Who Was the Longest-Reigning WWE Champion?
Let’s be honest—winning the WWE Championship is a big deal. But holding it? That’s where legends are made. Over the decades, we've seen hundreds of title change...
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WRESTLING RUMORS: WWE “Loves” This Superstar Backstage, Possible Future World Champion
He has fans. With so many talented wrestlers on the WWE roster, it can be difficult for a wrestler to find a way to stand out. Being able to have good matches on a regular basis helps, but there has to be something more to really push someone to the next level. It seems that a current star in WWE has done just that, and is receiving praise backstage as a result. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: One More: Sami Zayn Getting Another Title Shot Against Roman Reigns According to WrestleVotes in an interview with GiveMeSport, several people backstage in WWE, including COO Triple H “love” Gunther, to the point where he may be a future World Champion. Other than Triple H, names such as Road Dogg and Jason Jordan are said to be fans. Gunther is the reigning Intercontinental Champion and has held the title since June 10, 2022. This gives him the longest reign since The Rock in 1997-98. They’re onto something. Check out what Gunther has been doing in WWE: [This post contains video, click to play] [Th..
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He Did It Again: Roman Reigns Passes Yet Another Milestone As WWE Universal Champion
That’s a long time. Title reigns are some of the most defining spans of time for any wrestling promotion, as they often serve as cutoff points in a company’s history. A long title reign coming to an end can mark the beginning of a new era, especially if that wrestler is set to become the next big star. Now a current reign has reached a mark that has not been seen in a very long time. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WATCH: Mick Foley, With Lita, Sings “Sexy Kurt” On August 30, 2020 at Payback, Roman Reigns won the Universal Title from the Fiend in a triple threat match also involving Braun Strowman. Reigns has held the title ever since, and as of February 16, 2023, he has held the title for 900 days. This is the fifth longest World Title reign in WWE history and the longest since Hulk Hogan’s 1984-1988 reign, which lasted 1,474 days. Reigns is set to defend the title this weekend at Elimination Chamber against Sami Zayn. Reigns has been a dominant champion. Check out some of his time with the..
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A Long Time: Gunther Breaks 18 Year Old Record As Intercontinental Champion
That’s a long time. Title reigns can be some of the most important things in a wrestler’s career. If someone holds a championship for a long time, it can make them feel like that much bigger of a star. A wrestler being able to hold onto a championship for several months, if not longer, can be a game changer for them and now someone is doing it for the second time. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: One More: 51 Year Old Former World Champion Announces Planned Return To The Ring WWE has released a video on their YouTube page, announcing that Gunther is now the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of the century. Gunther has held the title for 245 days, breaking Shelton Benjamin’s mark from 2004/5. If Gunther holds the title for three more weeks, he will pass the Rock for the longest title reign since Mr. Perfect in 1990/1. Gunther previously held the record for longest title reign of any kind in WWE this century with an 870 day reign as United Kingdom Champion, which was broken by Roman Rei..
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Gunther Has Made History In WWE
Honor and tradition. Gunther has been the WWE Intercontinental Champion since June 10, 2022, when he defeated Ricochet to win the title. He has defeated everyone in his path since then and as a result, has made history within WWE. According to various sources on Twitter, Gunther has now broken into the top 10 of longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions in WWE history. Furthermore, he is just over 200 days away from breaking the all time record. Also, as of this week, Gunther has had the longest Intercontinental Title reign of the last 18 years, surpassing Cody Rhodes’ 234-day reign from 2011. Gunther has now broken into the top 10 of longest-reigning Intercontinental Champions in WWE history. A little over over 200 days away from breaking the all time record. ??? pic.twitter.com/N3Yhn5o74T — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 31, 2023 Despite being the 2023 Men's #RoyalRumble Runner-Up, @Gunther_AUT does score a small victory over winner @CodyRhodes… As of this week, Gunt..
