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List of WWE Intercontinental Champions

The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a professional wrestling championship contested in and owned by the American promotion WWE on the Raw brand. The title was introduced into the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1979. Pat Patterson, holder of the WWF North American Heavyweight Championship, was awarded the title (with the kayfabe explanation that he won a tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and unified the North American and South American titles).[1][2]

Four-time and current champion Sami Zayn

The Intercontinental Championship has been called the second most important championship in the company, after the WWE Championship.[3] It has been active in WWE for the second-longest period, but is the third-oldest active title overall, behind the WWE Championship (1963) and the United States Championship (1975), the latter of which was acquired from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001. In 2002, the WWF was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and the championship was renamed accordingly.[4] Following the 2023 WWE Draft, the title is currently exclusive to Raw.

Overall, there have been 89 different Intercontinental Champions. Chris Jericho holds the record for the most reigns with nine. The current champion is Sami Zayn, who is in his fourth reign. He defeated the previous and longest reigning champion Gunther at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 6, 2024.

Title history

Names

NameYears
WWF Intercontinental (Heavyweight) ChampionshipSeptember 1, 1979 – May 6, 2002
WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipMay 6, 2002 – present

Reigns

As of April 26, 2024.

Key
No.Overall reign number
ReignReign number for the specific champion
DaysNumber of days held
Days recog.Number of days held recognized by the promotion
†Championship change is unrecognized by the promotion
<1Reign lasted less than a day
+Current reign is changing daily
No.ChampionChampionship changeReign statisticsNotesRef.
DateEventLocationReignDaysDays recog.
National Wrestling Alliance: World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
1Pat PattersonSeptember 1, 1979—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1233232Patterson 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, Pennsylvania, and defeating Johnny Rodz in a fictional tournament final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to unify the North American Heavyweight Championship with the fictional South American Heavyweight Championship to create the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship. First mention of the Intercontinental title took place on the August 22, 1979 Championship Wrestling program, which aired August 25, 1979 in an interview after Patterson defeated Johnny Rivera.[1][5][6]
2Ken PateraApril 21, 1980WWF on MSG NetworkNew York, NY1231230[7]
3Pedro MoralesDecember 8, 1980WWFNew York, NY1194193[8]
4Don MuracoJune 20, 1981WWF on PRISM NetworkPhiladelphia, PA1156155[9]
5Pedro MoralesNovember 23, 1981WWF on MSG NetworkNew York, NY2425424[10]
6Don MuracoJanuary 22, 1983WWF on MSG NetworkNew York, NY2385384During his reign, the WWF withdrew from the NWA.[11]
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
7Tito SantanaFebruary 11, 1984WWFBoston, MA1226226[12]
8Greg ValentineSeptember 24, 1984Maple Leaf WrestlingLondon, ON, Canada1285285Aired on tape delay on October 13, 1984.[13]
9Tito SantanaJuly 6, 1985House showBaltimore, MD2217217This was a steel cage match.[14]
10Randy SavageFebruary 8, 1986WWF on NESNBoston, MA1414414[15]
11Ricky SteamboatMarch 29, 1987WrestleMania IIIPontiac, MI16565[16]
12The Honky Tonk ManJune 2, 1987Superstars of WrestlingBuffalo, NY1454453Aired on tape delay on June 13, 1987.[17]
13The Ultimate WarriorAugust 29, 1988SummerSlamNew York, NY1216216[18]
14Rick RudeApril 2, 1989WrestleMania VAtlantic City, NJ1148148[19]
15The Ultimate WarriorAugust 28, 1989SummerSlamEast Rutherford, NJ2218216[20][21]
—VacatedApril 3, 1990Wrestling ChallengeSyracuse, NY———Warrior relinquished the title after winning the WWF Championship in order to focus on defending the latter. WWE recognizes the title as being vacated on April 1, 1990 at WrestleMania VI.[20][21]
