Jeff jarrett longest individual reign as world champion. For over half a century, superstars have battled to win the wwe championship. During his time as a world champion, he feuded with many. The older title was retired in favor of keeping the newer title as the sole championship contended for in wwe by the divas. Wwe lists the top 10 youngest champions in history. The original wwe womens championship, established in 1956, and the wwe divas championship, introduced in 2008, were unified on september 19, 2010, maintaining the title history of the divas championship. Without further ado, presents the 16 superstars with the most. Wrestlers with most world heavyweight titles quiz by burnik. Unofficial football world champions traces footballs alternative championships from the very first international match in 1872, involving legendary teams and footballing minnows, classic finals and forgotten friendlies, celebrated players and unsung. The greatest stars from wwes past and present are featured, including kevin. Triple hs meteoric rise to the top was cemented with his first wwe championship in 1999, when he defeated mankind. The wwe book of top 10s by dean miller, paperback barnes. 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.
The title was introduced in 1963 by the then world wide wrestling federation wwwf. Although the name world championship wrestling had been used as a brand and television show name by various national wrestling alliance nwaaffiliated promotions most notably georgia championship wrestling and jim crockett promotions since 1983. In 1953, capitol wrestling corporation cwc became a member of the. Ultimate warrior from wrestlemania vi, bret hart vs shawn michaels from wrestlemania xii and the rock vs. Jan 21, 2015 get to know even more about all the history about the wild world of professional wrestling by checking out these 10 great books. His title reign produced one of the most iconic wrestling matches in history. The following list shows the wrestlers with the most reigns for each world championship created andor promoted by wwe. According to some wrestling fans winning a wwe championship belt is the reason which leads to fight. Wwe championship belt history includes different types of belts introduced by wwf wwe. Dec 20, 2019 10 greatest championships in wwe history. Jeff jarrett is currently the tenth most decorated world champion in the history of wrestling. The unofficial football world championships ufwc is an international football competition contested in a simple boxingstyle title system. Jun 11, 2014 its never easy to hand over championship gold, but its a hardship thats been suffered by even the most elite superstars throughout history. However in the world of wwe, these extraordinary wrestlers have heightened the bar one step.
Wwe championship belt history sports platform all in. With the crowd still roaring, the winner stands alone in the ring and raises the championship belt high over his head. The wwe also recognizes ric flair and john cena for being tied with the most world championships reigns in history at 16. In professional wrestling, championships are competed for in scripted storylines by a company or promotions roster of contracted wrestlers.
World wrestling entertainment wwe historical timeline. With the way wwe handles their younger talent, the topic of younger main event players and world champions is a hot button issue on the internet. He was a 14 time wcw heavyweight champion, a 2 time wwe champion, a 6 time united states champion, a 1 time intercontinental champion, a 3 time wcw tagteam champion, and a 2 time wwe tagteam champion. World championship wrestling wcw was an american professional wrestling promotion which, in its proper form, existed from 1988 to 2001. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. A championship or title in professional wrestling is a recognition promoted by professional wrestling organizations championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries. Traditionally in the business of professional wrestling, one has to spend a long time paying their dues to succeed. During his surprise return to wwe in 2014, he won slammy award. Wrestler who won most matches in wwe history in wrestling 411 views in wwe history, there is long list of wrestlers who have played incredible and memorable matches for their fans. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship sullivan, kevin on. Winners of title matches become title holders and unofficial football world champions. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with.
The book decorates the wwe championship as the greatest accomplishment in sports entertainment, yet at the same time wwe programming asks us to also look at the world heavyweight championship as the greatest accomplishment in the wwe. Jul 17, 2015 top 12 unbreakable records in wwe history. This is an in depth listing of wwe results dating back to the inception of the company in 1963 and continuing to the present day. List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. Most recently, team usa earned a bronze medal at the 2018 iihf mens world championship in copenhagen and herning, denmark. Wwes official website has released a new article looking at the top 10 youngest champions in the history of the sports entertainment company. When the ultimate warrior was signed to wwe, he won two wwf intercontinental championship title and award for wwe heavyweight championship once.
The lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever. The sacrifice they have made has been essential in the success of world of wrestling. Power ranking the 25 greatest champions in wwe history. In fact, the book actually starts a few years before there ever was a wwe. If ronda rousey ever returns to wwe, the former raw womens champion says it wont be in a fulltime capacity and she says ungrateful wrestling fans are to. List of world heavyweight champions wwe intercontinental championship list of wwe intercontinental champions wwe united states championship list of wwe united states champions wwe tag team championship list of wwe tag team champions wwe divas championship list of wwe divas champions former wwe, wwf, wwwf, and cwc championships list of former. Its a very easy read and manages to take the reader through the entire history of the wwe. Unfortunately, orton was still quite immature at this stage of his career and dropped the title to triple h just a month after his victory. This is an indepth listing of wwe results dating back to the inception of the company in 1963 and continuing to the present day. Wwe is a stamford, connecticutbased sports entertainment company primarily focused on professional wrestling. The history of world class championship wrestling wwe.
Erics take on the monday night wars offers fans a look into one. In other words, ric flair has held a total of 27 championships throughout his entire career. 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 australianb. Asuka wwenxt another undefeated wrestler, same popularity. The united states holds a 20315921035 wotwotllt alltime record in 472 games played in world championship play. The 16 most decorated champions in wwe history wwe. The first recognized world heavyweight championship was the world heavyweight wrestling championship, created in 1905, and the inaugural champion was george hackenschmidt. Wrestlers have rarely been given top spots in a promotion without having to go throu. The following list shows the top 10 world championship reigns in wwe history. The wwe decided to make him the youngest world champion in wwe history, as he defeated chris benoit for the world heavyweight championship at summerslam 2004.
Fans will get to read up on the wwe championships history up until 2011. In less than a decade, john cena has racked up 15 world championships and will most likely surpass ric flairs oncethoughtunbreakable record of 16. Wrestlers with most wwwfwwfwwe total appearances in the database please note that results are still being added to the database. Aug 12, 2008 the 2 wrestlers hhh and edge have 43 wwe championships between themno one can match that. 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. These narratives create feuds between the various competitors, which cast them as villains and heroes.
The world wrestling federation officially changed its name to world wrestling entertainment. The book of top 10s is packed with information and trivia and will provide hours of ammunition and controversy as fans debate the lists, arguing positioning, surprise inclusions, and snubs from 100 lists spanning five decades of sports entertainment history. Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight championships, across multiple companies, tied with 16. Championship belts were keep on changes with time by wwe superstars who won them. Now in paperbacka celebration of fifty years of noholdsbarred sports entertainment.
Suddenly its over, and in the center of the ring, one man is victorious. Many times throughout history, people have separated the concept of being ordinary and being extraordinary. He has spent most of his career on smackdown where he has won the world. You can also checkout the list of top 10 wwe wrestlers who won most wwe championships 10. The ultimate warrior makes his way to wwe multiple times. Every superstar wrestler has a dream to hold the belt, it could be world championship, intercontinental or team tag championship belts. Were hoping a 2nd edition that continues up to the present titles history is in the works. To check on progress, please refer to the faq page. 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. Dec 20, 2019 8 of the most unlikely champions in the history of the wwe. What are some of the greatest matches in wwewwf history. He would go on to win the world heavyweight championship in 2006 and defend. Aug 15, 2017 wwe has been the home of hundreds of wrestlers,who at some time of their wrestling career have pulled off a million dollar match which redefined their career and made them superstars from just mere wrestling stars.
Wcw world champion, that ron simmons is the first africanamerican. The company have seen ratings drop week after week and weve even see. An alternative to the world cup, ufwc lineage goes. Wwe has had a total of 4 different world championships at various stages, with the wwe title and the universal title being the two. Wwe championship belt history sports platform all in one.