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Run It Back: Roman Reigns’ Next Title Defense And Opponent Announced
He’s up next. There has not been a WWE World Title reign like Roman Reigns’ current run with the championship in a very long time. With the longest title reign since the 1980s, Reigns is rapdily running out of challengers for his title. It means something to see him defend the title and now he is going to be doing just that on one of the bigger stages WWE has to offer. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: There It Is: Vince McMahon Officially Returns To WWE Board Of Directors Last week on SmackDown, Kevin Owens and John Cena defeated Reigns and Sami Zayn. This continued Reigns’ issues with Owens, which have been going on for a few weeks now. Therefore, this week, Owens challenged Reigns to a title match at the Royal Rumble. Reigns agreed and the match was set later in the show. The Royal Rumble takes place on January 28 in San Antonio, Texas. There is a history. Check out the two going at it: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post conta..
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On The Mend: Top WWE Star Confirms He Suffered Broken Ankle, To Miss Time
That’s a harsh one. Injuries are one of the worst things that you can see in wrestling as you never know when one is going to strike. Someone getting hurt can put them on the shelf for a long time and the question becomes how much time a wrestler is going to be out of action. Now a top WWE star is on the injured list again and now we know a bit more about just how bad things are. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WRESTLING RUMORS: WWE Has Surprising John Cena Match Planned For WrestleMania 39 Earlier this week, AJ Styles injured his ankle during a six man tag match at a WWE live event. Styles had to be helped out of the arena but it was not clear how badly he was injured. Styles has since posted to Twitter, announcing that he has suffered a broken ankle, but he will not be undergoing surgery. There is no word on how long Styles will be out of the ring, though he did say it would be the longest absence of his career. Just want you guys to know that I’m ok. Broken ankle is what I’m dealing with...
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Here’s Looking At You: Wrestling Fans React To Roman Reigns Breaking The Fourth Wall
He has our attention. Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for the last two plus years with one of the longest World Title reigns the company has ever seen. As he smashes back one challenger after another, the question has become just who can actually stop him. This time around, it seems that Reigns might have an idea in place for a special move before someone can come against him. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Two Stars In A Pod: How Being Seen As “The Next Sting” Kicked Off A Legendary Career Last week on SmackDown, Reigns and the rest of the Bloodline were in the ring to open the show, with Reigns talking about his upcoming tag match against Kevin Owens and John Cena. During his speech, Reigns asked Sami Zayn, his partner in the match, what they could expect. Zayn spoke about how much he wanted to get rid of Owens, his longtime associate, once and for all. Reigns hugged Zayn but looked straight into the television camera. This has led to a variety of reactions online, with some of the better o..
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WATCH: Wrestling Fans Make Roman Reigns Part Of Their Wedding Reception
That’s a high honor. Over nearly the last two and a half years, there has been no one in WWE close to the level of Roman Reigns. After winning the Universal Title in August 2020, Reigns is climbing the ranks of the longest World Champions in the company’s history. He has become one of the most dominant stars in the company’s history and now he is being acknowledged in another way. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Catch You Later? WWE Star Hints She Might Be Leaving For A Bit A man named Jared Hill has posted a video to TikTok showing he and his new wife walking into their wedding reception. Hill and his wife come into the reception hall as Reigns’ theme music plays, with Hill being handed a late 1990s WWE World Title belt to raise. The bride raises her flowers up at the same time and there is nothing else wrestling related in the video. This is pretty unique. Check out the video, plus what Reigns has been doing lately: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, cli..
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BREAKING: Surprise Title Change Takes Place In NXT Main Event
And there it goes! Titles are some of the most important things in a wrestling promotion as holding a championship makes it clear that a wrestler is one of the biggest stars in a company. Having a bright, shiny title is about as clear of an indication as a fan can get that they should notice a wrestler. As a result, it means a lot when a title changes hands and that was the case this week. Over the weekend, Roxanne Perez won the NXT Iron Woman Challenge at Deadline to become the new #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Title. This week on NXT, Perez was attacked by NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose, prompting Perez to say she wanted her title shot later in the night. Rose accepted, and went on to lose the title to Perez, ending her title reign at 413 days, the third longest in history. She’s the new champ. Check out some of Perez’s work in NXT: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This ..
