Roderick James 'Jess' McMahon, a boxing promoter, started promoting boxing in Madison Square Garden in New York in 1926. The first match during his partnership was a light-heavyweight championship match between Jack Delaney and Paul Berlenbach.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was founded in 1952 and has since become the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world.

The first show under the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) was produced, marking the beginning of the company's history in professional wrestling.

Heavyweight Wrestling was the very first programming produced by the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, featuring wrestlers from low card to main event status, with most main events involving WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino. The show ended in September 1971.

The Women's World Championship was a professional wrestling women's world championship in WWE. It was active from 1956 to 1990.

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was established on January 11, 1963, and has since become a prominent organization in professional wrestling.

The World Wide Wrestling Federation Era began on January 24, 1963, featuring Bruno Sammartino.

On April 25, 1963, Buddy Rogers lost the WWE Championship to Bruno Sammartino after a reign of 21 days. This marked the beginning of Sammartino's legendary reign as WWE Champion.

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.

All-Star Wrestling was a wrestling program that replaced Heavyweight Wrestling in 1971 and ran until 1986.

On January 18, 1971, Bruno Sammartino's remarkable championship reign came to an end after holding the title for 2.8k days. This reign set a record for one of the longest reigns in 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.

Stan Stasiak won the WWE Championship on December 1, 1973, and held the title until December 10, 1973, for a total of 9 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.

Superstar Billy Graham won the WWE Championship on April 30, 1977, and held the title until February 20, 1978, for a total of 296 days.

On February 20, 1978, Bob Backlund began his championship reign, which lasted until December 26, 1983, spanning over 2.1k days.

The transition to the World Wrestling Federation Era took place on March 30, 1979, with Bob Backlund playing a significant role.

The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE.

Vincent K. McMahon and his wife Linda established Titan Sports, Inc. on February 21, 1980, in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and applied trademarks for the initials 'WWF'.

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.

Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson's father, along with Tony Atlas, made history by becoming the first black tag team champions in WWE in 1983. This achievement was significant in the world of professional wrestling.

The Iron Sheik's championship reign began on December 26, 1983, and lasted for 28 days.

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.

"Saturday Night’s Main Event" debuts on NBC, providing fans with a chance to see their favorite Superstars battle it out between early supercards.

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.

A professional wrestling program that debuted in syndication and later moved to cable. It was the flagship of the WWF's programming until being eclipsed by Monday Night Raw in 1993.

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 second pay-per-view, Survivor Series, features multiple elimination tag team matches. Andre the Giant leads his team to victory over Hulk Hogan's squad, and The Honky Tonk Man overcomes three opponents by running away from them.

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.

Randy Savage's championship reign began on March 27, 1988, and lasted for 371 days.

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.

At WrestleMania V, Hulk Hogan defeats Randy Savage to win the WWE Championship, while Rick Rude upsets The Ultimate Warrior to score the Intercontinental Championship. The event also marks the WrestleMania debuts of Shawn Michaels and Mr. Perfect, and the return of Roddy Piper to WWE.

"No Holds Barred," starring Hulk Hogan, is released in theaters. The film becomes part of WWE action when actor Tommy Lister, who plays Zeus in the film, shows up in WWE to avenge his onscreen loss to The Hulkster.

WrestleMania VI is headlined by Hulk Hogan's first pinfall loss to The Ultimate Warrior, and the only WrestleMania match contested between the Intercontinental and WWE Champions. The event is hosted in Toronto, Canada, and features a young Edge and Christian in attendance.

The Undertaker is revealed as The Million Dollar Man’s fourth Survivor Series team member, impressing with his terrifying persona. The Deadman becomes the embodiment of an era characterized by colorful characters.

Bret “Hit Man” Hart wins the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam in Madison Square Garden, marking the beginning of his successful singles career.

Shawn Michaels lands Sweet Chin Music on Marty Jannetty, splitting up The Rockers and propelling HBK's career forward.

Ric Flair shocks the WWE Universe by winning the Royal Rumble Match at No. 3 and capturing the vacant WWE Championship, marking the first of his two runs with the coveted title.

Randy Savage won the WWE Championship on April 5, 1992.

Ric Flair lost the WWE Championship to Bret Hart on September 1, 1992.

Bret Hart won the WWE Championship on October 12, 1992.

Monday Night Raw makes its debut at the Manhattan Center, featuring live uncut and uncensored action with Shawn Michaels and Undertaker emerging victorious in their matches against Max Moon and Damien Demento.

WrestleMania IX witnesses the WWE Title being defended twice in one night, as Bret Hart loses to Yokozuna in the main event, and then Yokozuna loses to Hulk Hogan. Jim Ross also makes his WWE debut wearing a toga.

Yokozuna's title reign began on June 13, 1993, and lasted for 280 days until March 20, 1994.

After a three-year absence, the Women’s Title returns to WWE with Alundra Blayze winning the championship after defeating Heidi Lee Morgan, marking the beginning of a new wave of competitive Divas.

Razor Ramon defeats Shawn Michaels in a Ladder Match at WrestleMania X, setting the standard for all Ladder Matches to come in WWE history.

On July 7, 1994, Vince McMahon's trial began with the prosecutor aiming to expose the alleged dark and corrupt practices within WWF, accusing McMahon of distributing steroids and pressuring wrestlers to take the drug.

Bob Backlund's title reign began on November 23, 1994, and lasted for 3 days until November 26, 1994.

Diesel's title reign began on November 26, 1994, and lasted for 358 days until November 19, 1995.

Shawn Michaels becomes the first man to win the Royal Rumble Match after drawing the No. 1 spot. This night also sets the stage for a WrestleMania showdown between Bam Bam Bigelow and Lawrence Taylor.

WrestleMania XI witnesses NFL football great Lawrence Taylor defeating Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event, attracting major mainstream media attention. The Undertaker also extends his WrestleMania Streak to 4-0 with a win over King Kong Bundy.

Bret Hart's title reign began on November 19, 1995, and lasted for 133 days until March 31, 1996.

