There were many occasions when the title was vacated. Current wwe champions 2021 list your ultimate guide. Apr 06, 2021 he articulated all the key talking points about his journey, history, and the wwe championship, but did so in a way that painted him as more likable than usual. Nov 29, 2011 the lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever.
According to wwe history books, inokis win over bob backlund in 1979 does not count since he refused the championship after winning it. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship paperback. For a list of current title holders in wwe, see list of current champions in wwe. Wwe coloring book wwe superstars champions adult coloring book. Defeated valentine in a rematch to win the held up title. I want the universe to talk to wwe universe and let me know if alicias right if josiahs right and miss teegan knox is right but the topic for today the topic well be breaking down is greatest nxt superstar of all time.
For over half a century, superstars have battled to win the wwe championship. Top 40 most decorated professional wrestlers by championships. Oct 16, 2020 the fourth edition of the wwe encyclopedia of sports entertainment, out now from dk books, offers great content for new and old wrestling fans alike. Nov 22, 2018 a full and updated list of all the current wwe champions, title records and the last wrestlers to hold the belts. Dont forget to hit that hashtag wwe s great debate. He held the wwe championship for just eight days before losing it to bobby lashley on this weeks episode of monday night raw. In 2019, the wwe introduced a new gimmick title called the wwe 247 championship that is similar to their previous hardcore championship. Obviously, the heavyweight championship is most memorable due to its status however the intercontinental title has had an illustrious history of its own. While the name may have changed, the prestige attached to the championship has exploded. Full projections for each champ on wwe clash of champions. In this list, we have not included heavyweight or universal champions. An example of a hardcore championship is the wwe hardcore championship, which was active from 1998 to 2002. It then transitioned into his transformation into the jbl character and his wwe championship run. The wwe championship is held by firsttime champion bobby lashley, who defeated the miz in a lumberjack match on the march 1, 2021 episode of raw.
On the august 1 episode of raw the chief operating officer of wwe triple h, announced a match to decide who will be the wwe champion between cena and punk. The universal championship is held by roman reigns, who is in his second reign. Of course i would like books like this, but i didnt think this was really interesting. The wwe 247 championship is officially being propagated by wwe. Gameswwe superstars ultimate sticker and activity bookthe wwe book of. The wwe championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in wwe. Its a very easy read and manages to take the reader through the entire history of the wwe.
Hulk hogan, randy savage, ultimate warrior, bret hart, shawn michaels, stone. Featuring over 400 pages of title records, history, and bios of wrestlers ranging from the popular to the obscure, this book invites us to look inside world wrestling entertainment wwe and were reminded just how weird some of the promotion. It talks all about how buddy rogers nwa title win in the early 1960s helped form wwe. Bookmark file pdf wwe ultimate superstar guide bradygames. Wwe championshipchampion history pro wrestling fandom. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation. As the introduction on 3rd april 2016 at wrestlemania 32 championship replaced the divas championship, which had an incredible history and last winner of the divas championship was charlotte flair. The historical lineage of the wwe world heavyweight championship, including every superstar to hold the title, the length of their reign and the event in which they won the title. Every single wwe championship title change with video from 19632020.
This list takes a look at five such titles in recent wwe history and who were the final wrestlers to. Dk reader level 2 wwe the rock wwe dk readers level 2. Excellent book that looks into the great history of the wwe championship. It details wwe championship reigns well, especially the early reigns up until bret hart leaves for wcw. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it. The official source for all your wwe superstar merchandise the official wwe shop.
Mar 03, 2021 the mizs most recent wwe championship reign went down as one of the shortest in the title belts history. The historical lineage of the wwe world heavyweight championship, including every superstar to hold the title, the length of their reign and the. Top 10 longest title reigns in wwe history sportszion. Really is no mood to this book because its just about wrestling.
The lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever. Profiles the life and career of sheamus, the first irishborn wwe champion who won the title. Oct 08, 2020 this established canon means that, whenever a new championship is created, the person picked as its primary is automatically imbued with decades of implied prestige. List of all wwe champions in wwe history sportswhy. Earlier it was known as wwwf championship then wwf championship and finally wwe championship. Bruno sammartino 2,803 days you were thrilled when you saw bruno sammartinos record of. Disc three focuses on wwf title matches from the 2000s. 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.
Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight championships, across multiple companies, tied with 16. This author called kevin sullivan wrote this book called wwe championships. Disc one focuses on wwf title matches from the 1970s and 1980s. World wrestling entertainment wwe remains the leadingpayperview provider in. Presents a history of the championship matches hosted by world wrestling entertainment, tracing their expansion and popularity throughout the world, and citing the contributions of such performers as hulk hogan, andre the giant, and the iron sheik. I purchased this book at an extremely low price and it was a steal. Wwe encyclopedia of sports entertainment new edition by dk. The flagship title, wwe magazine, is a global mens lifestyle. Heavyweight title holder and from the survivor series to the grand spectacle of. Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship by kevin sullivan 2011, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. List of current champions in world wrestling entertainment.
Disc two focuses on wwf title matches from the 1990s. With stunning visuals and indepth commentary, the wwe encyclopedia, 4th edition brings together the entire wwe roster in one tremendous volume. The championship was known as wwe womens championship in 2016 and became wwe raw womens championship lately. Wwe clash of champions 2020 took place on sunday, sept. Latest edition of wwe encyclopedia is a great read for fans. The longest reigning champion is bruno sammartino, holding the championship for 7 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Scott m beekman ringside a history of professional wrestling in.
