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World Heavyweight Championship
(April 15, 1963 - January 1971)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Buddy Rogers Apr 25, 1963 Heavyweight Wre… Washington, USA 22 days
Bruno Sammartino May 17, 1963 Live Event New York, USA 2803 days
Ivan Koloff Jan 18, 1971 Live Event New York, USA 21 days
World Wide Wrestling Federation
Heavyweight Championship
(January 1971 - March 1979)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Pedro Morales Feb 8, 1971 Live Event New York, USA 1027 days
Title reduced to a regional championship when the W.W.W.F. joins the N.W.A.
Stan Stasiak Dec 1, 1973 Live Event Philadelphia, USA 9 days
Bruno Sammartino [2] Dec 10, 1973 Live Event New York, USA 1237 days
Billy Graham Apr 30, 1977 Live Event Baltimore, USA 296 days
Bob Backlund Feb 20, 1978 on MSGN New York, USA 2135 days
World Wrestling Federation
World Heavyweight Championship
(1983 - May 2002)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
The Iron Sheik Dec 26, 1983 on MSGN New York, USA 28 days
The Iron Sheik wins title when Arnold Skoaland throws in the towel while Backland is in the Camel Clutch. The title is recognized as the World Heavyweight Title when the W.W.F. withdraws from the N.W.A. in 1983.
Hulk Hogan Jan 23, 1984 W.W.F. on MSGN New York, USA 1474 days
** Vacated ** Feb 5, 1988 The Main Event Indianapolis, USA
Immediately after winning the title, Andre awarded the belt to Ted DiBiase. W.W.F. President Jack Tunney later declared that the title could not be given away in that manner. He declard the title vacant and would hold a tournament to crown a new champion.
Randy Savage Mar 27, 1988 WrestleMania Atlantic City, USA 371 days
"Macho Man" Randy Savage defeated "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in the final round of a 14-man tournament. Other participants in the tournamnet included "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Don Murraco, Dino Bravo, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Butch Reed, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan.
Hulk Hogan [2] Apr 2, 1989 WrestleMania Atlantic City, USA 364 days
Shane Helms Apr 1, 1990 WrestleMania Toronto, Canada 293 days
Sgt. Slaughter Jan 19, 1991 Royal Rumble Miami, USA 64 days
Hulk Hogan [3] Mar 24, 1991 WrestleMania Los Angeles, USA 248 days
Undertaker Nov 27, 1991 Survivor Series Detroit, USA 6 days
Hulk Hogan [4] Dec 3, 1991 This Tuesday In… San Antonio, USA 1 day
The title belt was vacated by W.W.F. President Jack Tunney, due to the controversial match between the Undertaker and Hulk Hogan. The winner of the 1992 Royal Rumble would be declared the new champion.
** Vacated ** Dec 4, 1991 -- --
Ric Flair Jan 19, 1992 Royal Rumble Albany, USA 77 days
Randy Savage [2] Apr 5, 1992 WrestleMania Indianapolis, USA 149 days
Ric Flair [2] Sep 1, 1992 Prime Time Wres… Hershey, USA 41 days
Bret Hart Oct 12, 1992 Prime Time Wres… Brandon, Canada 174 days
Yokozuna Apr 4, 1993 WrestleMania Las Vegas, USA 0 days
Hulk Hogan [5] Apr 4, 1993 WrestleMania Las Vegas, USA 70 days
Yokozuna [2] Jun 13, 1993 King Of The Ring Dayton, USA 280 days
Bret Hart [2] Mar 20, 1994 WrestleMania New York, USA 248 days
Bob Backlund [2] Nov 23, 1994 Survivor Series San Antonio, USA 3 days
Diesel Nov 26, 1994 Live Event New York, USA 358 days
Bret Hart [3] Nov 19, 1995 Survivor Series Landover, USA 133 days
Shawn Michaels Mar 31, 1996 WrestleMania Anaheim, USA 231 days
Sid Vicious Nov 17, 1996 Survivor Series New York, USA 63 days
Shawn Michaels [2] Jan 19, 1997 Royal Rumble San Antonio, USA 25 days
** Vacated ** Feb 13, 1997 Thursday Raw Th… Lowell, USA
Shawn Michaels was forced to vacate the title after suffuring from an injury that would prevent him from defending the title at In Your House: Final Four.