Shawn Michaels fulfills his boyhood dream by defeating Bret Hart in an iconic 61-minute Iron Man Match to win his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania XII.

After defeating Jake Roberts in the tournament finals at the 1996 King of the Ring pay-per-view, Steve Austin delivered the now infamous Austin 3:16 speech, marking the beginning of the shift away from the WWF's 'family era' towards more edgy and violent content.

Rocky Maivia makes his WWE debut at Survivor Series '96, showcasing his potential by scoring two eliminations and laying the foundation for his future as The Rock.

Shawn Michaels wins the WWE Championship on January 19, 1997, and holds the title until February 13, 1997, for a total of 25 days.

Bret Hart's reign as the WWE Champion ends on February 17, 1997, after holding the title for 1 day.

Sid begins his reign as the WWE Champion on February 17, 1997, which lasts until March 23, 1997, for a total of 34 days.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) competitors invade WWE's Raw, with Sabu performing a daring dive off the Raw letters. This marks a significant crossover between ECW and WWE, showcasing the mayhem of ECW to a wider audience.

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.

WWE launches its official website, WWE.com, marking the entry of sports-entertainment into the realm of cyberspace, albeit slowly due to dial-up connections.

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

The iconic rivalry between Mr. McMahon and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin begins at Raw's first-ever show from Madison Square Garden, with Austin delivering a memorable Stunner to Mr. McMahon, captivating the crowd with his rebellious act.

Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker test drive Hell in a Cell at WWE Badd Blood, with the match ending in chaos as Kane makes his WWE debut by interfering in the bout between Michaels and The Undertaker.

The formation of the controversial stable 'D-Generation X' is officially announced on Raw, consisting of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Rick Rude, and Chyna, bringing Raw's viewership to new heights with their anti-establishment antics.

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.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson appears on Raw and confronts Stone Cold Steve Austin after Austin refuses to shake Tyson’s hand and instead gives him a double middle-finger salute. Enraged, Tyson shoves Austin and a scuffle ensues, as Mr. McMahon laments a botched marketing opportunity.

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

On April 13, 1998, Raw Is War beat Nitro for the first time in 84 weeks, marking a significant rebound in ratings and popularity for WWF.

Kane made his debut in the WWE on June 28, 1998, and his first appearance lasted for just one day.

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

At Survivor Series, The Rock defeats Mankind in a tournament final to claim the vacant WWE Championship, becoming the youngest Superstar to hold the title at that point.

Just days before their Buried Alive Match at Rock Bottom, The Undertaker and Stone Cold meet in the ring on Raw. At the end of the bout, The Deadman knocks out The Rattlesnake and hoists his prone body onto a giant steel symbol.

Mankind wins the WWE Championship from The Rock on Raw, with announcer Tony Schiavone's dismissive comment on WCW backfiring as fans switch their televisions en masse to see The Hardcore Legend’s triumph.

The Rock held the WWE Championship for 7 days from January 24, 1999, to January 31, 1999.

Mankind's reign as the WWE Champion lasted for 15 days from January 31, 1999, to February 15, 1999.

The Rock held the WWE Championship from February 15, 1999, to March 28, 1999, for 41 days.

Stone Cold Steve Austin drives a beer truck down the aisle on Raw and uses a fire hose to unleash an outpouring of ale on The Rock, Mr. McMahon, and Shane, marking one of the defining moments of The Rattlesnake’s run.

Stone Cold Steve Austin held the WWE Championship from March 28, 1999, to May 23, 1999, for 56 days.

On April 29, 1999, the WWF made its return to terrestrial television by launching a special program known as SmackDown! on the fledgling UPN network, marking a significant business advance for the company.

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.

The cryptic countdown on Raw hits zero and Chris Jericho debuts, boldly interrupting The Rock and introducing himself as a cocky, fearless figure who isn’t afraid to make a statement.

Stone Cold Steve Austin held the WWE Championship from June 28, 1999, to August 22, 1999, for 55 days.

Mankind won the WWE Championship on August 22, 1999, and held the title for one day.

Triple H's third reign as champion began on August 23, 1999, and it lasted for 24 days.

WWE Champion Triple H successfully defends his title against The Rock in the main event of SmackDown's first official episode, which goes on to become the second-longest running weekly episodic television show ever.

Mr. McMahon became the champion on September 16, 1999, and his reign lasted for 4 days, making it one of the shortest reigns in WWE history.

Triple H's reign as champion began on September 20, 1999, and it lasted for 4 days, which is one of the shortest reigns in WWE history.

Mankind hosts a retrospective of The Rock's life on Raw, featuring visits from his high school home-economics teacher, former coach, ex-girlfriend, and a clown named Yurple. This becomes the most-watched segment in the history of Raw.

On October 19, 1999, World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. launched an initial public offering as a publicly traded company, trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with the issuance of stock then valued at $172.5 million.

Triple H became the champion on November 14, 1999, and his reign lasted for 49 days, ending on January 3, 2000.

Triple H breaks up Stephanie McMahon’s nuptials to Test by showing a video of himself tying the knot with an unconscious Stephanie. This leads to a bout at Armageddon, which Triple H wins, and Stephanie adds insult to injury by hugging her father’s rival.

Triple H won the WWE Championship on January 3, 2000, and held the title for 117 days.

Edge & Christian battle The Hardys and The Dudleys in a Triangle Ladder Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 2000, with Edge & Christian emerging as the victors.

The Rock won the WWE Championship on April 30, 2000, and held the title for 20 days.

Triple H won the WWE Championship on May 21, 2000, and held the title for 34 days.

The Rock won the WWE Championship on June 25, 2000, and held the title for 118 days.

The Delaware Supreme Court ruled in favor of the WWF in a lawsuit filed by USA Networks regarding the rights to all WWF programming. This ruling allowed Viacom to win the rights to all WWF programming for $12.6 million, including Raw is War on TNN/Spike TV, a revamped Sunday Night Heat on MTV, and retained SmackDown! on UPN after the merger with CBS in 1999.

