Active WWE + World Heavyweight Champions - The Stats
Right now there's exactly thirteen active wrestlers in the WWE who have held the World Heavyweight and/or WWE Titles. It should be interesting to compare the records to see how the various champs stack up, as we all know Triple H is the "King of Kings" in terms of reigns with 13 total (doesn't hurt being a son-in-law of Vince McMahon), but how do the rest of the best stack up? It may surprise many to know that Edge comes in second with 9 title reigns, but then again he's the "Ultimate Opportunist". Certain wrestlers only have 1 reign, while CM Punk has already enjoyed 3 quick reigns in his career.
Let's run down the list, you'll see how many WWE title reigns and World Heavyweight Titles each has, for their combined totals. Note that Edge is included even though he is injured but should definitely be part of this list. Great Khali and Rey Mysterio are both out of action currently (Mysterio suspended, Khali injured) but are former WH champs.
There's four guys considered Grand Slam Champions listed above. They are Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho and Kane. The Grand Slam refers to a wrestler who has won a total of four unique titles - these titles include 3 levels of singles titles and then a tag team championship with someone else. See more about the Grand Slam champs here.
These are just a fraction of the accomplishments of the wrestlers above who have also won Royal Rumbles, A good example is Chris Jericho who has won the Intercontinental title a total of 9 times, and also was the first unified World Champion after defeating The Rock and Stone Cold in the same night. Chris Jericho has won almost every title possible in WWE history with the obvious exceptions of the women's titles and then the Cruiserweight. So which of the above is the best champion ever? The debate is open, some may say Triple H, others can argue for Edge or the accomplishments of a guy like Chris Jericho. And with Pay-Per-Views coming up, titles can always change hands and change the history books.
(Note: thanks to jlo the original for the reminder of Great Khali, also currently injured but nonetheless a former World Heavyweight champion)
Let's run down the list, you'll see how many WWE title reigns and World Heavyweight Titles each has, for their combined totals. Note that Edge is included even though he is injured but should definitely be part of this list. Great Khali and Rey Mysterio are both out of action currently (Mysterio suspended, Khali injured) but are former WH champs.
Triple H (WWE 8, World Heavyweight 5) Total = 13 reigns
Edge (WWE 4, World Heavyweight 5) Total = 9 reigns
John Cena (WWE 4, World Heavyweight 2) Total = 6 reigns
Undertaker (WWE 4, World Heavyweight 2) Total = 6 reigns
Randy Orton (WWE 4, World Heavyweight 1) Total = 5 reigns
Batista (WWE 1, World Heavyweight 4) Total = 5 reigns
Chris Jericho (WWE 2, World Heavyweight 2) Total = 4 reigns
Shawn Michaels (WWE 3, World Heavyweight 1) Total = 4 reigns
Big Show (WWE 2, World Heavyweight 1) Total = 3 reigns
CM Punk (World Heavyweight 3) Total = 3 reigns
Rey Mysterio (World Heavyweight 1) Total = 1 reign
The Great Khali (World Heavyweight 1) Total = 1 reign
Kane (WWE 1) Total = 1 reign
There's four guys considered Grand Slam Champions listed above. They are Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho and Kane. The Grand Slam refers to a wrestler who has won a total of four unique titles - these titles include 3 levels of singles titles and then a tag team championship with someone else. See more about the Grand Slam champs here.
These are just a fraction of the accomplishments of the wrestlers above who have also won Royal Rumbles, A good example is Chris Jericho who has won the Intercontinental title a total of 9 times, and also was the first unified World Champion after defeating The Rock and Stone Cold in the same night. Chris Jericho has won almost every title possible in WWE history with the obvious exceptions of the women's titles and then the Cruiserweight. So which of the above is the best champion ever? The debate is open, some may say Triple H, others can argue for Edge or the accomplishments of a guy like Chris Jericho. And with Pay-Per-Views coming up, titles can always change hands and change the history books.
(Note: thanks to jlo the original for the reminder of Great Khali, also currently injured but nonetheless a former World Heavyweight champion)
Labels: Batista, Big Show, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Commentary, Edge, John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Stats, Triple H, Undertaker, World Heavyweight Title, WWE History, WWE Title
5 Comments:
the great khali is highly insulted
Very good point..the Great Khali should not be forgotten with his World Heavyweight Title reign on Smackdown during Edge's injury. Make that 13 active former or current champs!
Just asking, but isn't it 3 for Punk? I thought he twice won with Money in the Bank, then once beat Jeff Hardy "legitimately" to win it. Or am I thinking of someone else?
Thanks for the correction Mitch, edited that above...forgot about his first win over Hardy, they swap the titles so much these days!
hello chris jericho is 5 time world champion 1 time wwe and 4 time world heavywight!
he defeated rock at summer salm 1 world heavyweight
he became undisputed champion so 1 wwe and 1 and 2 world heavywight
then he won the world tirles 2 times after his return reign
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