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Who has the most WWE Championship defenses?
The most successful title defenses in a single reign is 14, belonging to CM Punk (11/20/11 – 1/27/13) and John Cena (9/17/06 – 2/10/07).
How long did Bruno Sammartino hold the WWE Title?
2,803 days
The champion with the single longest reign is Bruno Sammartino with a reign of 2,803 days while the record for longest combined reign is also held by Sammartino at 4,040. John Cena has the most reigns with 13.
Who has held the most titles in pro wrestling?
As well as being the most decorated world champion in wrestling history, Ric Flair is renowned as one of the industry’s greatest-ever talents thanks to a massively successful 40-year career. Officially a 16-time world champion, “The Nature Boy” actually considers himself to have won an unprecedented 21 world titles.
How popular was Bruno Sammartino?
During his pro-wrestling heyday, Bruno Sammartino sold out Madison Square Garden 188 times, was named the world’s strongest man and held the WWE Championship Belt for 2,803 consecutive days. Arnold Schwarzenegger called Bruno’s life “one of the greatest immigration stories that anyone can think of.”
Who is the longest reigning WWE NXT Champion?
Adam Cole’s reign is the longest singular reign at 396 days (403 days as recognized by WWE due to tape delay), while Karrion Kross’ first reign is the shortest at 4 days (3 days as recognized by WWE) as he had to relinquish the title due to a legitimate injury he suffered in winning it.
Who held the Intercontinental Championship the longest?
The Honky Tonk Man
The Honky Tonk Man holds the longest reign at 454 days. Only three other wrestlers, Pedro Morales, Don Muraco, and Randy Savage, have held the championship for a continuous reign of more than a year.
How long did Bruno Sammartino hold the WWWF World Championship?
Bruno would again hold the WWWF Championship for another 1,237 days, from 1973-1977. “The incredible first reign of Bruno Sammartino itself qualifies the 1965-1971 WWWF World Championship belt as one of the most significant objects in the history of professional wrestling.
Does Bruno Sammartino have a title belt on his WWE statue?
On April 3, 2014, Paul “Triple H” Levesque revealed an official WWE statue to recognize “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino. Of all the statues created by WWE, including André The Giant, Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, only the Bruno statue wears a championship belt.
Why is Sammartino considered the greatest wrestler ever?
Dubbed “The Italian Strongman” and “The Strongest Man in the World” early in his career, Sammartino later earned the title “The Living Legend”. Known for his powerful bearhug finishing move, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
How many times did Bruno Sammartino say “Bruno” during his career?
Bruno!” from 20,000 fans at sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City reverberated from the rafters a record-setting 187 times during his wrestling career. It was no different on the night of May 17, 1963, when Bruno Sammartino defeated “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers to become the WWWF World Champion.