16Mr. PerfectApril 23, 1990Superstars of WrestlingAustin, TX1126126Defeated Tito Santana in a tournament final for the vacant title.
Aired on tape delay on May 19, 1990.		[22][23]
17The Texas TornadoAugust 27, 1990SummerSlamPhiladelphia, PA18484[24]
18Mr. PerfectNovember 19, 1990Superstars of WrestlingRochester, NY2280280Aired on tape delay on December 15, 1990.[22][25]
19Bret HartAugust 26, 1991SummerSlamNew York, NY1144144[26]
20The MountieJanuary 17, 1992House showSpringfield, MA122[27]
21Roddy PiperJanuary 19, 1992Royal RumbleAlbany, NY17777[28]
22Bret HartApril 5, 1992WrestleMania VIIIIndianapolis, IN2146146[29]
23The British BulldogAugust 29, 1992SummerSlamLondon, England15959[30]
24Shawn MichaelsOctober 27, 1992Saturday Night's Main Event XXXITerre Haute, IN1202202Aired on tape delay on November 14, 1992[31][32]
25Marty JannettyMay 17, 1993RawNew York, NY12020[33]
26Shawn MichaelsJune 6, 1993House showAlbany, NY2113113[34]
—VacatedSeptember 27, 1993—————Shawn Michaels was stripped of the title for failing to defend it within 30 days. In reality, Michaels was suspended for testing positive for steroids.[35][36]
27Razor RamonSeptember 27, 1993RawNew Haven, CT1198198Ramon and Rick Martel were the final two participants in a battle royal. Ramon then defeated Martel for the vacant title; The match aired on tape delay on October 11, 1993. However, Shawn Michaels returned in November 1993, claiming to be the legitimate champion as nobody defeated him. Ramon went on to defeat Michaels in a ladder match on March 20, 1994 at WrestleMania X.[36][37]
28 DieselApril 13, 1994SuperstarsRochester, NY1138138Aired on tape delay on April 30, 1994.[38]
29Razor RamonAugust 29, 1994SummerSlamChicago, IL2146146[39]
30Jeff JarrettJanuary 22, 1995Royal RumbleTampa, FL19494[40]
—VacatedApril 26, 1995Action ZoneMoline, IL———Held up when match between Jeff Jarrett and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly ended in controversy.
Aired on tape delay on April 30, 1995.		[41]
31Jeff JarrettApril 26, 1995Action ZoneMoline, IL22323Defeated Bob Holly in a rematch for the vacant title.
Aired on tape delay on May 7, 1995.		[41]
32Razor RamonMay 19, 1995House showMontreal QC, Canada323This was a ladder match.
WWE recognizes Ramon's reign as ending on May 22, 1995.		[42]
33Jeff JarrettMay 21, 1995House showTrois-Rivières, QC, Canada36362WWE recognizes Jarrett's reign as beginning on May 22, 1995.[43]
34Shawn MichaelsJuly 23, 1995In Your House 2: The LumberjacksNashville, TN39191[44]
35Dean DouglasOctober 22, 1995In Your House 4: Great White NorthWinnipeg, MB, Canada1<1<1Won the title by forfeit due to Shawn Michaels being attacked outside a nightclub in Syracuse, NY on October 14, 1995.[45]
36Razor RamonOctober 22, 1995In Your House 4: Great White NorthWinnipeg, MB, Canada49191[46]
37 GoldustJanuary 21, 1996Royal RumbleFresno, CA17164WWE recognizes Goldust's reign as ending on March 25, 1996.[47]
—VacatedApril 1, 1996[47]RawSan Bernardino, CA———Held up when a title defense against Savio Vega ended in a no contest.
Aired on tape delay on April 15, 1996.		[48][49]
38 GoldustApril 1, 1996RawSan Bernardino, CA28383Defeated Savio Vega in a rematch for the vacant championship.
Aired on tape delay on April 22, 1996.		[48][49]
39Ahmed JohnsonJune 23, 1996King of the RingMilwaukee, WI15058WWE recognizes Johnson's reign as ending on August 19, 1996.[50]
—VacatedAugust 12, 1996RawSeattle, WA———Ahmed Johnson forfeited the championship after being attacked by the debuting Faarooq after winning an 11-man battle royal.[50]
40Marc MeroSeptember 23, 1996RawHershey, PA12828Defeated Faarooq in a tournament final for the vacant championship.[48][51]
41Hunter Hearst HelmsleyOctober 21, 1996RawFort Wayne, IN1115115[52]
42Rocky MaiviaFebruary 13, 1997RawLowell, MA17473[53]
43Owen HartApril 28, 1997RawOmaha, NE19797[54]
44Stone Cold Steve AustinAugust 3, 1997SummerSlamEast Rutherford, NJ13664WWE mistakenly lists Austin's reign as lasting 64 days, ending on October 5, 1997.[55]
—VacatedSeptember 8, 1997—————Vacated due to a neck injury that Stone Cold Steve Austin suffered in winning the championship.[55][56]
