List of WWE Intercontinental Champions

This is the title history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The title was introduced in 1979 when Pat Patterson was awarded the championship he won a fictional tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In total, there have been 93 distinct championship holders as of  .

The wrestler with the most reigns as Intercontinental Champion is Chris Jericho with 9. The longest reigning Intercontinental Champion is Gunther. The current champion is Dominik Mysterio, who is in his second reign.

 Title history 
No.ChampionReignDateDays heldLocationEventNotesRef.1Pat Patterson1Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—Patterson became the first champion as a result of defeating Ted DiBiase to win the WWF North American Heavyweight Championship on June 19, 1979 in Allentown, PA, and defeating Johnny Rodz in a fictional tournament final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.2Ken Patera1New York, NYWWF on MSG Network3Pedro Morales1WWFBecame the first Triple Crown Champion as a result of this win.4Don Muraco1Philadelphia, PAWWF on PRISM Network5Pedro Morales2New York, NYWWF on MSG Network6Don Muraco2During his reign, the WWF left the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).7Tito Santana1Boston, MAWWF8Greg Valentine1London, ON, CanadaMaple Leaf WrestlingAired on October 13, 1984 on tape delay.9Tito Santana2Baltimore, MDHouse showThis was a steel cage match.10Randy Savage1Boston, MAWWF on NESN11Ricky Steamboat1Pontiac, MIWrestleMania III12The Honky Tonk Man1Buffalo, NYSuperstars of WrestlingAired on June 13, 1987 on tape delay.13The Ultimate Warrior1New York, NYSummerSlam14Rick Rude1Atlantic City, NJWrestleMania V15The Ultimate Warrior2East Rutherford, NJSummerSlam—Vacated——Syracuse, NYWrestling ChallengeWarrior gave up the title to focus on defending the WWF Championship. WWE lists April 1, 1990, the day of Warrior's title win at WrestleMania VI, as the date the title was vacated.16Mr. Perfect1Austin, TXSuperstars of WrestlingDefeated Tito Santana in a tournament final. Aired on May 19, 1990 on tape delay.17The Texas Tornado1Philadelphia, PASummerSlam18Mr. Perfect2Rochester, NYSuperstars of WrestlingAired on December 15, 1990 on tape delay.19Bret Hart1New York, NYSummerSlam20The Mountie1Springfield, MAHouse show21Roddy Piper1Albany, NYRoyal Rumble22Bret Hart2Indianapolis, INWrestleMania VIII23The British Bulldog1London, EnglandSummerSlam24Shawn Michaels1Terre Haute, INSaturday Night's Main EventAired on the November 14, 1992 edition on tape delay.25Marty Jannetty1New York, NYRaw26Shawn Michaels2Albany, NYHouse show—Vacated————Michaels was stripped of the title for failing to defend it within 30 days. In reality, Michaels was suspended for testing positive for steroids.; DVD Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story.27Razor Ramon1New Haven, CTRawRamon and Rick Martel were the final two participants in a battle royal, in which the last two would face off the next week for the vacant title; Ramon won the match which aired October 11, 1993 on tape delay.
Shawn Michaels returned in November 1993, saying he was the legitimate champion as nobody defeated him for the title (though not recognized as such by WWF). Ramon went on to defeat Michaels in a ladder match on March 20, 1994 at WrestleMania X to become undisputed champion.28Diesel1Rochester, NYWWF Superstars of WrestlingAired on April 30, 1994 on tape delay.29Razor Ramon2Chicago, ILSummerSlam30Jeff Jarrett1Tampa, FLRoyal Rumble–Bob Holly†<1Moline, ILWWF Action ZoneDefeated Jarrett to win the title. Later that night, it was judged that Jarrett's foot had been on the rope during the pinfall, and Holly was stripped of the Intercontinental Championship. This reign is no longer recognized by WWE.—Vacated——Held up when match between Jarrett and Holly ended controversially.31Jeff Jarrett2Moline, ILWWF Action ZoneDefeated Bob Holly in a rematch for the vacant title.32Razor Ramon3Montreal, QC, CanadaHouse showThis was a ladder match. WWE lists the end of Ramon's reign on May 22, 1995.33Jeff Jarrett3Trois-Rivières, QC, CanadaWWE lists the start of Jarrett's reign on May 22, 1995.34Shawn Michaels3Nashville, TNIn Your House 2: The Lumberjacks35Dean Douglas1<1Winnipeg, MB, CanadaIn Your House 4: Great White NorthDouglas won the title by forfeit because Michaels was attacked outside a nightclub in Syracuse, NY on October 14, 1995. This is the title's shortest reign to date, lasting 14 minutes.36Razor Ramon49137Goldust1Fresno, CARoyal RumbleWWE lists the end of Goldust's reign on March 25, 1996.