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The WWE Championship is a professional wrestling championship in WWE, currently represented by the Raw brand. It is the original world title of the promotion.

Bruno Sammartino won the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship on May 17, 1963, after defeating Buddy Rogers. Sammartino went on to retain the title for a record-breaking 2,803 days, the longest continuous world championship reign in men's wrestling history.

Pedro Morales won the WWE Championship on February 8, 1971, and held the title until December 1, 1973, for a total of approximately 1k days.

Bruno Sammartino won the WWE Championship on December 10, 1973, and held the title until April 30, 1977, for a total of approximately 1.2k days.

Mr. McMahon's purchase of Capitol Wrestling marks the beginning of a revolution in the WWE, building on the regional success of his father's company and turning it into a national powerhouse with iconic wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, and Roddy Piper.

Hulk Hogan becomes the first person to win the WWE Championship, establishing himself as the standard bearer of WWE.

Roddy Piper's controversial actions towards Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka on "Piper's Pit" lead to a heated rivalry and set the stage for future clashes involving Hulk Hogan.

Mr. McMahon's collaboration with MTV, known as The Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, produces a WWE special featuring pop star Cyndi Lauper and pulls record ratings for the network.

On February 5, 1985, WWF The Main Event featured a rematch between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant, drawing the highest Nielsen rating and viewership in the history of professional wrestling.

Hulk Hogan becomes the first WWE Superstar to host "Saturday Night Live", setting the stage for the next day's WrestleMania show.

The inaugural WrestleMania event establishes the fundamentals for future WrestleManias and features major celebrities, marking a significant risk that pays off for Mr. McMahon.

Hulk Hogan's skyrocketing fame is celebrated with the debut of his own Saturday morning cartoon and the release of his iconic entrance theme, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon.

WrestleMania 2 takes place at three different arenas on the same day, featuring matches such as Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing Match, Andre the Giant winning a Battle Royal, and Hulk Hogan outlasting King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage Match. Celebrity appearances by Ray Charles, Ozzy Osbourne, and Elvira add to the excitement.

Rita Chatterton, a former WWF referee, alleged that Vince McMahon attempted to force her to perform oral sex on him and then raped her in his limousine on July 16, 1986. This was one of the first allegations made against McMahon.

WrestleMania III sets a new indoor attendance record with 93,173 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. The iconic bodyslam by Hulk Hogan on Andre the Giant and Ricky Steamboat's victory over Randy Savage for the Intercontinental Championship are the highlights of the event.

The first Royal Rumble Match, aired on the USA Network, is won by 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan after he eliminates One Man Gang. Future WWE Hall of Famers Bret 'Hit Man' Hart, Harley Race, and Tito Santana also participate in this soon-to-be-annual event.

Andre the Giant, with the help of a crooked official, ends Hulk Hogan's four-year reign as WWE Champion. The title is then handed to The Million Dollar Man, leading to WrestleMania IV's title tournament, where Randy Savage emerges as the new WWE Champion.

SummerSlam '88 kicks off with a heated main event featuring The Mega Powers of Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage conquering The Million Dollar Man & Andre the Giant. The Ultimate Warrior also ends Honky Tonk Man's record 15-month Intercontinental Title reign on this night.

Bret Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin face off in a Submission Match at WrestleMania 13, culminating in a dramatic moment where Austin refuses to tap out to The Sharpshooter, transforming his character from a hated outlaw to a revered rule-breaker.

Bret Hart started a title reign on August 3, 1997, which continued for 98 days, significantly influencing the WWE.

During the Survivor Series WWE Championship Match between Shawn Michaels and Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Mr. McMahon controversially orders the match to end while Bret is trapped in his own finishing maneuver, The Sharpshooter, leading to a career-changing moment for all involved.

On March 29, 1998, Stone Cold Steve Austin started a title reign that lasted for 91 days, making a significant impact in the WWE.

Stone Cold Steve Austin's reign as the WWE Champion lasted for 90 days from June 29, 1998, to September 27, 1998.

On May 23, 1999, Owen Hart fell to his death in Kansas City, Missouri during the Over the Edge pay-per-view event. The cause of death was later revealed to be internal bleeding from blunt force trauma.

At WrestleMania X8, Triple H becomes the Undisputed WWE Champion, and The Rock beats Hollywood Hogan, leading to the resurgence of Hulkamania.

On May 6, 2002, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) changed its company name and the name of its wrestling promotion to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after losing a lawsuit initiated by the World Wildlife Fund over the WWF trademark.

Eddie Guerrero, a top wrestler of the company, tragically passed away on November 13, 2005, leading to his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame the following year and the implementation of the WWE Wellness Policy to prevent drug use.

On June 25, 2007, Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son Daniel were found dead at their home in Fayette County, Georgia. WWE canceled the scheduled live Raw show and replaced it with a tribute to his life and career.

WWE celebrates the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania at Reliant Stadium, featuring memorable moments such as Ricky Steamboat wrestling in a WWE ring after 18 years and The Undertaker's undefeated Streak continuing against Shawn Michaels.

Shawn Michaels faces The Undertaker in a thrilling Streak vs. Career Match at WrestleMania XXVI. This match becomes iconic and HBK's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame the following year solidifies his legacy.

Edge makes a shocking appearance on Raw to announce his retirement due to a spinal injury, receiving an outpouring of thanks and respect from his fellow Superstars. He later joins the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2012.

The Rock returns to the ring at Survivor Series, teaming with John Cena to defeat The Miz & R-Truth, while CM Punk wins the WWE Title, starting a record-breaking 434-day reign.

Raw celebrates its 1000th episode with memorable moments, including a DX invasion, CM Punk vs. John Cena, and appearances by classic Superstars.

The NXT Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, defended on their NXT brand.

Randy Orton becomes the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion in over a decade after defeating John Cena in an epic Tables, Ladders and Chairs showdown.

Vince McMahon announces the launch of WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 streaming over-the-top network, revolutionizing sports-entertainment.

Cena made his full return on the Memorial Day edition of Raw and was confronted by AJ Styles, leading to a feud between the two. This feud included matches at Money in the Bank, Battleground, SummerSlam, and No Mercy.

The WWE Universal Championship is a world heavyweight championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, currently defended on the Raw brand.

Cena defeated AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble to win the WWE Championship, tying Ric Flair for the most recognized world title reigns at 16.

Roman Reigns made a triumphant return to WWE at SummerSlam 2021, solidifying his status as a top superstar in the company.

Vince McMahon retired from all of his positions on July 22, 2022, leading to a change in leadership of the WWE for the first time since 1982. He would later return to the company in January 2023 as executive chairman.