45Owen HartOctober 5, 1997Badd Blood: In Your HouseSt. Louis, MO23535Defeated Faarooq in a tournament final for the vacant championship.[57][58]
46Stone Cold Steve AustinNovember 9, 1997Survivor SeriesMontreal, QC, Canada22929[59]
47The RockDecember 8, 1997RawPortland, ME2265264Stone Cold Steve Austin handed the championship belt to The Rock, who was formerly known as Rocky Maivia.[60]
48Triple HAugust 30, 1998SummerSlamNew York, NY24044This was a ladder match.
Triple H was formerly known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
WWE mistakenly lists Triple H's reign as lasting 44 days, ending on October 12, 1998.		[61]
—VacatedOctober 9, 1998—————Vacated due to a knee injury.[61]
49Ken ShamrockOctober 12, 1998RawUniondale, NY1125125Defeated X-Pac in a tournament final for the vacant championship.[62][63]
50Val VenisFebruary 14, 1999St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your HouseMemphis, TN12929Billy Gunn was the guest referee.[64][65]
51Road DoggMarch 15, 1999RawSan Jose, CA11414[66]
52 GoldustMarch 29, 1999RawEast Rutherford, NJ31414[67]
53The GodfatherApril 12, 1999RawDetroit, MI14343[68]
54Jeff JarrettMay 25, 1999RawMoline, IL46054WWE recognizes Jarrett's reign as beginning on May 31, 1999, when the episode aired on tape delay.[69]
55EdgeJuly 24, 1999House showToronto, ON, Canada111[70]
56Jeff JarrettJuly 25, 1999Fully LoadedBuffalo, NY521WWE recognizes Jarrett's reign as ending on July 26, 1999.[71]
57D'Lo BrownJuly 27, 1999RawColumbus, OH12627This was a Winner Takes All match, where Brown also defended the European Championship. Brown became the first Eurocontinental Champion.
Aired on tape delay on August 2, 1999.
WWE recognizes Brown's reign as beginning on July 26, 1999.		[72]
58Jeff JarrettAugust 22, 1999SummerSlamMinneapolis, MN65656Jarrett also won the European Championship in the match to become the second Eurocontinental Champion.[73]
59ChynaOctober 17, 1999No MercyCleveland, OH15656This was a Good Housekeeping match.[74][75]
60Chris JerichoDecember 12, 1999ArmageddonSunrise, FL12222[76]
†Chris Jericho and ChynaJanuary 3, 2000RawMiami, FL120—On 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 recognize this period as an official reign but as a vacancy.[6][77]
61Chris JerichoJanuary 23, 2000Royal RumbleNew York, NY23535Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly in a triple threat match to become undisputed champion.[77]
62Kurt AngleFebruary 27, 2000No Way OutHartford, CT13535Earlier that month, Angle had also won the European Championship. This win made Angle the third and final Eurocontinental Champion.[78]
63Chris BenoitApril 2, 2000WrestleMania 2000Anaheim, CA13032This was a two-fall triple threat match, also involving Chris Jericho, in which Kurt Angle defended both championships. The person to get the first fall won the Intercontinental Championship and the person to score the second fall won the European Championship; Benoit scored the first fall to win the Intercontinental Championship.
WWE recognizes Benoit's reign as ending on May 4, 2000, when the following episode aired on tape delay. They incorrectly list his reign as ending on May 22, 2000, and lasting 50 days.		[79]
64Chris JerichoMay 2, 2000SmackDown!Richmond, VA365WWE recognizes Jericho's reign as beginning on May 4, 2000, when the episode aired on tape delay.[80]
65Chris BenoitMay 8, 2000RawUniondale, NY24343Triple H was the special outside enforcer[81]
66RikishiJune 20, 2000SmackDown!Memphis, TN11414WWE recognizes Rikishi's reign as beginning on June 22, 2000 and ending on July 6, 2000, both episodes of which aired on tape delay.[82]
67Val VenisJuly 4, 2000SmackDown!Sunrise, FL25452WWE recognizes Venis's reign as beginning on July 6, 2000, when the episode aired on tape delay.[83]
68ChynaAugust 27, 2000SummerSlamRaleigh, NC288Won the title in a mixed tag team match that pitted Chyna and Eddie Guerrero against Val Venis and Trish Stratus; Chyna pinned Trish to win Venis' title.[84]
69Eddie GuerreroSeptember 4, 2000RawLexington, KY17880This was a triple threat match, also involving Kurt Angle.
WWE recognizes Guerrero's reign as ending on November 23, 2000, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[85]