Kurt Angle won the WWE Championship on October 22, 2000, and held the title for 125 days.

The Rock won the WWE Championship on February 25, 2001, and held the title for 34 days.

Mr. McMahon announces the purchase of WCW, but Shane McMahon interrupts the live simulcast, revealing that he has signed the contract and assumed ownership of WCW, leading to a dramatic turn of events.

Stone Cold Steve Austin won the WWE Championship on April 1, 2001, and held the title for 175 days.

WWE partners with MTV to develop the reality program 'Tough Enough,' where contestants compete for a WWE contract. This marks the entry of several contestants into the ranks of WWE, including John Morrison and The Miz.

The McMahon siblings form The Alliance, uniting both WCW and ECW rosters against WWE, with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin turning on WWE and siding with The Alliance at the Invasion pay-per-view.

The WWE United States Championship is a professional wrestling championship promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE.

Excess was a wrestling talk show that featured WWF guest superstars and divas. It ran from August 25, 2001 through May 18, 2002, originally proposed to become a WCW relaunch show. Hosted by Jonathan Coachman and Trish Stratus, later replaced by Terri Runnels. The program showcased classic matches from the WWF's archives.

Mr. McMahon declares to the SmackDown audience just days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that the show will go on as normal, with a special tribute show, in an effort to heal the nation’s psychic wounds.

Kurt Angle won the WWE Championship on September 23, 2001, and held the title for 14 days.

On October 8, 2001, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin made a comeback after a 61-day absence.

The Chairman and his wife challenge their progeny to a “Winner Takes All” Match that pits WWE against The Alliance at Survivor Series, with Team WWE emerging victorious.

Significant events occur on this episode of Raw, including the firing of Paul Heyman, Jerry “The King” Lawler's return to commentary, and Ric Flair's acquisition of 50 percent ownership of WWE.

Chris Jericho becomes the first Undisputed WWE Champion in history after defeating The Rock for the WCW Championship and then defeating “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for the WWE Championship at Vengeance.

Bottom Line is a weekly studio television show produced by WWE, airing since 2002.

Triple H returns to Raw after being sidelined with a serious quad injury, reclaiming his place atop the WWE food chain.

Mr. McMahon unleashes The New World Order (nWo) on WWE in an attempt to wrest away Ric Flair’s ownership of WWE at No Way Out.

At the No Way Out pay-per-view on February 17, 2002, The Rock emerged victorious in a singles match against The Undertaker.

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

At WrestleMania X8 on March 17, 2002, The Rock faced Hollywood Hogan in a highly anticipated 'icon versus icon' match, ultimately defeating Hogan.

The WWE Board of Directors institutes a “Brand Extension” and conducts the first-ever WWE Draft, resulting in 60 Superstars finding new homes on both brands.

Late Night Excess was introduced on the April 6, 2002 episode, featuring Raw highlights and presented by Coachman and Raven. It lasted only over a month as it was replaced by WWE Velocity and WWE Confidential later in 2002.

Hollywood Hogan held the title from April 21, 2002, for 28 days.

On May 5, 2002, the company officially changed its name and branding from World Wrestling Federation (WWF) to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). This change was announced through a press release and publicized during a telecast of Monday Night RAW.

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.

Undertaker made a comeback on May 19, 2002, after being absent for 62 days.

On June 24, 2002, Vince McMahon officially referred to the start of the Ruthless Aggression era, marking a significant shift in WWE's programming and storylines.

On June 27th, 2002, John Cena made his first appearance on WWE.

The Rock's WWE Championship reign lasted from July 21, 2002 to August 25, 2002, totaling 34 days.

At Vengeance on July 21, 2002, The Rock became the WWE Undisputed Champion for the seventh time by defeating Kurt Angle and The Undertaker in a Triple Threat match.

Rey Mysterio makes a thrilling entrance on SmackDown with a victory over Chavo Guerrero and later showcases his high-flying reputation by diving off the top of a steel cage onto The Un-Americans.

Brock Lesnar won the WWE Championship on August 25, 2002, and held it until November 17, 2002, with a reign of 83 days.

At SummerSlam on August 25, 2002, The Rock lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to Brock Lesnar, ending his record-setting seventh title reign.

The World Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in WWE. It was one of two top championships in WWE from 2002 to 2013.

The WWE Raw Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, currently defended on the Raw brand.

Mr. McMahon introduces Raw to its new GM, Eric Bischoff, who introduces the 16-ton Elimination Chamber at Survivor Series, with the first six competitors vying for the World Heavyweight Championship inside the dangerous structure.

Kurt Angle's WWE Championship reign lasted from December 15, 2002 to March 30, 2003, totaling 104 days.

On January 30, 2003, The Rock returned to SmackDown! with a new persona called Hollywood Rock, setting up a match with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out.

Ric Flair officially kicks off the stable known as Evolution by adding Randy Orton to the group, which runs roughshod over WWE.

Brock Lesnar held the WWE Championship from March 30, 2003 to July 27, 2003, for a total of 118 days.

At WrestleMania XIX on March 30, 2003, The Rock emerged victorious against Stone Cold Steve Austin, ending their long-standing rivalry.

Goldberg makes a powerful entrance on Raw by spearing The People’s Champion and later scoring a victory against him at Backlash.

During their physical rivalry, Brock Lesnar superplexes Big Show from the top rope, causing the ring to collapse.

WWE performs its first annual Tribute to the Troops, broadcast on a Christmas Day edition of SmackDown, treating soldiers based in Baghdad, Iraq to several outdoor matches, including a main event featuring John Cena and Big Show.

Cena participated in the Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 25, 2004, but was eliminated by Big Show.

Eddie Guerrero, weighing 80 pounds less than Brock Lesnar, wins the WWE Championship at No Way Out by defeating Lesnar with the help of Goldberg. This makes Guerrero the first Mexican-American to win the WWE Championship.