—Vacated——San Bernardino, CARawHeld up when a title defense against Savio Vega ends in a no contest. Aired April 15, 1996 on tape delay.38Goldust2San Bernardino, CARawDefeated Savio Vega in a rematch. Aired April 22, 1996 on tape delay.39Ahmed Johnson1Milwaukee, WIKing of the RingWWE lists the end of Johnson's reign on August 19, 1996.—Vacated——Seattle, WARawJohnson gave up the title after being attacked by the debuting Faarooq after winning an 11-man battle royal.40Marc Mero1Hershey, PARawDefeated Faarooq in a tournament final.41Hunter Hearst Helmsley1Fort Wayne, IN42Rocky Maivia1Lowell, MA43Owen Hart1Omaha, NERaw is War44Steve Austin1East Rutherford, NJSummerSlamWWE mistakenly lists the end of Austin's reign on October 5, 1997 (lasting 63 days).—Vacated————Vacated because of a neck injury that Austin suffered when he won the title.45Owen Hart2St. Louis, MOBad Blood: In Your HouseDefeated Faarooq in a tournament final for the vacant championship.46Steve Austin2Montreal, QCSurvivor Series47The Rock2Portland, MERaw is WarAustin handed the title to The Rock, who was formerly known as Rocky Maivia.48Triple H2New York, NYSummerSlamThis was a Ladder match. Triple H was formerly known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley. WWE mistakenly lists the end of Triple H's reign on October 12, 1998 (lasting 43 days).—Vacated————Vacated because of a knee injury.49Ken Shamrock1Uniondale, NYRaw is WarDefeated X-Pac in a tournament final for the vacant championship.50Val Venis1Memphis, TNSt. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseBilly Gunn was the special guest referee.51Road Dogg1San Jose, CARaw is War52Goldust3East Rutherford, NJ53The Godfather1Detroit, MI54Jeff Jarrett4Moline, ILWWE lists the start of Jarrett's reign on May 31, 1999, when the match aired on tape delay. Just over a week earlier, Jarrett's tag team partner, the Blue Blazer, was meant to win the title at Over the Edge, but he died after an entrance accident. The title was instead later dropped to his friend and partner, Jarrett, in Owen Hart's memory.55Edge1Toronto, ON, CanadaHouse show56Jeff Jarrett5Buffalo, NYFully LoadedWWE lists the end of Jarrett's reign on July 26, 1999.57D'Lo Brown1Columbus, OHRaw is WarThis was a Winner Takes All match, which was also for Brown's WWF European Championship. The match aired on August 2, 1999 on tape delay, but WWE lists the start of Brown's reign on July 26, 1999.58Jeff Jarrett6Minneapolis, MNSummerSlamJarrett also won the European Championship in the match. The following day, he gave the European title to Mark Henry as a gift for helping him defeat Brown.59Chyna1Cleveland, OHNo MercyThis was a Good Housekeeping match. Chyna became the first and only female Intercontinental Champion.60Chris Jericho1Sunrise, FLArmageddon—Chris Jericho and Chyna1†Miami, FLRaw is WarOn December 28, 1999 (aired December 30, 1999) on SmackDown!, a title match between Chyna and Jericho ended in a double pinfall; as a result they were recognized as co-champions. WWE does not list this period as an official reign but as a vacancy.61Chris Jericho2New York, NYRoyal RumbleJericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly in a triple threat match to become undisputed champion.62Kurt Angle1Hartford, CTNo Way OutAngle was also European Champion during this time.63Chris Benoit1Anaheim, CAWrestleMania 2000Benoit won the first fall of a two-fall Triple Threat Match between Chris Jericho (who Benoit pinned) and Kurt Angle, where both of Angle's championships were on the line. WWE lists the end of Benoit's reign on July 22, 1999 (lasting 49 days).64Chris Jericho3Richmond, VASmackDown!WWE lists the start of Jericho's reign on May 4, 2000, when the match aired on tape delay.65Chris Benoit2Uniondale, NYRaw is WarTriple H was the special outside enforcer.66Rikishi1Memphis, TNSmackDown!WWE lists the start of Rikishi's reign on June 22, 2000, and the end on July 6, 2000. Both matches aired on tape delay.67Val Venis2Fort Lauderdale, FLWWE lists the start of Venis' reign on July 6, 2000, when the match aired on