Bret Hart [4] Feb 16, 1997 Superstars Chattanooga, USA 1 day
Bret Hart eliminated The Undertaker in a 4-way over-the-top elimination match that also included Steve Austin and Vader for the vacant title.
Sid Vicious [2] Feb 17, 1997 Raw is War Nashville, USA 34 days
Undertaker [2] Mar 23, 1997 WrestleMania Rosemont, USA 133 days
Bret Hart [5] Aug 3, 1997 SummerSlam East Rutherford, USA 98 days
Shawn Michaels [3] Nov 9, 1997 Survivor Series Montreal, Canada 140 days
Upon orders from W.W.F. chairman Vince McMahon, Earl Hebner declared that Bret Hart had submitted to Shawn Michaels' sharpshooter when, in fact, he did not.
Steve Austin Mar 29, 1998 WrestleMania Boston, USA 91 days
Kane Jun 28, 1998 King Of The Ring Pittsburgh, USA 1 day
Steve Austin [2] Jun 29, 1998 Raw is War Cleveland, USA 90 days
** Vacated ** Sep 27, 1998 Sunday Night Heat Hamilton, Canada
Steve Austin lost the belt in a controversial 3 way match with The Undertaker and Kane in which both men pinned Austin. The belt was immediately vacated and held by W.W.F. chairman Vince McMahon, until Survivor Series, where a tournament for the belt would be held.
The Rock Nov 15, 1998 Survivor Series St. Louis, USA 50 days
The Rock won the title in a 14-man tournament after beating Mankind in the final round. Other participants in the tournament included Duane Gill, Al Snow, Jeff Jarrett, Steve Austin, Big Boss Man, X-pac, Steven Regal, Ken Shamrock, Goldust, Triple H, Kane and The Undertaker.
Mankind Jan 4, 1999 Raw is War Worcester, USA 20 days
The Rock [2] Jan 24, 1999 Royal Rumble Anaheim, USA 7 days
Mankind [2] Jan 31, 1999 Sunday Night Heat Phoenix, USA 15 days
The Rock [3] Feb 15, 1999 Raw is War Birmingham, USA 41 days
Steve Austin [3] Mar 28, 1999 WrestleMania Philadelphia, USA 56 days
Undertaker [3] May 23, 1999 Over The Edge Kansas City, USA 36 days
Steve Austin [4] Jun 28, 1999 Raw is War Charlotte, USA 55 days
Mankind [3] Aug 22, 1999 SummerSlam Minneapolis, USA 1 day
Mankind pinned Steve Austin in a triple threat match that also included Triple H.
Triple H Aug 23, 1999 Raw is War Ames, USA 24 days
Vince McMahon Sep 16, 1999 Smackdown Las Vegas, USA 4 days
** Vacated ** Sep 20, 1999 Raw is War Houston, USA
Vince McMahon forfeits the title, stating that someone more deserving should be champion. The winner would be declared from the Six Pack Challenge at Unforgiven.
Triple H [2] Sep 26, 1999 Unforgiven Charlotte, USA 49 days
Triple H pins Kane in a Six Pack Challenge also involving The Rock, Mankind, British Bulldog and The Big Show.
Big Show Nov 14, 1999 Survivor Series Detroit, USA 50 days
Big Show pins Triple H in a Triple Threat Match also involving The Rock.
Triple H [3] Jan 3, 2000 Raw is War Miami, USA 118 days
At Raw is War on May 17, 2000, Chris Jericho beat Triple H in a match for the World Wrestling Federation Title. However, referee Earl Hebner was forced to reverse the decision and therefore, Jericho was not recognized as the champion.