WrestleMania XX celebrates its 20th anniversary at Madison Square Garden. John Cena wins his first major title, The Deadman rises to crush Kane, and NYC fans boo Brock Lesnar and Goldberg during their final WWE match.

At WrestleMania XX on March 14, 2004, The Rock teamed up with Mick Foley as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, but they were defeated by Evolution.

Cena was stripped of the United States Championship on the July 8 episode of SmackDown! by Kurt Angle after accidentally attacking him in his wheelchair.

Randy Orton became the youngest world champion in WWE history at the age of 24 by defeating Chris Benoit at the 2004 SummerSlam event.

Cena dropped the United States Championship to the débuting Carlito Caribbean Cool on October 3 at No Mercy.

The inaugural Taboo Tuesday allows WWE fans to control the conditions of the event’s matches through the power of the internet. Stipulations chosen by the WWE Universe include a Lingerie Pillow Fight and a Steel Cage Match between Ric Flair and Randy Orton.

After returning on November 14 at Survivor Series, Cena won the United States Championship back from Carlito on the November 18 episode of SmackDown!.

On January 30, 2005, Cena took part in the Royal Rumble match, making it to the final two.

On March 4, 2005, John Cena secured his first WWE Championship, marking a pivotal moment in his wrestling career.

At Wrestlemania 21 on April 3, 2005, John Cena emerged victorious, capturing his first WWE Championship and solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the wrestling world.

ECW One Night Stand at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom features ECW Originals Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and Sandman and is such a success that The Chairman resuscitates the entire brand in 2006.

At 2005’s SummerSlam, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels contest an Icon vs. Icon Match. After fighting through HBK’s best, Hogan hulks up to great applause and delivers a legdrop for the win.

On September 27, 2005, WWE released a DVD documentary focusing on Warrior's wrestling career, which provoked controversy due to Warrior's allegations of libel by WWE against him.

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.

Edge holds the Money in the Bank briefcase for nine months and five days before cashing in his opportunity at New Year’s Revolution. He wins his first WWE Championship in less than two minutes from John Cena, who had just retained the title in an exhausting Elimination Chamber Match.

John Cena won the WWE Championship on January 29, 2006, and held the title for 132 days.

Vince McMahon was accused of sexual harassment by a worker at a tanning bar in Boca Raton, Florida. The charge was initially discredited but was later clarified, leading to an investigation with no charges filed against McMahon.

Rey Mysterio defies the odds and defeats Randy Orton and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat Match to win the coveted Championship at WrestleMania 22. Also on this night, Mickie James defeats Trish Stratus for her first Women’s Championship, and Rob Van Dam clutches the briefcase in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Kane’s “See No Evil,” WWE Studios’ first production, is released. This marks the beginning of WWE Studios' venture into filmmaking.

On May 26, 2006, WWE revived Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as its third brand, which aired on the Sci Fi Channel. This marked the return of ECW as a program under the WWE umbrella.

Rob Van Dam became the WWE Champion on June 11, 2006, and his reign lasted for 21 days.

Shawn Michaels runs in to help Triple H who is being attacked by the Spirit Squad, sparking the reformation of D-Generation X.

WWE officially announced the relaunch of the franchise with its own show on NBC Universal's Sci Fi Channel, later to be known as Syfy, starting June 13, 2006.

Edge won the WWE Championship on July 3, 2006, and held the title for 75 days.

WWE Madison Square Garden Classics is a professional wrestling television program for World Wrestling Entertainment that aired on the MSG Network. It featured WWE matches from house shows, pay-per-views, and WWE Raw broadcasts at Madison Square Garden. The program debuted on July 12, 2006 and ran for three seasons until September 17, 2008.

John Cena regained the WWE Championship on September 17, 2006, and his reign lasted until October 2, 2007, totaling 380 days.

After nearly three years, The Rock made an appearance on a WWE show on March 12, 2007, where he predicted Bobby Lashley's victory at WrestleMania 23.

At WrestleMania 23, “Stone Cold” returns to raise hell as the guest official during the “Battle of the Billionaires.” Lashley emerges victorious and a fuming Mr. McMahon has his head shaved in front of 80,000 fans.

WWE 24X7 was a professional wrestling television program by WWE that catered to the children's demographic in India. The show aired matches from WWE library and premiered on 7 May 2007 on Jetix in India.

As the 2007 WWE Draft winds down, Mr. McMahon's limo explodes in a monstrous fireball. The perpetrator of the intended crime remains a mystery.

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.

Randy Orton became the WWE Champion on October 7, 2007, and held the title until April 27, 2008, with a reign of 202 days.

Chris Jericho triumphantly returns to WWE, promising to be the company’s savior. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before he becomes a suit-wearing scowler.

Raw celebrates its crystal anniversary with Mr. McMahon addressing the crowd, only to be humiliated by his family and a host of Superstars past. The night also features flashbacks from some of Raw’s classic moments.

On March 29, 2008, The Rock inducted his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Shawn Michaels delivers a career-ending Sweet Chin Music to Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV after expressing his love for him, making it one of the most heartbreakingly memorable moments in WWE history.

Triple H's reign as WWE Champion began on April 27, 2008, and lasted until November 23, 2008, totaling 209 days.

The final episode of Heat was uploaded to WWE.com on May 30, 2008. The show was replaced internationally with WWE Vintage Collection, a program showing classic WWE matches.

Mr. McMahon launches the 'Million Dollar Mania' on Raw, promising to give away one million dollars a week to WWE fans, ultimately clearing three million dollars from the McMahon vaults.

SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero introduces the Divas Title at The Great American Bash, with Michelle McCool becoming the first woman to hold the butterfly-emblazoned title by defeating Natalya.

In the summer of 2008, WWE began transitioning to a PG television rating, with the 2008 SummerSlam event being the first pay-per-view event held under PG ratings.

Edge won the WWE Championship on November 23, 2008, starting his reign that lasted for 20 days.

Jeff Hardy won the WWE Championship on December 14, 2008, marking the start of his reign that lasted until January 25, 2009.