tape delay.68Chyna2Raleigh, NCSummerSlamThis was a mixed tag team matchbetween the teams of Chyna and Eddie Guerrero and Venis and Trish Stratus, in which the winner of the fall would win the title. Chyna pinned Stratus to win Venis' title.69Eddie Guerrero1Lexington, KYRaw is WarThis was a triple threat match, also involving Kurt Angle. WWE lists the end of Guerrero's reign on November 23, 2000, when the match aired on tape delay.70Billy Gunn1Sunrise, FLSmackDown!WWE lists the start of Gunn's reign on November 23, 2000, when the match aired on tape delay.71Chris Benoit3Birmingham, ALArmageddon72Chris Jericho4New Orleans, LARoyal RumbleThis was a ladder match. WWE lists the end of Jericho's reign on April 5, 2001, when the match aired on tape delay.73Triple H3Oklahoma City, OKSmackDown!WWE lists the start of Triple H's reign on April 5, 2001, and the end on April 12, 2001. Both matches aired on tape delay.74Jeff Hardy1Philadelphia, PAHardy became the youngest Intercontinental champion to date. WWE lists the start of Hardy's reign on April 12, 2001, when the match aired on tape delay.75Triple H4Knoxville, TNRaw is War76Kane1Sacramento, CAJudgment DayThis was a chain match. WWE lists the end of Kane's reign on June 28, 2001, when the match aired on tape delay.77Albert1New York, NYSmackDownThis was a no disqualification match. WWE lists the start of Albert's reign on June 28, 2001, when the match aired on tape delay.78Lance Storm1Buffalo, NYRaw is War79Edge2San Jose, CASummerSlam80Christian1Pittsburgh, PAUnforgiven81Edge3St. Louis, MONo MercyThis was a ladder match.82Test1Uniondale, NYRaw83Edge4Greensboro, NCSurvivor SeriesThis title unification match was also for Edge's WCW United States Championship, which then became inactive.84William Regal1Atlanta, GARoyal Rumble85Rob Van Dam1Toronto, ON, CanadaWrestleMania X8On March 25, 2002, the championship became exclusive to the Raw brand when Van Dam was drafted there as part of the 2002 WWE Draft.86Eddie Guerrero2Kansas City, MOBacklashThe title was renamed the WWE Intercontinental Championship on May 6, 2002 after World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. settled a lawsuit with the World Wide Fund for Nature, and it became simply World Wrestling Entertainment.87Rob Van Dam2Edmonton, AB, CanadaRawThis was a ladder match. On July 22, 2002, Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy in a title unification match to also win his WWE European Championship, which was then retired.88Chris Benoit4Greensboro, NCThe title became exclusive to SmackDown when Benoit went to the SmackDown brand on July 30 (aired August 1). WWE mistakenly lists the end of Benoit's reign on August 26, 2002.89Rob Van Dam3Uniondale, NYSummerSlamThe title returned to the Raw brand because of Van Dam's status as a Raw superstar. The following night on Raw, Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer in a title unification match to also win his WWE Hardcore Championship, which was then retired. WWE mistakenly lists the start of Van Dam's reign on August 6, 2002 (lasting 40 days).90Chris Jericho5Denver, CORaw91Kane2Houston, TX92Triple H5<1North Little Rock, ARNo MercyThis was a unification match to unify the Intercontinental Championship into the World Heavyweight Championship.—Unified——North Little Rock, ARNo MercyUnified with Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship.The Intercontinental Championship became inactive.93Christian2Charlotte, NCJudgment DayWon a battle royal also involving Booker T, Val Venis, Chris Jericho, Goldust, Test, Lance Storm, Kane and Rob Van Dam to win the vacant title, which was reactivated by Raw Co-General Manager Stone Cold Steve Austin.94Booker T1Montreal, QC, CanadaRaw95Christian3Des Moines, IAHouse show96Rob Van Dam4Rosemont, ILRawThis was a ladder match.97Chris Jericho6<1Fayetteville, NC98Rob Van Dam5This was a steel cage match.99Randy Orton1Orlando, FLArmageddonMick Foley was the special guest referee.100Edge5Hartford, CTVengeance—Vacated——Wichita Falls, TXRawVacated because of a groin injury.101Chris Jericho7Portland, ORUnforgivenDefeated Christian in a ladder match to win the vacant title.102Shelton Benjamin1Milwaukee, WITaboo TuesdayBenjamin was voted into this match.103Carlito1Phoenix, AZRawWWE mistakenly lists the end of Carlito's reign on September 19, 2005.104Ric