70Billy GunnNovember 21, 2000SmackDown!Sunrise, FL11917WWE recognizes Gunn's reign as beginning on November 23, 2000, when the episode aired on tape delay.[86]
71Chris BenoitDecember 10, 2000ArmageddonBirmingham, AL34242[87]
72Chris JerichoJanuary 21, 2001Royal RumbleNew Orleans, LA47274This was a ladder match.
WWE recognizes Jericho's reign as ending on April 5, 2001, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[88]
73Triple HApril 3, 2001SmackDown!Oklahoma City, OK377WWE recognizes Triple H's reign as beginning on April 5, 2001 and ending on April 12, 2001, both episodes of which aired on tape delay.[89]
74Jeff HardyApril 10, 2001SmackDown!Philadelphia, PA163WWE recognizes Hardy's reign as beginning on April 12, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.[90]
75Triple HApril 16, 2001RawKnoxville, TN43434[91]
76KaneMay 20, 2001Judgment DaySacramento, CA13739This was a chain match.
WWE recognizes Kane's reign as ending on June 28, 2001, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[92][93]
77AlbertJune 26, 2001SmackDown!New York, NY12725This was a no disqualification match.
WWE recognizes Albert's reign as beginning on June 28, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[94]
78Lance StormJuly 23, 2001RawBuffalo, NY12727[95]
79EdgeAugust 19, 2001SummerSlamSan Jose, CA23535[96]
80ChristianSeptember 23, 2001UnforgivenPittsburgh, PA12828[97]
81EdgeOctober 21, 2001No MercySt. Louis, MO31515This was a ladder match.[98]
82TestNovember 5, 2001RawUniondale, NY11313[99]
83EdgeNovember 18, 2001Survivor SeriesGreensboro, NC46363This was a title unification match, where Edge also defended the WCW United States Championship. The United States Championship was deactivated in favor of continuing the Intercontinental Championship.[100]
84William RegalJanuary 20, 2002Royal RumbleAtlanta, GA15656[101]
85Rob Van DamMarch 17, 2002WrestleMania X8Toronto, ON, Canada13535On March 25, the brand extension began, in which wrestlers and championships became exclusive to either the Raw or SmackDown! brands, represented by the show of the same name. The title became exclusive to Raw when Van Dam was drafted to the Raw brand.[102]
WWF: Raw
86Eddie GuerreroApril 21, 2002BacklashKansas City, MO23636On May 6, 2002, after the World Wrestling Federation was renamed "World Wrestling Entertainment" due to a lawsuit by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the title was subsequently renamed to WWE Intercontinental Championship.[103][104]
WWE: Raw
87Rob Van DamMay 27, 2002RawEdmonton, AB, Canada26363This was a ladder match.
On July 22, 2002, Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy to unify the European Championship into the Intercontinental Championship, deactivating the European title.		[105]
88Chris BenoitJuly 29, 2002RawGreensboro, NC42727The title became exclusive to SmackDown! when Benoit defected to SmackDown! on July 30, 2002.
Aired on tape delay on August 1, 2002.
WWE incorrectly lists Benoit's reign as ending on August 26, 2002, and lasting 28 days.		[106][107]
WWE: SmackDown
89Rob Van DamAugust 25, 2002SummerSlamUniondale, NY32222The title was returned to Raw due to Van Dam's status as a Raw wrestler.
The following night on Raw, Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer to unify Hardcore Championship into the Intercontinental Championship, deactivating the Hardcore title.
WWE incorrectly list Van Dam's reign as beginning on August 6, 2002, and lasting 41 days.		[107][108]
WWE: Raw
90Chris JerichoSeptember 16, 2002RawDenver, CO51414[109]
91KaneSeptember 30, 2002RawHouston, TX22020[110]
92Triple HOctober 20, 2002No MercyNorth Little Rock, AR5<1<1This was a title unification match to unify the Intercontinental Championship with Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship.[111]
—UnifiedOctober 20, 2002No MercyNorth Little Rock, AR———Unified with Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship; the Intercontinental Championship was deactivated.[111]
93ChristianMay 18, 2003Judgment DayCharlotte, NC25050Raw Co-General Manager Stone Cold Steve Austin reactivated the title. Christian won the revived title in a battle royal.[112]
