Jerry lawler took advantage of this and as mideon ran away he rolled tazz up for the shortest tag team match in the history of wwe in just three seconds. His win was one for the history books, and what made it ten times better was calling. Becky lynch a million guys have had terrible main event matches, but if i have a subpar main event match, the question comes up of whether women should. I dont think wwe will book such type of rumble in future and if they book also, it is hard to stand for over 76. List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. Oct 22, 2016 at long and i guess short last, weve come to the shortest wwe championship reign in history and once again, hulk hogan is involved. Disc three focuses on wwf title matches from the 2000s. On february 5, 1988 as part of the main event, hogan engaged in a wrestlemania iii rematch with andre the giant, who had never once held the title. The 10 shortest wcw championship reigns in history, ranked. Kane beats chavo guerrero for ecw belt in 8 seconds at wrestlemania.
While the name may have changed, the prestige attached to the championship has exploded. The lights shine off the wwe championship title belt, and in that instant, the winners life will be changed forever. If anyone ever says that wwe books ziggler to look weak, just show them this match. Title during the titles early years, including wwe hall of famers sgt. The wwe hardcore championship was a hardcore wrestling championship in wwe which was contested under hardcore rules no disqualifications, no countouts, and pinfalls count anywhere. Wwe the history of the intercontinental championship. Wrestlemania is known for epic battles and historychanging moments, but it has also been host to some of the shortest matches in wwe. Hes been in wwe for over two decades, and hes made a lot of history during that. Wrestlers with most wwwfwwfwwe total appearances in the. Rey mysterio and the shortest wwe title reigns of all time. Obviously they should, they are matches, but still, i saw some. Here are the 10 fastest oneonone matches to take place in a wwe ring. Wwe the history of the intercontinental championship dvd.
Cm punk is one of the best all time in a short span compared to undertaker and others that wrestled 20 years in wwe. That left bret to clash with yoko in the main event with roddy piper as referee. The 10 longest and 10 shortest wwe championship reigns. Sheamus not only won the world heavyweight championship he beat daniel bryan at wrestlemania xxviii he also almost set a new record for the shortest match on the grandest stage of them all. World tag team championship titles database cagematch. Here are some statistics and records for the wwe royal rumble event over the years including entrants from 2007 onward, heelface breakdowns of the competitors, a list of all winners, longest iron man times, most eliminations and some more standard occurrences that seem to show up each and every year. Mar 31, 2011 the history of the intercontinental title covering from 1979 until 2006 originally published in 2006 written by colm kearns.
What started in 1963 as a regional promotion is now a global entertainment phenomenon that captivates fans in over 150 countries and 30 different languages. In 1958, the cwc created the nwa united states tag team championship the first title ever owned by wwe, which inaugural champions mark lewin and don curtis won in april of that year. For the men, that is the wwe championship on raw, the universal. Disc two focuses on wwf title matches from the 1990s. Top 20 individual longest times in a single royal rumble match. The championship changed hands 11 times in those 17 matches. Jul 22, 2018 over the history of the company, wwe has done this numerous times, as anyone who saw extreme rules 2018 can testify. The wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion wwe on the smackdown brand.
For over half a century, superstars have battled to win the wwe championship. The royal rumble match is a professional wrestling match based on the classic battle royal. If the title wasnt a dead giveaway, i think you can see where im going with this throughout its 31yearhistory, the royal rumble has played host to some. The 10 shortest matches in wrestlemania history wwe. Here are ten of the shortest championship matches in wwe history not including money in the bank cash ins, which by their very nature are often short. Apr 02, 20 14 of the 279 matches in wm history have ended in submission victories. Spike dudley beat william regal for the european title on raw in 2002 in 3 seconds. This is an extremely detailed and well put together dvd set, split over three discs. So no, brockgoldberg is not the shortest main event in wwe ppv history, assuming, that is, you count mitb cash ins as matches. During this time, cwc wrestlers could compete for championships operated by the nwa.
The opening bell had hardly stopped ringing when bob robbers of nigeria rushed toward his english opponent, teddy barker, in a bout of welterweights held at maestag, wales. Sep 24, 2007 i guess theres some dispute about this. The wwe championship is a professional wrestling world championship in wwe. After 81 minutes, the match ended in a draw due to curfew. Wwe 100 greatest matches book uk shop for wwe toys, wwe. Dec 08, 2017 wwes shortest title reigns while some championship reigns are heralded for their longevity, others are remembered for a much different reason. He began making a song the soviet national anthem, dk climbed as much as the to of a nook, the bell rang, he jumped and kicked him interior the top, knocked him out, lined him. Shortest title reigns in one championship overtime heroics. Many of the rings greatest names have staked claim to the u. The wrestler with the moniggareigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with.
The 10 shortest matches in wwe history and 5 of the longest. Power ranking the top wrestlers in wwes womens division. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe the wrestler with the moniggareigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with. Apr 29, 2017 kidcity winners circle all star wwe 2k19 royal rumble winners match. Believe it or not, brock lesnars recent win isnt the quickest ever. Flairs previous contract with wwe expired at the end of 2019. In this list, we will talk about the five shortest matches in wwe history.