This Week in WWE is a weekly studio show produced by WWE, started in 2009.

Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase secure a win over Triple H on Raw after The Game fails to show up to face them, leading to a personal victory for Triple H when he breaks into Randy Orton’s home and tosses his rival through the front window.

SmackDown becomes the fastest weekly episodic program to reach 500 episodes, featuring a special broadcast with Superstars from all three brands, highlighted by Shawn Michaels overcoming Kane and The Undertaker punishing JBL.

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.

WWE Superstars is a professional wrestling television program produced by WWE. It originally aired on WGN America in the United States and later broadcast on the WWE Network.

Batista becomes the first of many special guest stars to take over Raw, marking the beginning of a series of appearances by Hollywood actors, major celebrities, and legendary Superstars on the show.

John Cena's second reign as champion started on September 13, 2009, and lasted for 20 days.

On September 18, 2009, Warrior's lawsuit against WWE in Arizona was dismissed.

On October 2, 2009, The Rock appeared via a pre-taped promo during the Decade of SmackDown special event.

Randy Orton's reign as champion began on October 4, 2009, and lasted for 20 days.

John Cena held the championship title from October 25, 2009, to December 13, 2009, with a reign of 48 days.

Sheamus became the champion on December 13, 2009, and held the title for 69 days, marking one of the longest reigns in WWE history.

Bret 'Hit Man' Hart returns to the WWE ring and reconciles with Shawn Michaels on Raw. He later settles his score with Mr. McMahon by making him submit to The Sharpshooter at WrestleMania XXVI.

ECW, a professional wrestling television program for WWE, based on the Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion, aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded Syfy after running for close to four years.

On February 21, 2010, John Cena had a very short reign as the WWE Champion, lasting less than a day.

With the demise of ECW, WWE NXT is launched as an innovative brand aiming to find the next breakout WWE Superstar through challenges, competitions, and matches. It becomes the platform for launching the careers of several notable Superstars.

NXT was launched in 2010.

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.

The last episode of the first season of WWE NXT, featuring the winner Wade Barrett mentored by Chris Jericho, aired on June 1, 2010.

Six days after the end of the first season of WWE NXT, the rookies, now known as The Nexus, interfered in the Raw main event match between John Cena and CM Punk, leading to a chaotic attack on both competitors and the announcing team.

Sheamus won the WWE Championship on June 20, 2010, and held the title until September 19, 2010, for a total of 90 days.

Daniel Bryan, who was rehired after being released, joined Team WWE against Team Nexus in the 2010 SummerSlam event in a 7-on-7 elimination tag team match, which Team WWE won.

John Cena lost his WWE Championship title to Sheamus in a Steel Cage Match at Money in the Bank event.

On September 13, 2010, WWE updated their list of banned substances to include muscle relaxers.

Randy Orton won the WWE Championship on September 19, 2010, and held it for 63 days until November 22, 2010.

John Cena joined the wrestling faction Nexus in October 2010.

The Miz won the WWE Championship on November 22, 2010, and held it for 159 days until May 1, 2011.

Cena competed in the 2011 Royal Rumble match at the pay-per-view, making it to the final five before being eliminated by The Miz, the current WWE Champion at the time, who wasn't an official participant in the match.

At the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Cena won the chamber match to face The Miz at WrestleMania XXVII for the WWE Championship.

Cena was placed into a WWE Tag Team Championship match, with him teaming with The Miz, where they defeated Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater to become WWE Tag Team Champions.

The Rock is announced as the special host for WrestleMania XXVII and plays a pivotal role in the main event, setting the stage for the highly anticipated showdown between John Cena and The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII.

At WrestleMania, Cena and Miz fought to a double countout. The Rock restarted the match and hit Cena with a Rock Bottom, allowing The Miz to retain.

WWE's reality show 'Tough Enough' makes a comeback on the USA Network with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin as the overseer. The series becomes popular due to Austin's tough critiques of the contestants.

On April 7, 2011, WWE ceased using the full name World Wrestling Entertainment and henceforth referred to itself solely as WWE, reflecting its global entertainment expansion beyond wrestling.

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.

John Cena won the WWE Championship on May 1, 2011, and held it for 76 days until July 17, 2011.

CM Punk delivers a blistering tirade on Raw, verbally attacking John Cena, Mr. McMahon, and others, capturing the attention of sports-entertainment fans.

CM Punk won the WWE Championship on July 17, 2011, and held it for 28 days until August 14, 2011.

Triple H relieves Mr. McMahon of his duties as WWE COO and takes over, leading to a challenging negotiation process.

Rey Mysterio won the WWE Championship on July 25, 2011, and held it for less than a day.

Alberto Del Rio won the WWE Championship on August 14, 2011, holding the title for 34 days.

Beginning with the August 29, 2011, episode, Raw - referred to as Raw Supershow - featured talent from both Raw and SmackDown, marking the end of the brand split.

John Cena's WWE Championship reign ended on September 18, 2011, after 13 days.

On October 2, 2011, Alberto Del Rio became the WWE Champion, holding the title for 48 days.

CM Punk won the WWE Championship on November 20, 2011, starting a reign that lasted until January 27, 2013, totaling 434 days.

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.

WWE Main Event is a weekly television show produced by WWE, running since 2012.

Cena fought Kane to a double countout at Royal Rumble.

Cena defeated Kane in an Ambulance match at Elimination Chamber.

Cena faced The Rock in the main event match at WrestleMania XXVIII, which had been building for a year and was billed as 'once in a lifetime'.

John Cena is attacked by Brock Lesnar, who had become the top MMA heavyweight before returning to WWE, accompanied by Paul Heyman.

At Extreme Rules, Cena defeated Brock Lesnar in an Extreme Rules match.

Saturday Morning Slam was a professional wrestling television program catered to the children's demographic. It aired its final episode on May 11, 2013.

Cena went on to successfully defend the title against The Miz at Over the Limit in an 'I Quit' match and R-Truth at Capitol Punishment.