94Booker TJuly 7, 2003RawMontreal, QC, Canada13434That same month, the United States Championship was reactivated for the SmackDown brand as the Intercontinental title's counterpart.[113]
95ChristianAugust 10, 2003House showDes Moines, IA35050[114]
96Rob Van DamSeptember 29, 2003RawRosemont, IL42828This was a ladder match.[115]
97Chris JerichoOctober 27, 2003RawFayetteville, NC6<1<1[116]
98Rob Van DamOctober 27, 2003RawFayetteville, NC54848This was a steel cage match.[117]
99Randy OrtonDecember 14, 2003ArmageddonOrlando, FL1210210Mick Foley was the guest referee.[118]
100EdgeJuly 11, 2004VengeanceHartford, CT55757[119]
—VacatedSeptember 6, 2004RawWichita Falls, TX———Vacated due to a groin injury.[119]
101Chris JerichoSeptember 12, 2004UnforgivenPortland, OR73737Defeated Christian in a ladder match for the vacant title.[120]
102Shelton BenjaminOctober 19, 2004Taboo TuesdayMilwaukee, WI1244244Due to the stipulation of the event, fans could vote for who would face Chris Jericho for the title; Benjamin had the most votes.[121]
103CarlitoJune 20, 2005RawPhoenix, AZ19090WWE incorrectly list Carlito's reign as ending on September 19, 2005, and lasting 91 days.[122]
104Ric FlairSeptember 18, 2005UnforgivenOklahoma City, OK1155155WWE incorrectly list Flair's reign as beginning on September 19, 2005, and lasting 154 days.[123]
105Shelton BenjaminFebruary 20, 2006RawTrenton, NJ26968[124]
106Rob Van DamApril 30, 2006BacklashLexington, KY61515This was a Winner Takes All match, where Van Dam also defended his Money in the Bank contract.[125]
107Shelton BenjaminMay 15, 2006RawLubbock, TX34140This was a 3-on-2 handicap Texas tornado match, featuring Benjamin, Chris Masters, and Triple H against WWE Champion John Cena and Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam, where if someone pinned Cena or Van Dam, they would win their respective title; Benjamin pinned Van Dam.[126]
108Johnny NitroJune 25, 2006VengeanceCharlotte, NC19999This was a triple threat match, also involving Carlito.[127]
109Jeff HardyOctober 2, 2006RawTopeka, KS23534[128]
110Johnny NitroNovember 6, 2006RawColumbus, OH277This was a no disqualification match.[129]
111Jeff HardyNovember 13, 2006RawManchester, England39897[130]
112UmagaFebruary 19, 2007RawBakersfield, CA15656[131]
113Santino MarellaApril 16, 2007RawMilan, Italy17777This was a No Holds Barred match. Santino was "picked out of the audience" by Vince McMahon.[132]
114UmagaJuly 2, 2007RawDallas, TX26263WWE recognizes Umaga's reign as ending on September 3, 2007, when the following episode aired on tape delay.[133]
115Jeff HardySeptember 2, 2007RawColumbus, OH4190189WWE recognizes Hardy's reign as beginning on September 3, 2007, when the episode aired on tape delay.[134][135]
116Chris JerichoMarch 10, 2008RawMilwaukee, WI8111111[136]
117Kofi KingstonJune 29, 2008Night of ChampionsDallas, TX14948[137]
118Santino MarellaAugust 17, 2008SummerSlamIndianapolis, IN28585This was a Winners Take All mixed tag team match in which both Kofi Kingston's Intercontinental and Mickie James's Women's Championship were on the line. Marella won Kingston's title when his partner, Beth Phoenix, pinned James.[138]
119William RegalNovember 10, 2008RawManchester, England27070[139]
120CM PunkJanuary 19, 2009RawRosemont, IL14949This was a no disqualification match.[140]
121John "Bradshaw" LayfieldMarch 9, 2009RawJacksonville, FL12727[141]
122Rey MysterioApril 5, 2009WrestleMania 25Houston, TX16363The title became exclusive to SmackDown following the 2009 WWE Draft.[142]
WWE: SmackDown
123Chris JerichoJune 7, 2009Extreme RulesNew Orleans, LA92121This was a No Holds Barred match.[143]
124Rey MysterioJune 28, 2009The BashSacramento, CA26568This was a mask vs. title match.
WWE recognizes Mysterio's reign as ending on September 4, 2009, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[144]
125John MorrisonSeptember 1, 2009SmackDownCleveland, OH3103100WWE recognizes Morrison's reign as beginning on September 4, 2009, when the episode aired on tape delay.
John Morrison was formerly known as Johnny Nitro.		[145]
