However, mankind actually won the belt from the rock on december 29, 1998. The complete title histories for the championships of wwe raw, wwe smackdown live, and wwe nxt, including the wwe championship, universal. Summerslam 2016 simple english wikipedia, the free. Triple h forced daniel bryan to defend the wwe title against triple h after a brutal beatdown by batista, orton, and kane. Wwe championship belt history sports platform all in. The definitive guide to every wwe ppv world title match in history.
All the wwe title changes since the 2016 draft givemesport. The lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever. In addition to all of that, weve also seen some of the best and most dramatic title changes in the history of the company. Because of this dispute, we have elected to recognise it as creating a separate and distinct title lineage. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship, on bookshelves nov. 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. Mar 07, 2016 218 videos play all wwe list w adam blampied battlepants wwe the rocks most hilarious moments evercompilation part 1 duration. Page 2 10 greatest title changes in wwe from the 2010s. The definitive guide to every wwe ppv world title match in. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. Playing hot potato with them doesnt add any value to the titles itself. Maryse ouellet along with the wwe divas title was drafted to the raw brand on april th, 2009.
Louis, mo smackdown live 3 aj styles 2 071117 manchester, uk smackdown live. The wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the. As per wwe s official title history, the inaugural champion was the fabulous moolah, who defeated judy grable on september 18, 1956 moolah had the longest reign by holding it for 10 years, although the wwe considers it to be longer at 28 years, as title changes between 1956 and 1984 are not recognized by the promotion. Impact wrestling title history wrestling title history. Come to the home of wwe superstars past and present see their career highlights, videos, news, photos and much more. May 10, 2018 10 greatest title changes in wwe from the 2010s. Wwe classics uncovers the stories behind title changes that were wiped from the record books. Summerslam 2016 was a wrestling payperview ppv made by wwe. Can change decisions made by the owner of the wwe without cancelling them i. For more on our work, explore the links on this page and our paperback and ebook products nwa fanfest, superstar billy graham record book, the midatlantic gateway, georgia wrestling history, george the animal steele, jimmy valiant, maple leaf wrestling. Mickie james 072609 philadelphia, pa night of champions jillian hall 101209 indianapolis, in. Is able to change the current rules or to add others. With samoa joe challenging lesnar it gives fans hope that a win will bring the title back to raw. While the name may have changed, the prestige attached to the championship has exploded.
Wwe championship world heavyweight championship wwe intercontinental championship wwe united states championship wwe tag team championship world tag team. What began as a simple enough storyline involving a feud between a father and son unofficially kicked off what the wwe. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. House show was in italy in the time when wwe was red hot. Wwe championship title history wrestling title history. All the wwe title changes that happened in the wwe in 2015 from the usos tag team championship title run to brock lesnars wwe heavyweight championship. It will go down in history, so wwe has done some good by the universal title. Chart the evolution of the wwe championship in this photo gallery of the titles many variations. It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from world wide wrestling federation wwwf to world wrestling federation wwf to world wrestling entertainment wwe in 2002 wwe is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. The wwe championship is the title that has a history of past winners including hulk hogan, randy savage, the iron sheik, bruno sammartino, the rock, john cena, bret hit man hart, and many others. House shows, tv tapings, and payperview cards are all included as well as interpromotional cards which featured wwe title defenses.
Add to library discussion 1 follow author share test. Punk left wwe the day he won the title and a tournament was held to determine a new champion 32 punk returned after cena won the title and claimed to be champion. 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. The history of wwe dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as capitol wrestling corporation cwc. Since its inception, the title has undergone many name changes due to company name. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. Brock lesnar will attempt to bridge a 10year gap between wwe title reigns when he faces john cena at summerslam on august 17 after breaking. Disc one focuses on wwf title matches from the 1970s and 1980s. These loads will cause the bridge to deform move and change shape slightly. It was the twentyninth time a summerslam ppv was held, the second year in a row that it happened at the barclays center and the first wwe ppv since the wwe brand extension started up again twelve matches were performed at the.
Disc three focuses on wwf title matches from the 2000s. Brock lesnars history with the wwe title sports mole. Statistics on the jetpunk quiz wwe title changes 2016. According to wwe championship belt history, over the time there are several modification made to the belt. May 10, 2016 the wwe 50 book is a true treasure to have. Jun 14, 2014 january 4, 1999 is the date wwe officially recognizes as the night the title changed hands. For over half a century, superstars have battled to win the wwe championship. History of the wwwfwwfwwe world heavyweight championship. Wwe has had some great moments over the last eight years. Female superstars are ruling the ring and changing the game. A look back at the rich history of the wwe championship by kevin sullivan, a lions tale. In 2002, the wwf was renamed world wrestling entertainment wwe and split its roster into two brands, raw and smackdown. A leblanc florida governor expects crowds at live events by july.