On May 23, 2012, TNA sued former employee Brian Wittenstein and WWE, alleging violation of a non-disclosure agreement and sharing of confidential information.

Cena won against John Laurinaitis at No Way Out, leading to Laurinaitis being fired by Vince McMahon.

At Money in the Bank, CM Punk defeated Cena to win the WWE Championship, and left the company with the title.

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 was introduced on July 26, 2012.

Punk again defeated Cena at SummerSlam in a title unification match.

Cena became number one contender and beat Del Rio at Night of Champions to become WWE Champion for the tenth time.

Cena lost it back to Del Rio at Hell in a Cell, in a Triple Threat Hell in a Cell match also involving CM Punk.

Cena was allowed to choose his partner to challenge Miz and Truth at Survivor Series. Cena chose The Rock as his partner.

Thom Latimer, also known as Kenneth Cameron, was charged with battery of a law enforcement officer and disorderly intoxication in St. Petersburg, Florida, leading to his release from his NXT contract by the WWE.

During a match with Mark Henry, Cena was attacked by Kane, sparking a feud between the two wrestlers.

At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 16, Cena lost to Ziggler in a ladder match for Ziggler's World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank contract, after AJ turned on Cena.

The NXT Tag Team Championship was established on January 23, 2013.

The Rock won the WWE Championship on January 27, 2013, and held it for 69 days.

John Cena beats The Rock to win the WWE Title in their second WrestleMania clash, silencing critics and proving himself against The Great One.

Saturday Morning Slam, a professional wrestling television program catered to the children's demographic, aired its final episode on May 11, 2013.

Cena retained his championship against Ryback in a Last Man Standing match at Extreme Rules on May 19; the match ended in a no contest after both men were down for a 10 count.

Cena defeated Ryback in a Three Stages of Hell match on June 16 at Payback.

The NXT Women's Championship was introduced on June 20, 2013.

He defeated Mark Henry via submission on July 14 at Money in the Bank.

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

Daniel Bryan lost the WWE Championship on August 18, 2013, after holding it for less than a day.

Daniel Bryan won the WWE Championship on September 15, 2013, but lost it the next day.

Randy Orton held the WWE Championship from October 27, 2013, to April 6, 2014, for a total of 160 days.

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.

At the Royal Rumble on January 26, Cena lost to Orton after being distracted by The Wyatt Family.

At Elimination Chamber on February 23, Cena's elimination in the Elimination Chamber match was caused by interference from The Wyatt Family.

On February 24, 2014, WWE launched WWE Network, an over-the-top streaming service featuring archive content, pay-per-views, and original programming.

On February 27, 2014, the WWE Network aired its first live event, NXT Arrival, which featured three championship matches and a well-received match between Cesaro and Sami Zayn.

The Reality Era in WWE took place from March 24, 2014, to May 1, 2016. It featured prominent wrestlers like John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and Seth Rollins.

Daniel Bryan's WWE Championship reign lasted from April 6, 2014, to June 9, 2014, totaling 63 days.

John Cena held the WWE Championship from June 29, 2014, to August 17, 2014, for a total of 49 days.

Brock Lesnar's WWE Championship reign lasted from August 17, 2014, to March 29, 2015, totaling 223 days.

The Authority added Rollins to the title match at the Royal Rumble, which already involved Cena and Lesnar, during the January 5 episode of Raw.

The documentary series 'WWE 24' debuted on January 11, 2015, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage and personal stories of WWE Superstars.

On the January 19 episode of Raw, Cena won a handicap match against Rollins, Big Show and Kane to retain his title shot at the Royal Rumble and also won back the jobs of Ziggler, Ryback and Rowan.

On January 27, 2015, WWE Network reached 1,000,000 subscribers in less than one year of its launch, making it the fastest-growing digital subscription service at that time.

Seth Rollins held the WWE Championship from March 29, 2015, to November 5, 2015, for a total of 220 days.

Cena faced Rollins in a 'Winner Takes All' match at SummerSlam, for both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship, which Cena lost after guest host Jon Stewart attacked him with a steel chair, ending Cena's reign at 147 days.

The WWE United States Championship Open Challenge match between John Cena and Cesaro on the July 6, 2015 edition of Raw was widely praised as one of the best matches in Raw history.

Jimmy Snuka was arrested on September 1, 2015, and charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino, in 1983.

Cena defeated Rollins at Night of Champions to win the title for the fifth time in the WWE ownership era. He then retained his title against Rollins in subsequent matches and successfully defended the title against other opponents.

At Hell in a Cell, Cena lost the title to Alberto Del Rio in an open challenge. After a hiatus, Cena returned and defeated Del Rio in a rematch for the title.

Roman Reigns won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on November 22, 2015, and held the title for less than 1 day.

Roman Reigns won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on December 14, 2015, and held the title for 40 days.

Triple H won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on January 24, 2016, and held the title for 69 days.

Roman Reigns won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on April 3, 2016, and held the title for 76 days.

The New Era in WWE began on May 1, 2016, and continues to the present. It introduced popular wrestlers such as Roman Reigns, The Shield, and AJ Styles.

On May 25, 2016, WWE relaunched the brand split, billed as the 'New Era', with unique rosters, championships, and ring sets/ropes for Raw and SmackDown.

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.

Seth Rollins won the WWE Championship on June 19, 2016, but his reign lasted less than a day.

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.

The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship was established on August 23, 2016.

AJ Styles won the WWE Championship on September 11, 2016, and held the title until January 29, 2017, for a total of 140 days.

At the Raw-branded Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event in 2016, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks made history by participating in the first-ever women's Hell in a Cell match, marking a significant milestone in the 'women's evolution' in WWE.

On November 17, 2016, WWE and Sky Deutschland signed a multi-year agreement to distribute WWE's premier pay-per-view events and broadcast Raw and SmackDown Live on SKY Sports starting in April 2017.

WWE Superstars ended its domestic broadcasting after 398 episodes on November 25, 2016.