126Drew McIntyreDecember 13, 2009TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsSan Antonio, TX1161161On May 7, 2010, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long suspended McIntyre and vacated the title. The following week on SmackDown, Kofi Kingston won a tournament to declare a new champion, but Vince McMahon reverted Long's decision, nullifying Kingston's win and continuing McIntyre's.[146]
127Kofi KingstonMay 23, 2010Over the LimitDetroit, MI26674WWE recognizes Kingston's reign as ending on August 6, 2010, when the following episode aired on tape delay.[147]
128Dolph ZigglerJuly 28, 2010SmackDownLaredo, TX1160154WWE recognizes Ziggler's reign as beginning on August 6, 2010, and ending on January 7, 2011, both episodes of which aired on tape delay.[148]
129Kofi KingstonJanuary 4, 2011SmackDownTucson, AZ37776WWE recognizes Kingston's reign as beginning on January 7, 2011 and ending on March 25, 2011, both episodes of which aired on tape delay.[149]
130Wade BarrettMarch 22, 2011SmackDownColumbus, OH18986WWE recognizes Barrett's reign as beginning on March 25, 2011, when the episode aired on tape delay.[150]
131Ezekiel JacksonJune 19, 2011Capitol PunishmentWashington, D.C.15154WWE recognizes Jackson's reign as ending on August 12, 2011, when the following episode aired on tape delay.[151]
132Cody RhodesAugust 9, 2011SmackDownSacramento, CA1236234WWE recognizes Rhodes's reign as beginning on August 12, 2011, when the episode aired on tape delay.
On August 29, 2011, the brand extension ended, allowing the Intercontinental Champion to appear on both Raw and SmackDown.		[152]
WWE (unbranded)
133Big ShowApril 1, 2012WrestleMania XXVIIIMiami Gardens, FL12827[153]
134Cody RhodesApril 29, 2012Extreme RulesRosemont, IL22122This was a tables match.[154]
135ChristianMay 20, 2012Over the LimitRaleigh, NC46464[155]
136The MizJuly 23, 2012Raw 1000St. Louis, MO18584[156]
137Kofi KingstonOctober 16, 2012Main EventMemphis, TN47476Aired on tape delay on October 17, 2012.[157]
138Wade BarrettDecember 29, 2012RawWashington, D.C.29997Aired on tape delay on December 31, 2012.[158]
139The MizApril 7, 2013WrestleMania 29
Pre-Show		East Rutherford, NJ211[159]
140Wade BarrettApril 8, 2013RawEast Rutherford, NJ36968[160]
141Curtis AxelJune 16, 2013PaybackRosemont, IL1155156This was a triple threat match, also involving The Miz.[161]
142Big E LangstonNovember 18, 2013RawNashville, TN1167167On February 12, 2014, Big E Langston's ring name was shortened to Big E.[162]
143Bad News BarrettMay 4, 2014Extreme RulesEast Rutherford, NJ45758Bad News Barrett was formerly known as Wade Barrett.[163]
—VacatedJune 30, 2014RawHartford, CT———Title vacated due to a shoulder injury.[164]
144The MizJuly 20, 2014BattlegroundTampa, FL32827This was a 19-man battle royal. Miz last eliminated Dolph Ziggler to win the vacant title.[165]
145Dolph ZigglerAugust 17, 2014SummerSlamLos Angeles, CA23536[166]
146The MizSeptember 21, 2014Night of ChampionsNashville, TN41<1[167]
147Dolph ZigglerSeptember 22, 2014RawMemphis, TN35657[168]
148Luke HarperNovember 17, 2014RawRoanoke, VA12727[169]
149Dolph ZigglerDecember 14, 2014TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsCleveland, OH42223This was a ladder match.[170]
150Bad News BarrettJanuary 5, 2015RawCorpus Christi, TX58382Dolph Ziggler originally retained his title against Barrett, but Director of Operations Kane made the match a two-out-of-three falls match, which Barrett won.[171]
151Daniel BryanMarch 29, 2015WrestleMania 31Santa Clara, CA14344This was a seven-way ladder match, also involving Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, R-Truth, and Stardust.[172]
—VacatedMay 11, 2015RawCincinnati, OH———Title vacated due to a concussion-related injury.[173]
152RybackMay 31, 2015Elimination ChamberCorpus Christi, TX1112112This was an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant title, also involving Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, R-Truth, and King Barrett.[174]
153Kevin OwensSeptember 20, 2015Night of ChampionsHouston, TX18485[175]
154Dean AmbroseDecember 13, 2015TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsBoston, MA16464[176]
155Kevin OwensFebruary 15, 2016RawAnaheim, CA24848This was a fatal five-way match, also involving Tyler Breeze, Stardust, and Dolph Ziggler.[177]