Dec 11, 2016 the wwe championship is the title that has a history of past winners including hulk hogan, randy savage, the iron sheik, bruno sammartino, the rock, john cena, bret hit man hart, and many others. If you buy stuff from amazon using this link, we receive a minor promotional bonus from amazon, not from you. January 4, 1999 is the date wwe officially recognizes as the night the title changed hands. This is an indepth listing of wwe results dating back to the inception of the company in 1963 and continuing to the present day. It talks all about how buddy rogers nwa title win in the early 1960s helped form wwe. Reddit doesnt have the hard drive space to store a list of those changes. I think all it needs is time, and when history is made it will eventually be seen as an equal to the wwe title. But with the wwes rapid title changes, a different problem in and of itself, the book is already two title reigns out of date. Throughout the book, adorno and horkheimer present a dark thesis of. Title vacated due to previous weeks controversy when edge pinned chris benoit while edge tapped to the crossface at the same time in a triple threat match with triple h. The big gold belt, after many years of representing the nwa, wcw, and wwe in some way, was finally put to rest as wwe introduced the new and current wwe world heavyweight championship belt. It happened on august 21, 2016 at the barclays center in brooklyn, new york. Each title list starts with the current or last title holder and continues on down to the first ever champion. Can put the owner of the wwe in a wrestling match if necessary.
List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. This book is meant to provide an introduction to vectors, matrices, and least squares. It was the twentyninth time a summerslam ppv was held, the second year in a row that it happened at the barclays center and the first wwe ppv since the wwe brand extension started up again. In 2001, the wwe bought out the wcw and the extreme championship. In fact, the book actually starts a few years before there ever was a wwe.
It has been held and defended by some of the most dynamic athletes in the world, and has forever changed the lives of everyone who has proudly worn it around their waist. The duo returned to arguably one of the biggest pops in mania history, before going. Wwe books is a subsidiary of world wrestling entertainment, inc. Jan 12, 2016 all the wwe title changes that happened in the wwe in 2015 from the usos tag team championship title run to brock lesnars wwe heavyweight championship. World wrestling entertainment pressed the figurative reset button in early 2016. Wwe boasts historical longevity, global name recognition, and a significant presence in the media landscape. Champion date location event michelle mccool 072008 long island, ny great american bash maryse ouellet 122608 toronto, ontario, canada smackdown notes. Throughout summerslams history, some of these matches have been truly memorable affairs the sight of the new champ hoisting the title high a visual that sticks with fans for years afterward. You can support the development of the website and database backend via patreon. Book introduction to applied linear algebra stanford university. Nov 29, 2011 the lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever.
Pages in category wwe the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Ric flair and john cena hold the most recognized world heavyweight. If theres one major criticism the wwe fans have with the championship title, its that they change hands too often. Our work has been cited by national media, as well as wrestling media and wwe itself.
Now, its history is chronicled in a new book, the wwe championship. As per wwes official title history, the inaugural champion was the fabulous moolah, who defeated judy grable on september 18, 1956 moolah had the longest reign by holding it for 10 years, although the wwe considers it to be longer at 28 years, as title changes between 1956 and 1984 are not recognized by the promotion. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. Check out this video playlist featuring every title change in the 50 year history of the wwe championship. Like in 1984, hulk hogan won championship title from iron sheik and won a big shinny green belt referred as big green. This is an extremely detailed and well put together dvd set, split over three discs. May 31, 20 50 greatest wwe championship title changes 0 of 50 earlier this month was the 50th anniversary of bruno sammartino becoming the first man to defeat a wwe champion and take his title. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Its a very easy read and manages to take the reader through the entire history of the wwe. Obviously, the name change of the title did not alter the history, but its just interesting that it was changed so randomly. Wwe claims this title shares its lineage with the nwa mid atlanticwcw us title, although many historians link its lineage with the wwwf us title. The title, now renamed wwe championship, was then designated to the smackdown brand while wwe established an alternate world title known as the world heavyweight championship for the raw brand.
The history of the wwe championship is the latest of wwes dvd releases. Media in category wwe royal rumble 2009 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Florida governor, ron desantis spoke on the possibility of live crowds at wwe events during a press conference yesterday and his outlook was a very. May 08, 2020 the two belts continued to represent the wwe world heavyweight championship, and its title history 1963present, for a short time.
This page lists the title history of each of the wwe titles. Enjoy millions of the latest android apps, games, music, movies, tv, books, magazines. The first answers for each championship are the champions going into 2017, so they may have won it in 2016 but their reign lasted though to 2017. That part was a lot of fun because you rarely get that type of history from a wwe product. Disc two focuses on wwf title matches from the 1990s. This book does make the wwe championship feel like a big deal and some of the descriptions in the book do a better job at selling it then they do on tv lately. The wwe championship is widely recognized as the most historic championship in wwe.
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