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When Worlds Collide? WWE Veteran Would Return After 11 Years To Work With Roman Reigns
Family feud? The last two plus years in WWE have been all about Roman Reigns. With one of the longest World Title reigns in history, there is no way of knowing how long it will be before Reigns finally loses his title. Several names have wanted to get in on the Reigns train, and now we are seeing another member a very prominent wrestling family throwing his hat into the ring. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A Relief: Logan Paul Reveals Very Good News On His Knee Injury During the second season of the Young Rock series, the Rock’s character teased a future WrestleMania match with Reigns. This match has been rumored for WrestleMania 39 in April 2023, though nothing has been confirmed. In a new interview with Wrestlinginc.com, Chavo Guerrero, who works on Young Rock, said that he would love for some people from the show, including himself, to be part of the match. Guerrero left WWE in 2011 and has since wrestled for various wrestling promotions while also working in wrestling related films and t..
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The Best Of Them: Roman Reigns Opens Up About Personal Title Feud
That is some serious praise. Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for the last two years plus, including one of the longest World Title reigns in company history. During his time as champion, Reigns has smashed his way through a number of opponents, some of whom have given him quite the run for his money. Now Reigns is opening up about one of his previous opponents in a positive way. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Other Side: Top WWE Star Undergoes Important Change Reigns was recently profiled and interviewed by The Ringer and was asked about his earlier feud with Jey Uso. Reigns revealed that he felt no one had ever pushed him as hard emotionally like Uso had. The feud was also made easier because of their relationship allowing them to push the emotion out of each other. Uso and Reigns fought twice on pay per view, including at Clash Of The Champions and Hell In A Cell 2020, with Reigns winning both times. The two do have a special relationship. Check out their time together and against each oth..
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The Usos Make Major WWE History
Down since Day One. Tonight on Smackdown, The Usos successfully defended their Undisputed Tag Team Championships against the New Day. In doing so, they ensured that they would be making WWE history. This coming Monday, November 14, will mark their 484th day as champions. This means that they will officially become the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time. Jimmy and Jey Uso have held the Smackdown Tag Team Championships since July 18, 2021, when they defeated Rey and Dominik Mysterio at the Money in the Bank premium live event. They would add the Raw Tag Team Championships on May 20 of this year, when they defeated Randy Orton and Matt Riddle (RK-Bro) on an episode of Smackdown. Editor’s Opinion: This is freaking awesome and also very expected. The Bloodline has been the best storyline in professional wrestling over the last several years, and the Usos have firmly established themselves as one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Who knows where this rain could stop..
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Interesting Name And Scenario Floated To Take Down Roman Reigns
That would be a different way to go. Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for over two years as part of one of the longest World Title reigns in company history. Reigns has dispatched one challenger after another and there is nothing to suggest that he is going to be slowing down anytime soon. Now a wrestling legend has an idea for a pretty unique challenger who could give Reigns trouble. During a recent edition of Busted Open Radio, former WWE and ECW star Tommy Dreamer spoke about Gunther defeating Rey Mysterio to retain the Intercontinental Title last week on SmackDown. Dreamer went on to suggest that Gunther be the man to dethrone Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at WrestleMania. There is no word on if WWE is considering going in this direction. Opinion: While I don’t know about Gunther being the one to take the title from Reigns, a Gunther vs. Reigns match would certainly be worth looking at. Reigns rarely meets someone who can match if not exceed him in size and impact a..
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Roman Reigns Targeted By 38 Year Old WWE Superstar
He could work. Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for over two years now, with one of the longest World Title reigns in company history. Reigns has run through just about everyone that has come in his path, which has not left him with many opponents left to come after him. WWE is going to need to look in a different direction to find a challenger and now someone is calling out Reigns. Reigns successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Logan Paul in the main event of Crown Jewel over the weekend. Following his victory, SmackDown’s Santos Escobar sent out a tweet, saying that he was acknowledging Reigns, but when the time was right, Escobar would be coming for him. Escobar debuted on the main roster in October as the leader of the Legado del Fantasma stable. @WWERomanReigns TRIBAL CHIEF!! Consider yourself ACKNOWLEDGED. When the time is right… I’m coming for you. ?????? #WWECrownJewel #SmackDown — SANTOS ESCOBAR??? (@EscobarWWE) November 5, 2022 Opinion: Sure why not. W..