156Zack RyderApril 3, 2016WrestleMania 32Arlington, TX111This was a seven-way ladder match, also involving Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn, Stardust, Sin Cara, and The Miz.[178]
157The MizApril 4, 2016RawDallas, TX5188188The brand extension returned and the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2016 WWE Draft.[179]
WWE: SmackDown
158Dolph ZigglerOctober 9, 2016No MercySacramento, CA53737This was a title vs. career match.[180]
159The MizNovember 15, 2016SmackDownWilkes-Barre, PA64948[181]
160Dean AmbroseJanuary 3, 2017SmackDownJacksonville, FL2152152The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2017 WWE Superstar Shake-up.[182]
WWE: Raw
161The MizJune 4, 2017Extreme RulesBaltimore, MD7169169If Ambrose was disqualified, he would have lost the title.[183]
162Roman ReignsNovember 20, 2017RawHouston, TX16363[184]
163The MizJanuary 22, 2018Raw 25 YearsBrooklyn, NY87675[185]
164Seth RollinsApril 8, 2018WrestleMania 34New Orleans, LA17171This was a triple threat match, also involving Finn Bálor.[186]
165Dolph ZigglerJune 18, 2018RawGrand Rapids, MI66261[187]
166Seth RollinsAugust 19, 2018SummerSlamBrooklyn, NY2119119[188]
167Dean AmbroseDecember 16, 2018TLC: Tables, Ladders & ChairsSan Jose, CA32928[189]
168Bobby LashleyJanuary 14, 2019RawMemphis, TN13433This was a triple threat match, also involving Seth Rollins.[190]
169Finn BálorFebruary 17, 2019Elimination ChamberHouston, TX12221This was a 2-on-1 handicap match, featuring Lio Rush as Bobby Lashley's partner. Bálor pinned Rush to win Lashley's title.[191]
170Bobby LashleyMarch 11, 2019RawPittsburgh, PA22727[192]
171Finn BálorApril 7, 2019WrestleMania 35East Rutherford, NJ29898The title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up.[193]
WWE: SmackDown
172Shinsuke NakamuraJuly 14, 2019Extreme Rules
Kickoff		Philadelphia, PA1201201[194]
173Braun StrowmanJanuary 31, 2020SmackDownTulsa, OK13736[195]
174Sami ZaynMarch 8, 2020Elimination ChamberPhiladelphia, PA16565This 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.[196]
—VacatedMay 12, 2020Backstage————Sami Zayn was stripped of the title after electing to refrain from competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In storyline, he claimed to still be the champion, and continued to carry around his copy of the belt after he returned in August 2020.[197]
175AJ StylesJune 8, 2020SmackDownOrlando, FL17471Defeated Daniel Bryan in a tournament final for the vacant title.
WWE recognizes this reign as beginning 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.		[198][199]
176Jeff HardyAugust 21, 2020SmackDownOrlando, FL53736On August 28, 2020, Sami Zayn returned with his own title belt, claiming to be the legitimate champion as he was never defeated. WWE did not recognize Zayn as champion; however, this led to the following match to determine the undisputed champion.[200]
177Sami ZaynSeptember 27, 2020Clash of ChampionsOrlando, FL28689This was a triple threat ladder match also involving AJ Styles in which the winner had to retrieve both Jeff Hardy's belt and Zayn's faux belt to determine the undisputed champion. WWE recognizes Zayn's reign as ending on December 25, 2020, when the following episode aired on tape delay.[201]
178Big EDecember 22, 2020SmackDownSt. Petersburg, FL2110107This was a lumberjack match. WWE recognizes Big E's reign as beginning on December 25, 2020, when the episode aired on tape delay.[202][203]
179Apollo CrewsApril 11, 2021WrestleMania 37
Night 2		Tampa, FL1124123This was a Nigerian Drum Fight.[204]
180King NakamuraAugust 13, 2021SmackDownTulsa, OK2182189Nakamura won the title under the name King Nakamura; name reverted back to Shinsuke Nakamura on October 8, 2021.
WWE recognizes Nakamura's reign as ending on February 18, 2022, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[205]
181Sami ZaynFebruary 11, 2022SmackDownNew Orleans, LA32113WWE recognizes Zayn's reign as beginning on February 18, 2022, when the episode aired on tape delay.[206]
182RicochetMarch 4, 2022SmackDownMiami, FL19898[207]
183GuntherJune 10, 2022SmackDownBaton Rouge, LA1666666The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2023 WWE Draft.[208]
WWE: Raw
184Sami ZaynApril 6, 2024WrestleMania XL
Night 1		Philadelphia, PA420+20+[209]