The Rock [4] Apr 30, 2000 Backlash Washington, USA 21 days
Triple H [4] May 21, 2000 Judgment Day Louisville, USA 35 days
The Rock [5] Jun 25, 2000 King Of The Ring Boston, USA 119 days
Kurt Angle Oct 22, 2000 No Mercy Albany, USA 126 days
The Rock [6] Feb 25, 2001 No Way Out Las Vegas, USA 35 days
Steve Austin [5] Apr 1, 2001 WrestleMania Houston, USA 175 days
Kurt Angle [2] Sep 23, 2001 Unforgiven Pittsburgh, USA 15 days
Steve Austin [6] Oct 8, 2001 Monday Night Raw Indianapolis, USA 62 days
World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion
(December 9, 2001 - September 2, 2002)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Chris Jericho Dec 9, 2001 Vengeance San Diego, USA 98 days
Jericho defeated The Rock earlier in the night to win the W.C.W. World Title. By defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin for the W.W.F. Title, Jericho became the first holder of both titles and declared the "Undisputed Champion of Professional Wrestling".
Triple H [5] Mar 17, 2002 WrestleMania Toronto, Canada 35 days
Hulk Hogan [6] Apr 21, 2002 Backlash Kansas City, USA 28 days
In May of 2002, World Wrestling Federation Entertainment loses a court battle with the World Wildlife Foundation over the use of the W.W.F. Logo. As a result, the wrestling promotion is renamed World Wrestling Entertainment.
Undertaker [4] May 19, 2002 Judgment Day Nashville, USA 63 days
The Rock [7] Jul 21, 2002 Vengeance Detroit, USA 35 days
The Rock pinned Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat Match that also invloved the champion Undertaker.
Brock Lesnar Aug 25, 2002 SummerSlam Uniondale, USA 84 days
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Championship
(September 2, 2002 - December 15, 2013)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
On September 2, 2002, Eric Bischoff awards Triple H the W.W.E. World Heavyweight Championship after the Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar signs exclusively with Smackdown. The title is no longer referred to as undisputed.
Big Show [2] Nov 17, 2002 Survivor Series New York, USA 28 days
Kurt Angle [3] Dec 15, 2002 Sunday Night Heat Sunrise, USA 105 days
Brock Lesnar [2] Mar 30, 2003 WrestleMania Seattle, USA 119 days
Kurt Angle [4] Jul 27, 2003 Vengeance Denver, USA 53 days
Kurt Angle pinned Brock Lesnar in a Triple Threat Match that also involved the Big Show.
Brock Lesnar [3] Sep 18, 2003 Smackdown Raleigh, USA 150 days
Eddie Guerrero Feb 15, 2004 Sunday Night Heat Daly City, USA 133 days
J.B.L. Jun 27, 2004 The Great Ameri… Norfolk, USA 280 days
John Cena Apr 3, 2005 WrestleMania Los Angeles, USA 280 days
Edge Jan 8, 2006 New Year's … Albany, USA 21 days
John Cena [2] Jan 29, 2006 Royal Rumble Miami, USA 133 days
Rob Van Dam Jun 11, 2006 E.C.W. One Nigh… New York, USA 22 days
Edge [2] Jul 3, 2006 Monday Night Raw Philadelphia, USA 76 days
Edge pinned Rob Van Dam in a triple threat match that also involved John Cena.
John Cena [3] Sep 17, 2006 Unforgiven Toronto, Canada 380 days
Cena defeated Edge in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs match.
** Vacated ** Oct 2, 2007 E.C.W. on Sci-Fi Dayton, USA
John Cena vacates the title due to an injury.
Randy Orton Oct 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, USA 0 days
Orton was awarded the title by Vince McMahon after John Cena vacated the title due to injury earlier the week.
