The WWE Championship is one of the heavyweight championships that were once created as well promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, at present based on the RAW brand. WWE came into existence in the year of 1963 as the “World Wide Wrestling Federation” (WWWF) Championship. Later, the title was changed to the “WWF Championship,” with an end to their Alliance with NWA (1979). Post such instances, the title got changed on numerous occasions, but it is most popularly known as the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).
According to reports, there have been around 51 official champions, which include John Cena possessing the most reigns at thirteen. Moreover, eight renowned individuals have held the championship for a continuous reign of one year or two. Those names include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, John Cena, CM Punk and AJ Styles. However, the title is known as one of the two male world titles in WWE, along with the Universal Championship. Right now, both of the titles are taken over by Roman Reigns and are said to be unified.
Here’s a list of few dedicated contenders, who managed to receive most of the WWE-sanctioned title reigns:
- Raven (32)
Achievements:
- 27-time Hardcore Champion
- Two-time ECW Champion
- One-time United States Champion
- One-time WCW Tag Team Champion
- One-time WCW Light Heavyweight Champion
- Edge (31)
Achievements:
- 12-time World Tag Team Champion
- Seven-time World Heavyweight Champion
- Five-time Intercontinental Champion
- Four-time WWE Champion
- Two-time WWE Tag Team Champion
- One-time United States Champion
- Ric Flair (29)
Achievements:
- 14-time WCW World Champion
- Five-time United States Champion
- Three-time WCW Tag Team Champion
- Two-time WWE Champion
- Two-time World Tag Team Champion
- Two-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion
- One-time Intercontinental Champion
- Chris Jericho (28)
Achievements:
- Nine-time Intercontinental Champion
- Five-time World Tag Team Champion
- Four-time Cruiserweight Champion
- Three-time World Heavyweight Champion
- Two-time WWE Tag Team Champion
- Two-time WCW World Champion
- One-time WWE Champion
- One-time Hardcore Champion
- One-time European Champion
- Booker T (27)
Achievements:
- 11-time WCW Tag Team Champion
- Five-time WCW World Champion
- Four-time United States Champion
- Three-time World Tag Team Champion
- Two-time Hardcore Champion
- One-time World Heavyweight Champion
- One-time International Champion
However, the list doesn’t end here as there are more contenders who have managed to register extraordinary achievements throughout their WWE career. As it is known to all, “Good titleholders may capitalise on their golden opportunities, but great ones display a resiliency that enables them to rebound from missteps along the way.” Those dedicated contenders managed to prove the fact with their astonishing performances and achievements.
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