Combined reigns

As of April 26, 2024.
Inaugural champion Pat Patterson, shown here with the 2011-2019 belt design
Record nine-time champion Chris Jericho
Longest-reigning champion, Gunther, who held the title for 666 days.
†Indicates the current champion
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns		Combined
days		Combined days
rec. by WWE
1 Gunther1666
2Pedro Morales2619617
3The Miz8597592
4Don Muraco2541539
5The Honky Tonk Man1454
6Tito Santana2443441
7Razor Ramon4437434
8The Ultimate Warrior2434432
9Randy Savage1414413
10Mr. Perfect2406404
Shawn Michaels3406403
12Wade Barrett5[a]397391
13Shinsuke Nakamura2[b]383390
14Dolph Ziggler6372363
15Jeff Hardy5366359
16Shelton Benjamin3354352
17The Rock2[c]339337
18Chris Jericho9318311
19Jeff Jarrett6298284
20Bret Hart2290
21Greg Valentine1285284
22 Big E2[d]277273
23Kofi Kingston4266272
24Cody Rhodes2257254
25Dean Ambrose3245244
26Pat Patterson1233232
27Ken Patera1231230
28Rob Van Dam6211224
29Randy Orton1210209
30John Morrison3[e]209206
31Triple H5[f]196200
32Sami Zayn †4192+187+
33 Christian4192
34Seth Rollins2190
35 Edge5171
36 Goldust3168158
37Santino Marella2162160
38Drew McIntyre1161
39Curtis Axel1155
Ric Flair1155153
41Rick Rude1148147
42Chris Benoit4142159
43 Diesel1138137
44Kevin Owens2132131
Owen Hart2132130
46Rey Mysterio2128129
47William Regal2126124
48Ken Shamrock1125124
49Apollo Crews1124123
50Finn Bálor2120119
51 Umaga2118119
52Eddie Guerrero2114116
53 Ryback1112
54 Ricochet198
55 Carlito190
56The Texas Tornado184
57Val Venis28379
58Roddy Piper177
59AJ Styles17471
60Stone Cold Steve Austin26593
Ricky Steamboat165
62 Chyna264
63Roman Reigns16362
64Bobby Lashley26160
65The British Bulldog159
66 Kane25759
67Ezekiel Jackson15154
68Ahmed Johnson15058
69CM Punk149
70Daniel Bryan143
The Godfather143
72Braun Strowman13736
73Kurt Angle135
74 Booker T134
75Big Show12827
Marc Mero128
77 Albert12725
John "Bradshaw" Layfield127
Lance Storm127
Luke Harper12726
81D'Lo Brown12627
82Marty Jannetty120
83Billy Gunn11917
84 Rikishi114
Road Dogg114
86 Test113
87The Mountie12
88Zack Ryder11
89Dean Douglas1<1

See also

Notes

References

External links

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