Wwes main title holder twice, but each reign only lasted a mont. Which i thought did a nice job of talking about the wwe title. While bobby lashleys ecw world heavyweight championship win might very well have had some already consider him close to a grand slam champion, now its undeniable with the raw superstar holding. Wwe championship simple english wikipedia, the free. The wwes history in how it books and portrays its talent is no different in terms of. Ranking the greatest wwe champions of all time bleacher report. Wwe championship reigns wwe championship history current.
Buy mattel wwe championship belt online at low prices in india. All the wwe fans should read is book because its very interesting. The original world championship of the promotion, it was established by the thenworld wide wrestling federation on april 25, 1963 as. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship. The wwe championship book by kevin sullivan official. That part was a lot of fun because you rarely get that type of history from a wwe product. Held by superstars such as randy savage, ultimate warrior, rick rude, mr. Sep 02, 2020 the championship was known as wwe womens championship in 2016 and became wwe raw womens championship lately.
Stonesthe wwe book of top 10sspectras arise trilogyshadow statesundertakerthe. Get all the history, facts, and stats on the superstars you love in the updated. The miz set a record in his second wwe championship reign. Subscriber request history of the wwe championship 2006history of the intercontinental championship 2008history of the world heavyweight championship. Wweshop, official wwe shop, wwe store, wwe official store, john cena, roman reigns, undertaker, bray wyatt, the fiend, nxt, wrestling gear, ring gear, wwe wrestling merchandise, wwe toys and action figures. It is a tertiary championship freed to anyone even regardless of gender the championship is containing special rules in which the championship can be defended at any time and anywhere if one has the wwe referee. Perfect, steve austin, the rock, triple h, ric flair and more, the intercontinental title has had a significant impact. List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. According to the official wwe championship history, backlunds reign lasted from february 20, 1978 to december 26, 1983 and was never interrupted. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe.
It is one of wwe s top three titles, alongside the universal championship on smackdown and the nxt championship on nxt. Its not especially making a possession at a particular brand. Wwe clash of champions news, stories, match card, results. This encyclopedia covers it all, from the unbelievable championship wins and thrilling bouts on smackdown, raw and nxt, to the royal rumble and the grand spectacle of wrestlemania. The current champion is drew mcintyre, who is in his first reign. But who will go down as the greatest wwe champion in history. The video package before teased him as a big wall street businessman then chronicled his career in the apa with farooq. Greatest title holder of every modern wwe championship. The history of the wwe championship is the latest of wwe s dvd releases. If you have any additional inforesultsfeedback please get in touch. With the defeat, the miz set an unwanted wwe record.
Drews championship credibility was protected by the untimely cashin, much like many other babyface champions have been in the past when thwarted by a villainous money in the bank holder. 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. Wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship in wwe, which is currently on the smackdown brand. With the crowd still roaring, the winner stands alone in the ring and raises the championship belt high over his head. World wrestling entertainment november 23, 2010 language. The wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion wwe, currently defended on their raw brand division. Defeated charlotte flair on friday night smackdown. The other match that has been set for next week is one that we teased ourselves, as mustafa ali has emerged as a leading player for the united states championship. Becoming a wwe champion is a dream of almost every wrestler in the world. This is an extremely detailed and well put together dvd set, split over three discs. Jun 29, 2020 the current wwe raw and smackdown womens titles are considered to have a separate lineage. Ten men in history have held the championship for a continuous reign of one. John cena is one of the most popular superstars in wwe history.
In 2011, there were two wwe champions john cena and cm punk. World heavyweight title holder and from the survivor series to the grand spectacle of. List of wwe current champions and about titles history. Read the wwe championship a look back at the rich history of the wwe. Feb 23, 2008 wwe championship history 19632008 duration. Wwe has taken up residency in the home of the orlando magic, where they have brought fans into the experience via video boards and an enhanced technological experience in lieu of an inperson audience, due to the. Every wwe championship title change 19632020 complete. Get all the history, facts, and stats on the superstars you love in the updated wwe encyclopedia of sports entertainment. After 81 minutes, the match ended in a draw due to curfew. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. Latest edition of wwe encyclopedia is a great read for. Then, the wwe undisputed world championship was called the wwe world championship or just the wwe championship. Listing of professional wrestling champions for the wwe championship.
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. Wwe raw the first 25 years free ebooks in the genres you love. In fact, the book actually starts a few years before there ever was a wwe. Brock lesnar is the only athlete in history to win the ncaa division i heavyweight wrestling championship, and the wwe and ufc world heavyweight. During 2010, we published five new books and eight comic book issues, including the autobiography of golddust dustin rhodes, a history of the wwe championship, and. The wwe championship is widely recognized as the most historic championship in wwe. About wwe encyclopedia of sports entertainment new edition. 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. Get detailed histories on all of the championships, profiles of your favourite. This trophy item comes with authentic styling, sleek metallic medallions, a leather like belt and a onetime adjustable feature to fit around the waist of any child. Mcintyre elevated the intrigue for his match at wrestlemania with this piece of work and thats the point, folks.
It gives such an indepth account of every title reign and title holder since the very first champion buddy rogers. After the great feedback i received for my last championship belt related article almost four years ago about the wwf wwe championship belt, i thought it was time to put something together about the wwf wwe intercontinental title belt as many of you will know ive been a huge fan of championship belts since i first started watching the world wrestling federation in 1983. Wwe world of the rockthe old man and the seathe book of booty. There were 51 official champions, with john cena having the most reigns at thirteen. Presents a history of the championship matches hosted by world wrestling entertainment, tracing their expansion and popularity throughout the world, and citing the contributions of such performers as hulk hogan, andre the giant, and the iron. Delve into the world of wwe with the most expansive allencompassing guide ever produced on sports entertainment.
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