On November 29, 2016, WWE introduced WWE 205 Live, a program specifically for their cruiserweight division, focusing exclusively on wrestlers who qualify for the division.

On December 15, 2016, WWE established the WWE United Kingdom Championship through a 16-man tournament, with the eventual plan to establish a UK-based brand with its own weekly television show.

Wal3ooha is a weekly studio show produced by WWE for the Middle East and North Africa market, airing since 2017.

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.

Bray Wyatt won the WWE Championship on February 12, 2017, and held the title until April 2, 2017, for a total of 48 days.

After winning a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 33, Cena proposed marriage to Nikki Bella, which she accepted.

On April 10, 2017, WWE and DAZN made Raw and SmackDown available live in Japan with Japanese commentary.

On April 27, 2017, WWE and TV5 reached a new agreement to broadcast one-hour editions of SmackDown.

On May 12, 2017, WWE and Saran Media reached a new multi-year agreement to televise Raw and SmackDown.

On July 10, 2017, WWE and AB 1 extended their partnership into its 18th year with a new, multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming.

On August 24, 2017, WWE and Flow reached a multi-year agreement to televise WWE's flagship programmes Raw and SmackDown.

Rich Swann was arrested in Gainesville, Florida on charges of battery and kidnapping/false imprisonment involving his wife, Vannarah Riggs. This led to his indefinite suspension by WWE and subsequent release on February 15, 2018.

On December 13, 2017, WWE and Facebook introduced a new Internet in-ring series called WWE Mixed Match Challenge that streamed live in the U.S. exclusively on Facebook Watch.

Premiering on January 16, 2018, WWE Mixed Match Challenge featured wrestlers from both the Raw and SmackDown rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice.

Eric Arndt, known as Enzo Amore, was under investigation for alleged sexual assault reported to authorities in October 2017. This led to his suspension and subsequent firing from WWE, with the scheduled title defense at the Royal Rumble being cancelled.

At the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Ronda Rousey had an in-ring altercation with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, culminating in her signing a WWE contract on Raw and officially joining the Raw brand.

The NXT North American Championship was established on April 7, 2018.

On October 28, 2018, WWE held their first all-women pay per view, WWE Evolution, featuring a highly acclaimed last woman standing match between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, which marked a significant moment in the rise of women's wrestling in WWE.

On November 29, 2018, Cena was honored with the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award by Sports Illustrated, recognizing his significant impact and contributions to sports and entertainment.

On January 1, Cena made a comeback to WWE television on SmackDown and issued an open challenge to any male wrestler in the locker room. Becky Lynch, also known as 'The Man', accepted the challenge, leading to a mixed tag team bout with Andrade Cien Almas and Zelina Vega.

On January 14, Cena participated in a triple threat match against Finn Bálor and Drew McIntyre to determine the number one contender for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble. However, Bálor emerged victorious.

The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship is a women's professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE.

At WrestleMania 35, Cena made an appearance in his 'Doctor of Thuganomics' persona, interrupting Elias' concert and delivering his finisher on Elias after insulting him.

On July 22, Cena returned for the Raw Reunion special edition and participated in a rap battle with The Usos.

The AEW Women's World Championship was established on October 2, 2019, to showcase the top female talent in AEW.

Brock Lesnar began his championship reign on October 4, 2019, which lasted for 184 days until April 5, 2020. This marked one of the significant events in the WWE history.

The AEW World Championship was first awarded on November 9, 2019, to Chris Jericho, making him the inaugural champion in AEW's history.

Blockbusters is a daily studio show produced by WWE for the Indian market, running since 2020.

The AEW World Tag Team Championship was introduced on January 21, 2020, to recognize the top tag teams in AEW.

After a seven-month hiatus, Cena returned to WWE during the February 28, 2020 episode of SmackDown. He announced his return and was challenged by 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt to a match at WrestleMania 36, which Cena accepted.

In March 2020, WWE began to be impacted by the American onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, leading to major changes in the production and airing of WWE events, marking a significant shift in the company's operations.

In mid-March 2020, WWE began filming its weekly programs at the Performance Center without spectators and with only essential staff present, starting with the March 13 episode of SmackDown. This was in response to the American onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of locker rooms to the media by major sports leagues.

On March 16, 2020, WrestleMania 36, originally scheduled to take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, was moved to Orlando to be held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked a significant change in the event's format and location.

At WrestleMania 36, The Undertaker defeated AJ Styles in a Boneyard match, which was later confirmed to be Undertaker's final match, marking a significant moment in WWE history.

Drew McIntyre won the WWE Championship on April 5, 2020, and held it until October 25, 2020, which lasted for 202 days.

Live broadcasts for WWE programming returned on April 13, 2020, with existing arrangements continuing. This decision was made in response to the need to provide people with a diversion from the challenging times brought about by the pandemic.

On April 15, 2020, WWE initiated a series of cuts and layoffs in response to the pandemic, including releasing a number of performers, producers, referee, and multiple NXT/Performance Center trainees and staff. This action caused significant backlash from fans and media outlets.

The AEW TNT Championship was unveiled on May 23, 2020, as a title specifically associated with AEW's weekly television show on TNT.

On July 2, 2020, WWE purchased rival turned partnered-wrestling promotion Evolve, acquiring all their wrestling talents and rights, marking a significant development in the wrestling industry.

The documentary series revisits WWE's most memorable Superstar stories and most heated rivalries.

The protégé-and-mentor relationship between Daniel Bryan and The Miz transforms into a decade-long rivalry due to their mutual disdain for each other.

Bret and Owen Hart engage in a fierce battle, turning brotherly love into a rivalry.

Daniel Bryan and The Miz's deep-seeded disdain for one another turns a protégé-and-mentor relationship into a decade-long rivalry, resulting in arguably the most intense verbal encounter in WWE history.

AJ Styles arrives to showcase his exceptional athletic abilities in sports entertainment.

The event 'The Face That Runs the Place' took place on August 19, 2020.