Triple H [6] Oct 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, USA 0 days
Randy Orton [2] Oct 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, USA 203 days
Orton exercised his rematch clause after Triple H sucessfully defended his title against Umaga. Mr. McMahon made the match a Last Man Standing match, the original main event scheduled for the night.
Triple H [7] Apr 27, 2008 Backlash Baltimore, USA 210 days
Triple H defeated Randy Orton in a 4-way elimination match for the title that also included John Cena & J.B.L.
Edge [3] Nov 23, 2008 Survivor Series Boston, USA 21 days
Edge defeated Triple H in a Triple Threat Match for the championship, that also included Vladimir Kozlov. Edge was a replacement for Jeff Hardy, who suffered a medical emergency earlier that morning.
Jeff Hardy Dec 14, 2008 Armageddon Buffalo, USA 42 days
Hardy pinned Edge in a Triple Threat Match that also included Triple H.
Edge [4] Jan 25, 2009 Royal Rumble Detroit, USA 21 days
Triple H [8] Feb 15, 2009 No Way Out Seattle, USA 70 days
Triple H pinned the Undertaker in an Elimination Chamber match that also included the champion Edge, Jeff Hardy, Big Show and Vladimir Kozlov.
Randy Orton [3] Apr 26, 2009 Backlash Providence, USA 42 days
Randy Orton pinned Triple H in a 6-Man Tag Team Match in which if any member of Triple H's team, which included Batista and Shane McMahon, were to be pinned by any member of Orton's team, which included Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase, Orton would win the title.
Batista Jun 7, 2009 Extreme Rules New Orleans, USA 8 days
Batista pinned Randy Orton in a steel cage match to win the championship.
** Vacated Due To Injury** Jun 15, 2009 Monday Night Raw Charlotte, USA 0 days
Batista vacated the title due to injury.
Randy Orton [4] Jun 15, 2009 Monday Night Raw Charlotte, USA 90 days
Orton pinned Big Show in a Fatal-4-Way match that also involved John Cena and Triple H.
John Cena [4] Sep 13, 2009 Breaking Point Montreal, Canada 21 days
Cena defeated Orton in a "I Quit" match.
Randy Orton [5] Oct 4, 2009 Hell In A Cell Newark, USA 21 days
Orton defeated Cena in a "Hell In A Cell" match.
John Cena [5] Oct 25, 2009 Bragging Rights Pittsburgh, USA 49 days
Cena defeated Orton in an Anything Goes 1-Hour Iron Man match, with a score of 6-5.
Sheamus Dec 13, 2009 TLC: Tables,… San Antonio, USA 70 days
Sheamus defeated Cena in a tables match.
John Cena [6] Feb 21, 2010 Elimination Cha… St. Louis, USA 0 days
Cena defeated Triple H via submission to win the title. Also in the match were the champion, Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton and Ted Dibiase.
Batista [2] Feb 21, 2010 Elimination Cha… St. Louis, USA 35 days
Immediately after the elimination chamber match, Mr. McMahon made Cena face Batista for the title.
John Cena [7] Mar 28, 2010 WrestleMania Glendale, USA 84 days
Sheamus [2] Jun 20, 2010 Fatal 4-Way Uniondale, USA 91 days
Sheamus pinned John Cena in a fatal 4-way match that also included Edge and Randy Orton.
Randy Orton [6] Sep 19, 2010 Night Of Champions Rosemont, USA 64 days
Orton defeated Sheamus in a Six-Pack Elimination Match that also included Chris Jericho, Edge, John Cena and Wade Barrett.
The Miz Nov 22, 2010 Monday Night Raw Orlando, USA 160 days
After Orton successfully defended his title against Wade Barrett, The Miz cashed in his Money In The Bank contract for a shot at the World Championship.
John Cena [8] May 1, 2011 Extreme Rules Tampa, USA 77 days
C.M. Punk Jul 17, 2011 Money In The Bank Rosemont, USA 8 days
Because this was the last day of C.M. Punk's contract with W.W.E. Raw, Vince McMahon told John Cena he would be fired if Punk won the match.