Since its inception in 2005, world series wrestling has become the longestrunning and most successful wrestling tour company in australia. It talks all about how buddy rogers nwa title win in the early 1960s helped form wwe. Embry wins the war and symbolically tears down the world class championship wrestling banner in the dallas sportatorium, signaling an end of a major epoch in texas wrestling history. Liam hoofe with his top 10 wwe matches of 2017 so far 2017 has been a strange year for the wwe. Below, we discuss the top 10 longest title reigns in wwe history. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe the wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. So without further adieu, heres your top 10 most decorated world champions in professional wrestling. The empress of tomorrow has had an incredible run as nxt womens champion, and her matches with ember moon, bayley, nikki cross and even ruby riot have been some of the best womens matches in wwe history. The history of the wwe championship looks back at some of the greatest wwe championship matches in history from 1963 to 2006.
Wwe has a long line of great championships from past and present. Wwe results history 2014 oww online world of wrestling. That part was a lot of fun because you rarely get that type of history from a wwe product. The top 10 wwe matches of 2017 so far flickering myth. He won the title by defeating brock lesnar during wrestlemania 36 part 2 that aired on tape. History and biography of scott hall aka razor ramon date of birth 20 october 1958, miami, florida, usa birth name scott oliver hall nickname the bad guy the diamond studd the lone wolf last call scott hall razor ramon height 6. May, 2016 i hoping that it was buvaisar saitiev but he only has 6 world titles. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. Wrestlers with most wwwfwwfwwe total appearances in the. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The wwe champion is drew mcintyre, who is in his first reign. House shows, tv tapings, and payperview cards are all included as well as interpromotional cards which featured wwe title defenses. See where time wwe champion randy orton ranks on this list of the most world title reigns in wwe history.
The tenth position on our list of top 10 strongest wwe wrestlers in the world is acquired by ryback, who is one of the most muscular man in the entire wwe and quite strong as well because he has been working out since the age of 12. Wrestler who won most matches in wwe history sports. Wwe president jack tunney vacates the wwe title feb. Ranking the greatest wwe champions of all time bleacher report. However, we have had a steady increase each year in our tournament entries while some of the other companies have experienced a 20% drop.
The face most associated with wcw is the ontv slimeball known as eric bischoff. Wwe has maintained several world championships since capitol wrestling corporation. Most overall wwe titles excluding hardcore title quiz. Wwe lists the top 10 youngest champions in history givemesport. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship by kevin sullivan, a lions tale.
In the five years since its first world championship, league of legends has gone from a budding game to an esports juggernaut known the world over. Behold the king of kings, crowned 14 times atop his throne at the no. He worked for different other organizations as well i. The book itself does present an inherent problem with having two world championships in the wwe. Top 12 unbreakable records in wwe history thesportster. Every wrestler has a dream to won a championship belt. Dk has published a variety of titles including commemorative books, sticker books, historical guides, autobiographies and encyclopedias. A wwe world heavyweight championship carries more weight than any other title. Which champion will be most revered in the annals of wrestling history. The lineage of many prominent contemporary world championships can be traced back to the world heavyweight wrestling championship. He never looked back for a second, racking up 12 more title wins over the next decade by defeating the likes of stone cold steve austin, chris jericho a. A leblanc ronda rousey will not return full time due to ungrateful fans. News of the change made national reports including the associated. The miz and daniel bryan during their title reignsin the wwe, winning a championship symbolizes getting to the top of your division and.
A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship kevin sullivan on. Wwe books is a subsidiary of world wrestling entertainment, inc. I hoping that it was buvaisar saitiev but he only has 6 world titles. Most overall wwe titles excluding hardcore title quiz by. Wwe has been the home of hundreds of wrestlers,who at some time of their wrestling career have pulled off a million dollar match which redefined their career and made them superstars from just mere wrestling stars. Top 10 longest title reigns in wwe history sportszion. Pedro morales is not only one of the greatest champions in wwe history, he is. Ricky steamboat, clash of the champions, 1989, 2 out of 3 falls titles held. Its one of the most distinctive and storied championships in the world of. The miz and daniel bryan during their title reignsin the wwe, winning a championship symbolizes getting to. John cenas unlikely allies watch john cenas wrestlemania debut on wwe network.
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