The fight was not looking well for the thai fighter, as the algerian made full use of his. For the men, that is the wwe championship on raw, the universal championship on smackdown, and the nxt championship on nxt. In 1953, capitol wrestling corporation cwc became a member of the national wrestling alliance nwa. These are all ignoring the hardcore championship matches from wrestlemania x8, since. Disc one focuses on wwf title matches from the 1970s and 1980s. Wwe wrestlemania has played host to some of the longest matches in wwe history, which is befitting an event of its stature. With the introduction of the money in the bank briefcase, some wwe title matches have gotten shorter than ever. This match can match up with any other match on this list.
Wrestlemania x was interesting when it comes to the wwe title situation. The first of the shortest title reigns in one history belongs to petchdam petchyindee academy. It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. This is an in depth listing of wwe results dating back to the inception of the company in 1963 and continuing to the present day.
Over the years the intercontinental title has been held by some of the best performers in wwe history, it has been defended in some of the finest matches the world had ever seen and it has provided a constant steppingstone toward main event status. Apr 02, 2017 and the shortest wrestlemania main event in history came at wrestlemania 9, at which the main event between hulk hogan and yokozuna was 22 seconds long. Wwe championship simple english wikipedia, the free. This is an indepth listing of wwe results dating back to the inception of the company in 1963 and continuing to the present day. Perhaps more shocking than the tally itself is the lineup of superstars who are included in the unfortunate five. To check on progress, please refer to the faq page. Ric flair officially resigns with wwe as wrestling inc. The history of the wwe championship is the latest of wwes dvd releases. World champion was seeking a sixth world championship against triple h at. The 10 shortest wwe championship reigns in history sportszion. Nov 26, 2009 dynamite new child took out that russian guy decrease back interior the 80s in 3 seconds. Championship was vacated more times than wwe fans could keep up with.
It is one of two world titles for wwe s main roster, alongside the wwe universal championship that was created for the raw brand as a result of the 2016 wwe draft. The older title was retired in favor of keeping the newer title as the sole championship contended for in wwe by the divas. Experience the struggle, pain and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in wwe history, with a foreword by ricky the dragon steamboat. After all, the titles are what every wrestler, ostensibly, is striving for. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Bret hart and lex luger had been cowinners of the royal rumble rumble, and a coin flip allowed bret to face owen in the terrific opening match. The attitude era is a term used by world wrestling entertainment wwe, then known as world wrestling federation or wwf, to describe the companys programming during the monday night wars, a period in which wwfs monday night raw went headtohead with world championship wrestlings wcw monday nitro in a battle for nielsen ratings each week during the late 1990s and early 2000s. You think youve watched the shortest matches in wwe history. Ultimate warrior it may be one of the shortest matches ever, but its still cool. The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. Smash canada infinity gauntlet for als sun, jun 7th 2015.
Wwe intercontinental championship match honky tonk man vs. It is one of two world titles for wwes main roster, alongside the wwe universal championship that was created for the raw brand as a result of the 2016 wwe draft. What are some of the most amazing wwe records that might. There you have it ten of the shortest wwe championship matches in history. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. There arent much shorter title matches than this one.
These are some of the most venerable superstars in wwe history even john cena finds himself on the list. The womens money in the bank ladder match was one of the. The selfprofessed cowomens champion michelle mccool defeated divas champion melina at night of champions to become the unified champion, thus making layla the final holder of the womens championship. We read above, how triple h stepped in to deny daniel bryan his status as the wwe champion and made the american dragons reign one of the shortest ever recorded in the history of the company. Featured matches and tournaments in tna tournament brackets in tna history. Jun 21, 2017 the money in the bank 2017 payperview ppv included both the longest and shortest such matches in the history of the titular ppv that debuted in 2010, with rvds victory at wrestlemania 22 taking over the last place slot once you branch out and include all the original wrestlemania matches on the list as well.
Daniel bryan records of longestlasting on the rumble match for 76. In this article, you will see the shortest title reigns that will blow your mind. The greatest records in wrestling history bleacher. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Professional wrestling championship matches are special. The 100 greatest matches brings together the absolute best, most memorable and stunning matches in wwe history. The title is said to be the biggest prize in professional wrestling and millions of people around the world watch matches for it. With the womens championship heading to raw in the wake of the brand extension draft, shane mcmahon and daniel bryan introduced the smackdown womens championship for the blue brand with the first champion being crowned at wwe backlash on sept. Wwe has released a new list this of the five fastest matches in wrestlemania history. In the latter part of the titles history, a rule was implemented allowing anyone to challenge the champion at any place or time, provided a referee was present dubbed the 247 rule. Wrestlers with most wwwfwwfwwe total appearances in the database please note that results are still being added to the database.
Jerry lawler took advantage of this and as mideon ran away he rolled tazz up for the shortest tag team match in the history of wwe in. Top ten greatest wwewwf matches of all time thetoptens. We all remember bret hart and shawn michaels going over an hour in their. In the latter part of the title s history, a rule was implemented allowing anyone to challenge the champion at any place or time, provided a referee was present. House shows, tv tapings, and payperview cards are all included as well as interpromotional cards which featured wwe title defenses. This felt like redemption for the pair after their.
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