Rey Mysterio Jul 25, 2011 Monday Night Raw Hampton, USA 0 days
As C.M. Punk is no longer employed by W.W.E., Vince McMahon orders an 8-Man Elimination Tournament to crown a new champion on the July 18 edition of Raw. Mysterio defeated The Miz in the finals of an 8-Man Elimination Tournament to crown a new W.W.E. Champion. The tournament also included Alberto Del Rio, Alex Riley, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.
John Cena [9] Jul 25, 2011 Monday Night Raw Hampton, USA 20 days
After Triple H was appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of W.W.E. Inc., John Cena was given a rematch for the W.W.E. World Championship against new champion, Rey Mysterio. After winning the match, C.M. Punk returned as a newly signed superstar by Triple H, putting in doubt Cena's claim to the title. Triple H would later rule that both John Cena and C.M. Punk both have legitimate claim to the championship and therefore both are considered champion.
As both men were recognized as champion, Punk continued his reign as the undisputed champion.
Alberto Del Rio Aug 14, 2011 SummerSlam Los Angeles, USA 35 days
Del Rio cashed in his money in the bank contract after Punk won a match to be recognized as undisputed champion against John Cena. He did this, however, after Kevin Nash attacked Punk after his win.
John Cena [10] Sep 18, 2011 Night Of Champions Buffalo, USA 14 days
Alberto Del Rio [2] Oct 2, 2011 Hell In A Cell New Orleans, USA 49 days
Del Rio pinned C.M. Punk in a Triple Threat Hell In A Cell Match that also included the champion John Cena
C.M. Punk [2] Nov 20, 2011 Survivor Series New York, USA 434 days
The Rock [8] Jan 27, 2013 Royal Rumble Phoenix, USA 70 days
John Cena [11] Apr 7, 2013 WrestleMania East Rutherford, USA 133 days
Daniel Bryan Aug 18, 2013 SummerSlam Los Angeles, USA 0 days
Randy Orton [7] Aug 18, 2013 SummerSlam Los Angeles, USA 28 days
Orton cashes in his money in the bank contract after Byran defeated Cena for the championship and Triple H, the special guest referee of the match, attacked Bryan with a pedigree
Daniel Bryan [2] Sep 15, 2013 Night Of Champions Detroit, USA 1 day
** Held-Up ** Sep 16, 2013 Monday Night Raw Cleveland, USA
C.O.O. Triple H holds-up the title after he believes there is collusion between Daniel Bryan and Scott Armstrong, the referee in the championship match at Night Of Champions.
Randy Orton [8] Oct 27, 2013 Hell In A Cell Miami, USA 161 days
Orton defeated Daniel Bryan in a hell in a cell match that had Shawn Michaels as guest referee.
On December 15, 2013, Orton defeated John Cena in a Ladders match to also win the World Heavyweight Championship to become the unified champion.
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Heavyweight Championship
(December 16, 2013 - Present)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Daniel Bryan [3] Apr 6, 2014 WrestleMania New Orleans, USA 64 days
Bryan made Batista submit in a triple threat match for the title that also included the champion, Randy Orton
** Vacated ** Jun 9, 2014 Monday Night Raw Minneapolis, USA
Byran is stripped of the championship due to an injury and surgery on his neck.
John Cena [12] Jun 29, 2014 Money In The Bank Boston, USA 49 days
John Cena won a ladder match for the vacated championships. The match also included Alberto Del Rio, Bray Wyatt, Cesaro, Kane, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Sheamus.
Brock Lesnar [4] Aug 17, 2014 SummerSlam Los Angeles, USA 224 days
Seth Rollins Mar 29, 2015 WrestleMania Santa Clara, USA 221 days
Rollins cashed in his contract during the World Heavyweight match between champion Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. As a result, he was inserted into the match, making it a triple threat match and pinned Reigns to win the title.