Flair1Oklahoma City, OKUnforgivenFlair became the oldest Intercontinental champion to date. WWE mistakenly lists the start of Flair's reign on September 19, 2005 (lasting 153 days).105Shelton Benjamin2Trenton, NJRaw106Rob Van Dam6Lexington, KYBacklashThis was a Winner Takes All match, which was also for Van Dam's Money in the Bank contract.107Shelton Benjamin3Lubbock, TXRawThis was a 3-on-2 Handicap Texas Tornado match featuring Benjamin, Chris Masters and Triple H against WWE Champion John Cena and Rob Van Dam, in which anyone who beat Cena or Van Dam would win their respective title. Benjamin pinned Van Dam to win the Intercontinental title.108Johnny Nitro1Charlotte, NCVengeanceThis was a triple threat match, also involving Carlito.109Jeff Hardy2Topeka, KSRaw110Johnny Nitro2Columbus, OHThis was a no disqualification match.111Jeff Hardy3Manchester, England112Umaga1Bakersfield, CA113Santino Marella1Milan, ItalyThis was a No Holds Barred match, Marella was "picked out of the audience" by Mr. McMahon.114Umaga2Dallas, TXWWE lists the end of Umaga's reign on September 3, 2007, when the match aired on tape delay.115Jeff Hardy4Columbus, OHWWE lists the start of Hardy's reign on September 3, 2007, when the match aired on tape delay.116Chris Jericho8Milwaukee, WI117Kofi Kingston1Dallas, TXNight of Champions118Santino Marella2Indianapolis, INSummerSlamThis was a mixed tag team match in which both the Intercontinental and Women's Championships were on the line. The title was won when partner Beth Phoenix pinned Mickie James.119William Regal2Manchester, EnglandRaw120CM Punk1Rosemont, ILThis was a no-disqualification match.121John "Bradshaw" Layfield1Jacksonville, FL122Rey Mysterio1Houston, TXWrestleMania XXVOn April 13, 2009, the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand for the first time, when Mysterio was drafted there as part of the 2009 WWE Draft.123Chris Jericho9New Orleans, LAExtreme RulesThis was a No Holds Barred match. Jericho became a record nine-time champion.124Rey Mysterio2Sacramento, CAThe BashThis was a Mask vs. Title match. WWE lists the end of Mysterio's reign on September 4, 2009, when the match aired on tape delay.125John Morrison3Cleveland, OHSmackDownWWE lists the start of Morrison's reign on September 4, 2009, when the match aired on tape delay. John Morrison was formerly known as Johnny Nitro.126Drew McIntyre1San Antonio, TXTLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsOn May 7, 2010 Theodore Long suspended McIntyre and vacated the title. The following week on SmackDown, Kofi Kingston won a tournament to crown a new champion, but Mr. McMahon reversed Long's decision. The vacancy of the title and Kingston's championship win are not listed by WWE, and WWE continued to recognize McIntyre as champion during this time.127Kofi Kingston2Detroit, MIOver the LimitWWE lists the end of Kingston's reign on August 6, 2010, when the match aired on tape delay.128Dolph Ziggler1Laredo, TXSmackDownWWE lists the start of Ziggler's reign on August 6, 2010, and the end on January 7, 2011. Both matches aired on tape delay.129Kofi Kingston3Tucson, AZWWE lists the start of Kingston's reign on January 7, 2011, and the end on March 25, 2011. Both matches aired on tape delay.130Wade Barrett1Columbus, OHWWE lists the start of Barrett's reign on March 25, 2011, when the match aired on tape delay.131Ezekiel Jackson1Washington, D.C.Capitol PunishmentWWE lists the end of Jackson's reign on August 12, 2011, when the match aired on tape delay.132Cody Rhodes1Sacramento, CASmackDownWWE lists the start of Rhodes' reign on August 12, 2011, when the match aired on tape delay. On August 29, 2011, the brand extension ended, allowing the championship to be defended on both the Raw and SmackDown brands.133Big Show1Miami Gardens, FLWrestleMania XXVIII134Cody Rhodes2Rosemont, ILExtreme RulesThis was a tables match.135Christian4Raleigh, NCOver the Limit136The Miz1St. Louis, MORaw 1000137Kofi Kingston4Memphis, TNMain EventWWE lists the start of Kingston's reign on October 17, 2012, and the end on December 31, 2012. Both matches aired on tape delay.138Wade Barrett2Washington, D.C.RawWWE lists the start of Jackson's reign on December 31, 2012, when the match aired on tape delay.139The Miz2East Rutherford, NJWrestleMania 29Match aired live on YouTube and WWE.com as part of the WrestleMania 29 pre-show.140Wade Barrett3Raw141Curtis Axel1Rosemont, ILPaybackThis was a Triple Threat match, also involving The Miz.142Big E Langston1Nashville, TNRawOn February 12, 2014, Big E Langston's ring name was shortened to "Big E".143Bad News Barrett4East Rutherford, NJExtreme RulesBad News Barrett was formerly known as Wade Barrett.