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Injury Update On R-Truth (And It Might Be Very Bad)
That doesn’t sound good. Injuries are one of the few universal problems for wrestlers and there is almost no way around them. No matter how much experience or training a wrestler may have, there is always the chance that someone is going to get hurt. That seems to be the case again with a veteran, who could have suffered quite a significant injury earlier this week. This week on NXT, R-Truth faced Grayson Waller in a match that stopped when R-Truth suffered a leg injury when attempting a running dive over the top rope. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, R-Truth may have torn his quadricep, but that has yet to be confirmed. There is no word on how long R-Truth, 50 years old, would be out of action if that is the case. Opinion: Anything involving something possibly being torn is never good to see and this could be quite the serious injury. R-Truth is one of the longest standing stars in WWE and it would be a shame to see him missing what would probably be several months wi..
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38 Year Old Former WWE Star Willing To Return To Work With Roman Reigns
He wants in too. There has not been a WWE star on as much of a roll as Roman Reigns in decades. Reigns is rapidly closing the gap with the longest WWE Title reigns in company history and the question becomes how far he can take his current reign with the title. A lot of people are interested in getting involved with Reigns, including someone who has been gone for a long time. During the latest edition of his Cafe de Rene podcast, former WWE star Rene Dupree said that he believes he could do great business with Reigns, or any of the top stars in WWE. This could include facing Reigns on his own and then teaming with him, with only a phone call from Triple H needed to make it happen. Dupree, 38 years old, regularly wrestles for Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan and last wrestled for WWE in 2007. Opinion: While I can’t quite imagine WWE bringing Dupree back in, there is something to be said about how many people want a piece of the Reigns pie. Reigns has become the biggest thing in wrestling a..
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WATCH: 47 Year Old WWE Veteran Suggests Major Career Changes
The new version? Finding the right character for anyone is a difficult trick in wrestling. If someone is not presented in the right way, their career could be in a lot of trouble. There is always the option of switching things up, and that could be done in a variety of ways. Now it seems that WWE is making an effort to change up one of its longest standing veterans into something more serious. In recent weeks, Shelton Benjamin and R-Truth have teamed together on Main Event. This week, the two were backstage where Benjamin talked about how he needed to take things more seriously. Benjamin said that he had more of his career behind him than in front of him and everyone told him to be more serious around here. He explained that he describes himself as a former champion to remind himself of how good he used to be. Benjamin then walked away from R-Truth, who said nothing. This is a different way to go. Check out what Benjamin had to say: [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion..
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WATCH: Stable Splits Up On SmackDown
I guess it didn’t work out. There have been all kinds of stables throughout WWE history and some of them have been quite effective. It makes sense to pair a bunch of wrestlers together and see what you can get out of them collectively, which WWE has done several times over the years. It is still the case today, but now one of them has lost perhaps its most important member. This week’s SmackDown featured the Maximum Male Models attempting to break a record for the longest held pose in the history of Canada. However, Max Dupri broke it up just before the record, saying he was sick of the team not taking anything seriously. Dupri took off his belt with the group’s logo and threw it down, saying his LA Knight catchphrase of “yeah”. This comes after weeks of Dupri having issues with the team’s success. It didn’t end well. Check out the breakup: [This post contains video, click to play] Opinion: This is something that has needed to happen, as the Models team just wasn’t working. I’m st..
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LOOK: The Usos May Have Surprise Challengers For The WWE Tag Team Titles
They would be different. Tag team wrestling has a weird history in WWE as the company has rarely been huge on pushing it. Instead, teams are often put together for the sole purpose of splitting them up later. That is certainly not the case with the top team in the company at the moment though, as the Usos are approaching the record for longest Tag Team Title reign in company history. They need some fresh challengers, and now a new team might be stepping up. Following this week’s SmackDown, Mace of the Maximum Male Models tweeted out a picture of the team with both sets of Tag Tam Titles Photoshopped onto them. While not specifically stated, this could suggest that the team is coming after the Usos’ championships. The Maximum Male Models made their in-ring debut as a team on the August 26 SmackDown and have yet to win a match. mmmanifesting the prophecy. pic.twitter.com/rGzvbfJz2S — ma.çé (@MACEtheWRESTLER) September 24, 2022 Opinion: I’m not sure I can imagine the Maximum Male Mode..