hosts a popular podcast. He won the title by defeating brock lesnar during wrestlemania 36 part 2 that aired on tape delay on april 5, 2020 the event was taped on march 25 and 26, though it is currently unknown which day this match took place. Most overall wwe titles excluding hardcore title quiz. Hes a decent wrestler, great on the mic, but things like having ten wwe championship reigns makes us shake our heads when cena keeps winning and winning and winning. The texas rattlesnake falls lower on this list, because he only really found great success in two promotions in his career.
The wwe universe frequently see those with the most number of big showdowns as. From sydney to perth, and in every major city inbetween, we have showcased the best performers from around the globe while providing a highprofile platform from which australianborn talents have catapulted themselves to the world stage. History of the world championships in professional wrestling. Most overall wwe titles excluding hardcore title quiz by. The hulksters 12 titles are an even part between his chance in wwe. It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation wwwf to world wrestling federation wwf to world wrestling entertainment wwe in 2002. Jericho also boasts the most intercontinental title reigns in wwe history with nine.
If you like this site, please consider a small donation that will keep the site alive and advertisingfree in the future. The 16 most decorated champions in wwe history wwe. Professional wrestling utilizes the structure of title match combat sports. Now in paperbacka celebration of fifty years of noholdsbarred sports entertainment.
Individually, the most ive ever seen one person have was lance storm having the cruiserweight, hardcore, and us titles at the same time in wcw. This list is only based on the world title reigns under the wwe banner and not any other promotion. Ranking the greatest wwe champions of all time bleacher report. So many world titles in different wrestling organisations have become. The wwe also recognizes ric flair and john cena for being tied with the most world championships reigns in history at 16. Ric flair 16 one of the most cherished records in all of pro wrestling is the record that ric flair has feld for as long as many fans can remember, the record for most world title. Exclusive perks, first access to new ring results, weekly audio.
Oct 19, 2018 from chyna to trish stratus, these eight female superstar broke the mold by winning titles traditionally held by men. John cena recently tied ric flair with 16 world titles, while randy orton won his. Many times throughout history, people have separated the concept of being ordinary and being extraordinary. Wwe has maintained several world championships since capitol wrestling corporation. Ten wwe championship reigns, three of them coming from the year 2011. I think there should be a lot more wrestling books in the world,but mostly about the wwe reply flag message 2. Sep 16, 2011 this is obviously subjective, but also somewhat random. H in the main event of wrestlemania xx and became world.
Oct 16, 2014 during his subsequent crusade, y2j not only managed to convert a following of jerichoholics, but he also earned a total of 28 title reigns in the process. In addition to being the first undisputed wwe champion, jericho also boasts the most intercontinental title reigns in wwe history with nine. Top 12 unbreakable records in wwe history thesportster. In march 2019, wsw had the honour of hosting the final match of impact wrestling hall of fame member and now wwe producer chris abyss. Wwe books is a subsidiary of world wrestling entertainment, inc. For over 60 years, the wwe has produced some of the most legendary superstars in professional wrestling. Ripley had to return to australia this week because her visa was expiring, according to pwinsider. They walk out of the ring with the title around their waist as their names are forever recorded in the history books. Current wwe champions 2020 list your ultimate guide. Jun, 2016 however, those two promotions were wcw and wwe, and given that they were the two most prominent in the world during the 1990s, his title history carries more weight. The wwe champion is drew mcintyre, who is in his first reign. John cenas history at this point more or less speaks for itself. This book does make the wwe championship feel like a big deal and some of the descriptions in the book do a better job at selling it then they do on tv lately. Thus, i think that the right answer would be saori yoshida the time world champion at womens freestyle lightweight and is the most decorated athl.
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