—Vacated——Hartford, CTRawThe title was vacated because of a shoulder injury.144The Miz3Tampa, FLBattlegroundThis was a 19-man battle royal. The Miz last eliminated Dolph Ziggler to win the vacant title.145Dolph Ziggler2Los Angeles, CASummerSlam146The Miz4Nashville, TNNight of Champions147Dolph Ziggler3Memphis, TNRaw148Luke Harper1Roanoke, VA149Dolph Ziggler4Cleveland, OHTLC: Tables, Ladders and ChairsThis was a ladder match.150Bad News Barrett5Corpus Christi, TXRawZiggler defeated Barrett in a singles match, but The Authority's Director of Operations Kane restarted the match as a 2-out-of-3 falls match, which Barrett won.151Daniel Bryan1Santa Clara, CAWrestleMania 31This was a seven-man ladder match, also involving Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, R-Truth, and Stardust.—Vacated——Cincinnati, OHRawThe title was vacated because Bryan suffered a concussion.152Ryback1112Corpus Christi, TXElimination ChamberThis was an Elimination Chamber match, also involving Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, R-Truth, and King Barrett. Ryback pinned Sheamus to win the vacant title.153Kevin Owens1September 20, 201584Houston, TXNight of Champions154Dean Ambrose1December 13, 201564Boston, MATLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs155Kevin Owens2February 15, 201648Anaheim, CARawThis was a Fatal Five-Way match, also involving Tyler Breeze, Dolph Ziggler and Stardust.156Zack Ryder1April 3, 20161Arlington, TXWrestleMania 32This was a seven-man ladder match, also involving The Miz, Stardust, Dolph Ziggler, Sin Cara and Sami Zayn.157The Miz5April 4, 2016188Dallas, TXRawOn July 19, 2016, the brand extension returned and the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2016 WWE Draft.158Dolph Ziggler5October 9, 201637Sacramento, CANo MercyThis was a title vs. career match. Had Zigger lost, he would have been forced to retire from in-ring competition.159The Miz6November 15, 201649Wilkes-Barre, PASmackDownThis was the 900th episode of SmackDown.160Dean Ambrose2January 3, 2017152Jacksonville, FLOn April 10, 2017, the title became exclusive to the Raw brand when Ambrose was drafted there as part of the 2017 WWE Superstar Shake-up.161The Miz7June 4, 2017169Baltimore, MDExtreme RulesHad Ambrose been disqualified, he would have lost the title.162Roman Reigns1November 20, 201763Houston, TXRaw163The Miz8January 22, 201883Brooklyn, NYRaw 25 Years164Seth Rollins1April 8, 201872New Orleans, LAWrestleMania 34This was a Triple Threat match, also involving Finn Bálor.165Dolph Ziggler6June 18, 201861Grand Rapids, MIRaw166Seth Rollins2August 19, 2018119Brooklyn, NYSummerSlam167Dean Ambrose3December 16, 201829San Jose, CATLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs168Bobby Lashley1January 14, 201934Memphis, TNRawThis was a Triple Threat match, also involving Seth Rollins169Finn Bálor1February 17, 201922Houston, TXElimination ChamberThis was a 2-on-1 Handicap match, also involving Lio Rush. Bálor pinned Rush to win the title.170Bobby Lashley2March 11, 201927Pittsburgh, PARaw171Finn Bálor2April 7, 201998East Rutherford, NJWrestleMania 35On April 16, 2019, the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand when Bálor was drafted there as part of the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up.172Shinsuke Nakamura1July 14, 2019201Philadelphia, PAExtreme Rules173Braun Strowman1January 31, 202037Tulsa, OKSmackDown174Sami Zayn1March 8, 2020Philadelphia, PAElimination ChamberThis was a 3-on-1 Handicap match, also involving Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro who teamed with Zayn. Zayn pinned Braun Strowman to win the title.—Vacated—May 12, 2020———Zayn was stripped of the title after choosing not to compete during the COVID-19 pandemic. In storyline, he said that he was still be the champion, and continued to carry around his copy of the belt after his return in August.175AJ Styles1June 8, 202074Orlando, FLSmackDownDefeated Daniel Bryan in a tournament final for the vacant title.