Rocky Maivia fights to succeed despite facing harsh rejection from fans.

Christian becomes the World Heavyweight Champion after Edge's retirement, but his reign is short-lived as he loses the title to Randy Orton five days later. This loss triggers Christian's obsession with regaining the championship, leading to a downward spiral.

Christian's reign as World Heavyweight Champion comes to an end as he loses the title to Randy Orton. This loss triggers Christian's obsession with regaining the championship, leading to a downward spiral.

The NXT Heritage Cup Championship was introduced on September 1, 2020.

Flair provokes Savage by involving Miss Elizabeth in their conflict, causing tension and animosity between the two wrestlers.

Randy Orton held the WWE Championship from October 25, 2020, to November 16, 2020, which lasted for 22 days.

Drew McIntyre held the WWE Championship from November 16, 2020, to February 21, 2021, which lasted for 96 days.

Biography: WWE Legends is a television series produced by WWE and A&E, airing since 2021.

The Miz held the WWE Championship from February 21, 2021, to March 1, 2021, which lasted for 8 days.

Bobby Lashley held the WWE Championship from March 1, 2021, to September 13, 2021, which lasted for 195 days.

In 2021, WWE announced that NBCUniversal Television and Streaming had acquired the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to WWE Network, and that the service would be folded into the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service Peacock on March 18, 2021, ahead of the 2021 Fastlane event.

After a transitional period, the standalone WWE Network ceased operations in the United States on April 4, 2021.

WWE held the inaugural NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver on April 7 and April 8, 2021, as a two-night event, marking a significant addition to the NXT event calendar.

WrestleMania 37, held in April 2021, marked WWE's first major event to be held outside of the ThunderDome and with live fans allowed back in the arena, signifying a significant return to live events after the pandemic.

WrestleMania 37 continued with paying fans attending the event at reduced capacity from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

On the April 30, 2021 episode of WWE SmackDown, fan-favorite wrestler Daniel Bryan lost to Roman Reigns in a championship vs. career match for the Universal Championship and subsequently left the WWE.

WWE resumed full time live touring with full capacity crowds on July 17, 2021, with the live broadcast of SmackDown from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

After 15 months, Cena made his return to WWE programming at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view on July 18, 2021, confronting Roman Reigns after the latter had retained his Universal Championship in the main event.

Randy Orton formed an entertaining and successful tag team partnership with Riddle, leading to captivating storylines and matches in WWE.

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

Big E became the champion on September 13, 2021, and held the title until January 1, 2022, for 110 days.

WWE NXT was revamped with major changes to 'NXT 2.0' starting from September 14, 2021.

Charlotte Flair's return to WWE brought a renewed energy to the women's division, as she continued to showcase her unparalleled talent and legacy in the company.

Seth Rollins' intense and personal feud with Edge captivated audiences with its emotional storytelling and high-stakes matches in WWE.

NXT Level Up is a weekly television show produced by WWE, started in 2022.

On January 11, 2022, Major League Wrestling (MLW) filed an anti-trust lawsuit against WWE, accusing them of interfering in television and streaming deals and poaching talent.

Bobby Lashley held the championship title from January 29, 2022, to February 19, 2022, for 20 days.

Brock Lesnar made a comeback on February 19, 2022.

Roman Reigns started his reign as a champion on April 3, 2022.

Amidst an investigation into reported 'hush money' paid to a former employee following an affair, Vince McMahon stepped down as chairman and CEO of WWE and was replaced by his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, as the interim chairwoman of WWE.

Cena returned on the June 27 episode of Raw, which marked the 20th anniversary of his main roster in-ring debut. He cut a promo recalling his memories and thanking the fans for their support.

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.

The 2022 SummerSlam event held on July 30, 2022, was the first WWE pay-per-view event to be held under the leadership of Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was promoted to the position of WWE Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

WWE announced Paul 'Triple H' Levesque's promotion to the position of Chief Content Officer.

On September 9, 2022, WWE reached a new multi-year partnership deal with The Foxtel Group, allowing Foxtel to be the exclusive distributor of WWE in Australia, starting in early December 2022.

Stephanie McMahon resigned as Chairwoman and co-CEO, while Vince McMahon assumed the role of executive Chairman of WWE and Nick Khan became the sole CEO.

WWE and Endeavor reached a deal under which WWE would merge with UFC parent company Zuffa to form a new company, TKO Group Holdings, marking a significant shift in WWE's ownership and structure.

On September 2, 2023, WWE held Payback their final pay-per-view prior to transfer of ownership, in the main event of which Seth Rollins defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE made a deal with Endeavor Group Holdings to merge with Zuffa, the parent company of mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to form TKO Group Holdings, a new public company majority-owned by Endeavor.

The first WWE pay per view under TKO was NXT No Mercy on September 30, 2023.

Popular wrestler CM Punk returned to WWE in late 2023 and in his first match upon return he defeated Dominik Mysterio at WWE MSG Show on December 26, 2023.

Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez is a seasonal reality show broadcast on Hulu, featuring the romantic relationship between WWE personalities Bianca and Montez.

On January 23, 2024, Dwayne Johnson, also known as 'The Rock', joined the TKO Group Holdings board of directors.

On January 26, Vince McMahon resigned due to further sexual misconduct allegations, with Ari Emanuel obtaining greater control of TKO.

Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins have agreed to The Rock and Roman Reigns’ significant tag team challenge for WrestleMania.

The results of the Monday Night RAW event held on March 11, 2024.

The results of the NXT event held on March 12, 2024.

The Smackdown event on March 15, 2024 showcased thrilling matches and dramatic storylines.

Netflix will exclusively broadcast WWE's flagship weekly wrestling show Raw starting in January 2025 in the United States, Latin America, Canada and the United Kingdom. Netflix will also be the exclusive home of all WWE content outside of the U.S., which will include documentaries, original series, Smackdown, NXT and Premium Live Events such as Wrestlemania, Summerslam and the Royal Rumble.