The title was introduced in 1963 by the thenworld wide wrestling federation wwwf. Hulk hogan wrestled in 5 of the 11 shortest main events in wm history. Rey mysterio and the shortest wwe title reigns of all time. This match was the last time the wwf world heavyweight championship changed hands at a nontelevised event, and aside from money in the bank cashins, this match remains the shortest wwf title match ever. In this article, you will see the shortest title reigns that will blow your mind. Apr 02, 20 the average match time for the entire group of all 28 wm main event matches is 20m 59s. Nov 26, 2017 the wyatt family then targeted the wwe legend before an impromptu match got underway. Dec 04, 2019 as an elite superstar, the big red machine of destruction, as he is popularly called has inked his name in the history books for his exploits inside the squared circle. One of them is being one of the superstars to have held the coveted wwe championship title for the shortest duration in the history of the business.
This match is commonly referred to as the quickest match in wwe history, but chris jericho and jerry lawler have something to say about that. Apr 02, 2017 the wrestlemania 33 match between brock lesnar and goldberg is looking to be quite short. Drew mcintyre goes through the most intense training of. House shows, tv tapings, and payperview cards are all included as well as interpromotional cards which featured wwe title defenses. The wwe showcases the shortest matches in wrestlemania history. The rock has two of the shortest wwe tag team title reigns in history. Wwe raw womens champion becky lynch now goes in the record books as the longestreigning raw womens champion in company history. In fact, the book actually starts a few years before there ever was a wwe. There arent much shorter title matches than this one. Lynch has held the title for 232 days, surpassing the. Wwe records that should never have been broken and records. Wwe has released a new list this of the five fastest matches in wrestlemania history.
But it got the ball rolling on a mountain of other interesting royal rumble match stats in the. It might seem weird that one of the shortest matches in wrestlemania history made the list, but this bout was incredibly important. For 61 minutes, bret hart and shawn michaels waged war for the wwe championship in the first iron man match in wrestlemania history. There you have it ten of the shortest wwe championship matches in history. This usually occurs when the champion is involved in a nontitle match. Roman reigns daniel bryan john cena yokozuna seth rolli. Daniel bryan vs sheamus 18 seconds the result didnt shock any, but the manner in which the match. The five shortest reigns in the history of the wwe title combined weigh in at an anemic minutes, 34 seconds.
This video is a list of the shortest wwe title reigns ever. Oct 22, 2016 the 10 longest and 10 shortest wwe championship reigns. Wwe is no stranger to brief match ups on its shows and some of their past booking decisions make a typical brock lesnar main event look like an iron man match. The wwe 247 championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted. As winter approaches, were enjoying the shortest days of the year by showcasing some of the shortest title reigns in wwe history.
These are all ignoring the hardcore championship matches from wrestlemania x8. Nov 29, 2011 its a very easy read and manages to take the reader through the entire history of the wwe. Wwe championship simple english wikipedia, the free. Take three of the most volatile personalities in wwe history, add in the industrys top prize, and you have a powder keg of a main event. 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. The rock won the shortest match in wrestlemania history. Perhaps more shocking than the tally itself is the lineup of superstars who are included in the unfortunate five.
Vince mcmahon came out after the match and raised his hands in victory. You think youve watched the shortest matches in wwe history. This the fastest title match in the history of the wwf now wwe when diesel kevin nash defeated then champion bob backlund in a twomove match. In an instant, these superstars and divas lost their championships before they had a chance to fight back. With five appearances, trish stratus has competed at wrestlemania more than any female superstar. Van dam beat cena to win the wwe championship, moving the title to the ecw brand, a brand wwe created after buying the extreme championship wrestling promotion. It talks all about how buddy rogers nwa title win in the early 1960s helped form wwe. Jun 26, 2016 the five shortest reigns in the history of the wwe title combined weigh in at an anemic minutes, 34 seconds. Jul 22, 2018 in this list, we will talk about the five shortest matches in wwe history. The five matches come from around the history of the show with some ranging all the way back from the early days of the show and all the way down into the newer editions. Here are the 10 fastest oneonone matches to take place in a wwe ring. Take a look at the fastest title changes in wwe history. In professional wrestling, championships are competed for in scripted storylines by a company or promotions roster of contracted wrestlers. That was months after austin turned on team wwe at the invasion ppv.
It is recognized as the top championship in the wwe. Apr 29, 2017 however, on the other end of the spectrum, the shortest amount of time possible for a wrestling match is three seconds just enough time for the referee to count off the pin. A superstars chances for victory can end a lot faster than they plan. Shawn is also a published author, with a nonfiction book about the stephen. The 10 shortest matches in wrestlemania history wwe.