WWE lists the start of Styles' reign on June 12, 2020, when the match aired on tape delay. WWE incorrectly lists Styles' reign as lasting 71 days, ending on August 22, 2020.176Jeff Hardy5August 21, 202037177Sami Zayn2September 27, 2020 86Clash of ChampionsThis was a triple threat ladder match also involving AJ Styles in which the winner had to retrieve both Hardy's belt and Zayn's belt to become the undisputed champion. WWE lists the end of Zayn's reign on December 25, 2020, when the following episode aired on tape delay.178Big E2December 22, 2020110St. Petersburg, FLSmackDownWWE lists the start of Big E's reign on December 25, 2020, when the match aired on tape delay.179Apollo Crews1April 11, 2021124Tampa, FLWrestleMania 37 This was a Nigerian Drum Fight.180King/Shinsuke Nakamura2August 13, 2021182Tulsa, OKSmackDownKing Nakamura was renamed back to Shinsuke Nakamura on October 8, 2021.
WWE lists the end of Nakamura's reign on February 18, 2022, when the following episode aired on tape delay.181Sami Zayn3February 11, 202221New Orleans, LAWWE lists the start of Zayn's reign on February 18, 2022, when the match aired on tape delay.182Ricochet1March 4, 202298Miami, FL183Gunther1June 10, 2022666Baton Rouge, LAThis is the title's longest reign to date.
On April 28, 2023, the championship became exclusive to the Raw brand when Gunther was drafted there as part of the 2023 WWE Draft.184Sami Zayn4April 6, 2024119Philadelphia, PAWrestleMania XL 185Bron Breakker1August 3, 2024Cleveland, OHSummerSlam186Jey Uso1Ontario, CARaw187Bron Breakker2Philadelphia, PA188Dominik Mysterio1Paradise, NVWrestleMania 41This was a Fatal four-way match, also involving Penta and Finn Bálor, whom Mysterio pinned.189John Cena119Boston, MARaw190Dominik Mysterio2+ San Diego, CASurvivor Series: WarGames

 Combined reigns 
As of  , .
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†Is the current champion
RankWrestlerNo. ofreignsCombineddaysCombined daysrec. by WWE1  1  6662  2  619  6173  8  597  5924  2  541  5395   1  454  4536  2  443  4417  4  437  4348  2  434  4329  1  414  41310  2  406  404  3  406  40312  5  397  39013  2  383  39014  6  372  34115  5  366  35916  3  354  35217  2  339  33718  9  318  31119  6  298  28420 †  2 +21  2  290  28822  1  285  28423  2  277  27224  4  291  28625  4  266  27226  2  257  25427  3  245  24228  1  233  23229  2  232 23130  1  231  23031  6  211  22432  1  210  20933  3  209  20334  5   196 35  4 19218836  2 19037  5 17116638  3  168  15839  2  162  16040  1 16116041  1 155   1  155  15343  1  148  14744  4  142  15945  1  138  13746  2  132  131  2  132  13048  2  128  12949  2  126  12450  1  125  12451  1  124  12352  2  120  11853  2  118  11954  2  114  11655  1 11211156  1 9857  1 9058  1 848359  2  83  7960  1 777661  1  74  7162  2  65  91  1 65 6464  2 646265  1  63  6265  2  61  6067  1 595868  2  57  5869  1  51  5370  1  50  5771  1 494872  1 43  1 434274  1  37  3675  1 353476  1 343377  1   1  28  27  1 282780  1  27  24  1 2726  1 2726  1  27  2684  1  26  2785  1 2086  1  19  17  1  19  1888  1  14  13  1  14  1390  1  13  1291  1  2  192  1 193  1 <1

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