** Vacated Due To Injury** Nov 5, 2015 Smackdown Colorado Springs, USA 17 days
Seth Rollins vacates the title due to injury. A tournament is scheduled to take place at Survivor Series to crown a new champion.
Roman Reigns Nov 22, 2015 Survivor Series Atlanta, USA 0 days
Sheamus [3] Nov 22, 2015 Survivor Series Atlanta, USA 22 days
Roman Reigns [2] Dec 14, 2015 Monday Night Raw North Charleston, USA 41 days
Triple H [9] Jan 24, 2016 Royal Rumble Orlando, USA 70 days
Roman Reigns [3] Apr 3, 2016 WrestleMania Arlington, USA 77 days
Seth Rollins [2] Jun 19, 2016 Money In The Bank Las Vegas, USA 0 days
Dean Ambrose Jun 19, 2016 Money In The Bank Las Vegas, USA 84 days
Ambrose cashed in the Money In The Bank contract he had won earlier in the night, after Rollins defeated Roman Reigns for the championship
World Wrestling Entertainment
Championship (Smackdown Live)
(July 19, 2016 - Present)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
A.J. Styles Sep 11, 2016 Backlash Richmond, USA 140 days
John Cena [13] Jan 29, 2017 Royal Rumble San Antonio, USA 14 days
Bray Wyatt Feb 12, 2017 Elimination Cha… Phoenix, USA 49 days
Wyatt pinned A.J. Styles in an Elimination Chamber match that also included the champion, John Cena, Baron Corbin, Dean Ambrose and The Miz.
Randy Orton [9] Apr 2, 2017 WrestleMania Orlando, USA 49 days
Jinder Mahal May 21, 2017 Backlash Rosemont, USA 170 days
A.J. Styles [2] Nov 7, 2017 Smackdown Live Manchester, England 371 days
Daniel Bryan [4] Nov 13, 2018 Smackdown Live St. Louis, USA 145 days
Kofi Kingston Apr 7, 2019 WrestleMania East Rutherford, USA 180 days
Brock Lesnar [5] Oct 4, 2019 Friday Night Sm… Los Angeles, USA 184 days
Drew McIntyre Apr 5, 2020 WrestleMania Orlando, USA 203 days
Randy Orton [10] Oct 25, 2020 Hell In A Cell Orlando, USA 22 days
Drew McIntyre [2] Nov 16, 2020 Monday Night Raw Orlando, USA 97 days
The Miz [2] Feb 21, 2021 Elimination Cha… St. Petersburg, USA 8 days
The Miz cashed in the Money In The Bank contract after McIntyre successfully defended the title in an Elimination Chamber match.
Bobby Lashley Mar 1, 2021 Monday Night Raw St. Petersburg, USA 196 days
Big E Sep 13, 2021 Monday Night Raw Boston, USA 110 days
Big E cashed in the Money-in-the-Bank contract after Lashley's successful defense over Randy Orton
Brock Lesnar [6] Jan 1, 2022 Day 1 Atlanta, USA 28 days
Lesnar pinned Big E in a Fatal 5-Way match that also included Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, and Seth Rollins
Bobby Lashley [2] Jan 29, 2022 Royal Rumble St. Louis, USA 21 days
Brock Lesnar [7] Feb 19, 2022 Elimination Cha… Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 42 days
Lesnar pinned Austin Theory in an Elimination Chamber match that also include the champion, Bobby Lashley, A.J. Styles, Austin Theory, Riddle, and Seth Rollins
Roman Reigns [4] Apr 2, 2022 WrestleMania Arlington, USA 736 days
This was a Winner Takes All match where Reigns was W.W.E. Universal Champion. The titles are now referred to as the W.W.E. Undisputed Universal championship. After the draft in May 2023, the title becomes exclusive to the Smackdown brand. A new singular belt is presented to Reigns on June 3.
Cody Rhodes Apr 7, 2024 WrestleMania Philadelphia, USA 221 days