Hawk and animal go on to lose their title match at the next ppv and react by beating up the referee. Wwe announcer mike rome has the shortest reign, which lasted. The rock was the sole survivor of the team, thanks to austin. The wwe intercontinental championship is a professional wrestling championship contested in and owned by the american promotion wwe on the smackdown brand. John cena, seen here getting attacked by triple h and shawn michaels at the 2010 royal rumble, holds the wwe record as the shortest iron man in royal rumble history. Lets take a look at the ten shortest reigning united states champions in wwe history. The 10 shortest matches in wwe history and 5 of the longest. While there are countless wrestling titles around the world, id venture to say that most would consider the wwe championship now known as the wwe world championship to be the biggest of all the wor. Sometimes, the titles fate can be decided in a matter of minutesor even seconds. While brock lesnar and goldbergs match at survivor series certainly shocked the audience for its short length, there are. The title, now renamed wwe championship, was then designated to the smackdown brand while wwe established an alternate world title known as the world heavyweight championship for the raw brand. Its still to this day the quickest wwe title match in raw history but its not the. Chris jericho didnt even have to break a sweat to notch up the win, which shows just how good he was at that point. Ranking the 25 greatest matches in wwe wrestlemania history.
Title changes frequently occurred during wwes infamous attitude era. The wwe championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the. Mar 10, 2019 if anyone ever says that wwe books ziggler to look weak, just show them this match. 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. Jul 25, 2019 take three of the most volatile personalities in wwe history, add in the industrys top prize, and you have a powder keg of a main event.
List of wwe champions simple english wikipedia, the free. After 81 minutes, the match ended in a draw due to curfew. It was the rocks first pinfall victory over austin on ppv. The 10 longest and 10 shortest wwe championship reigns. In the time that it has been competed for in wwe, the belt has seen many rising stars and legendary figures alike hold the gold and even become synonymous with the title, but unfortunately, some have held onto the belt for far less time than others. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. This was obviously just another ego trip for the peoples champion, who was doing wwe a favour by being at the event. Jun 19, 2011 this the fastest title match in the history of the wwf now wwe when diesel kevin nash defeated then champion bob backlund in a twomove match. Spike dudley beat william regal for the european title on raw in 2002 in 3 seconds.
Dec 08, 2017 wwes shortest title reigns while some championship reigns are heralded for their longevity, others are remembered for a much different reason. Its still to this day the quickest wwe title match in raw history but its not the quickest wwe title match in. Ranking the 100 greatest wrestlemania matches of all time. On june 11, 2006, rob van dam used his money in the bank contract at ecw one night stand for a wwe championship match against cena. The wwe has released several videos on their youtube channel. The matches on wwe tv were often short and never very good, and it was all. The wrestler with the most reigns as world heavyweight champion is john cena with.
While there are countless wrestling titles around the world, id venture to say. The greatest records in wrestling history bleacher. The peoples champion crushed erick rowan in six seconds at wrestlemania 32, besting a record set eight years earlier in an ecw title bout between kane and chavo guerrero jr. The rock managed to defeat erick rowan in just six seconds to set a new record for the shortest wrestlemania match in wwe history. 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. The defining moment that really kicked off the yes movement for daniel bryan was actually one of the shortest title reigns in wwe history. The title was introduced into the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe in 1979. Andre the giant is the shortest reigning champion, officially holding the title for 1 minute, 48 seconds.
The 10 shortest wwe championship reigns in history sportszion. Rey mysterio and the shortest wwe title reigns of all time 0 of tonights monday night raw is filled with a lot of suspense and uncertainty in relation to the wwe championship. That part was a lot of fun because you rarely get that type of history from a wwe product. Bret hart wrestled in both the longest and the shortest main events in wm history. For our shortest entry in the list, we go to dolph ziggler and curt hawkins. Nov 26, 2009 dynamite new child took out that russian guy decrease back interior the 80s in 3 seconds. Drew mcintyre training session, shortest matches in. In 2002, the wwf was renamed world wrestling entertainment wwe and split its roster into two brands, raw and smackdown. Not just for the top prize in the industry, the match. The match didnt actually set the record and only pssed. Here are ten of the shortest championship matches in wwe historynot including money in the bank cash ins, which by their very nature are often short. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Before wrestlemania 32, the title of shortest wrestlemania match went to the ecw championship match between kane and chavo guerrero at wrestlemania 24, which was only 11.
The match was held at the wwe live event at madison square garden and it gave diesel a monstrous push that helped him climb up to the top of the business. That was exactly the scenario facing wwe at summerslam in. Wwe is a stamford, connecticutbased sports entertainment company primarily focused on professional wrestling. Hulk hogan 3 seconds shortest wwe world title match. So what holds the record for the longest and shortest match ever. Kane beats chavo guerrero for ecw belt in 8 seconds at wrestlemania. May 16, 2008 therfore, i have categorized some answers for the shortest wrestling matches for ppvs. The matches are arranged from longest run time to shortest. Mar 30, 2020 he did it in just 8 seconds, battering bob backlund in the ring before anyone could realize what was happening and entering the history books as one of the shortest wwe matches of all time. 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.