Longest Single Reign:
Bruno Sammartino (2803 Days)
Bruno Sammartino (2803 Days)
Most Reigns:
John Cena (14)
John Cena (14)
Inauguration: 25 April 1963
Classification Milestones:
World Title:
24 April 1991
International Title:
20 February 1964
National Title:
29 August 1963
Regional Title:
25 April 1963
1
All-Time Defences
Total Champions
54
The WWE Championship is a currently active World Title, held by Cody Rhodes, who is in their 3rd reign as champion. There have been a total of (1) Defences and (54) individual champions.
Cody Rhodes (3)
- Date Won: 6 March 2026 ()
- Event: WWE Smackdown #1385
- Location: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon, USA
Title Defences: (Click to Expand)
Drew McIntyre (3)
- Date Won: 9 January 2026 (56 Days)
- Event: WWE Smackdown #1377
- Location: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
Title Defences: (Click to Expand)