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The WWE Universe has been hit hard by the release of some of the company's top superstars over the past year. Many superstars who the fans believed would remain with the company for a long time were released due to various reasons.
Currently, many superstars in WWE have notably been with the company for a long time. Sheamus, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, and The Miz are some of the big names who’ve been with the company for well over a decade.
However, there are a few other big names who’ve been performing for the company for a long time. Many fans might not be aware of the fact that a lot of their favorite superstars have been with the company for over a decade.
Take a look at 10 current WWE Superstars who’ve been with the company for over ten years.
Honorary Mention - Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre walked into WWE in 2007 and later signed a contract with the company in 2008. After competing in some decent feuds, McIntyre was dubbed "The Chosen One" by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
The Scottish Superstar failed to reach the top of WWE even though he had the management and the fans behind his back. After winning the Intercontinental Championship, he was moved to the lower mid-card in the company. In 2014, WWE released him from his contract after nearly six years.
The superstar worked on the independent circuit for some time before making a comeback to WWE in 2016. He was much more successful this time around and went on to become the NXT Champion.
In 2020, McIntyre won the Royal Rumble match and defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36 to win his first WWE Championship. The Scottish Warrior gets an honorary mention on this list as he has been with the company for over ten years, spread across two tenures.
#10. Titus O’Neil has been a prominent figure in WWE
Titus O’Neil has helped kickstart the careers of many WWE Superstars, including Apollo Crews and Dana Brooke. The inaugural WWE 24/7 Championship hasn’t won any top titles in the company even though he has been part of many interesting rivalries.
Titus remains one of the least featured superstars in WWE today. However, it is important to note that the superstar has been with the company for over a decade now.
Titus may have been away from the scenes for extended periods, but he has helped WWE with a lot of community and charity work. He joined WWE in 2009 and has been part of several tag teams throughout his career. He is someone who will likely remain with WWE until he retires from the sport.
#9-8. Xavier Woods and Big E have been part of WWE for over a decade
Xavier Woods will likely forever be remembered as the man who gave the WWE Universe The New Day and UpUpDownDown. Woods brought together Kofi Kingston and Big E to form one of the most iconic and successful factions in WWE history.
The 11-time tag team champion is also famous for his gaming YouTube Channel known as UpUpDownDown that has taken the internet by storm.
While Woods rose to prominence in 2014 when he formed New Day, it’s important to note that he’d been with the company for years before that. Woods joined WWE in 2010 and became a part of NXT before making it to the main roster.
Big E, on the other hand, rose to fame after attacking John Cena on the December 17, 2012, episode of RAW. Following the move, Big E aligned with AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler. Big E remained part of that storyline for some time before going on a solo run.
In 2014, Big E joined Woods to form New Day and remained with the faction for more than six years. It must be noted that the current Money in the Bank briefcase holder first joined WWE in 2009.
Big E became part of WWE NXT in 2012 and defeated Seth Rollins in early 2013 to become the NXT Champion for the first time in his career. Like Woods, Big E has also been with WWE for over a decade now.
While many fans know that Kofi Kingston has been with the company for well over ten years, it’s interesting to note that all three members of New Day have been competing for over a decade in WWE.
#7. Tamina found success in WWE after waiting for nearly ten years
On the May 14, 2021, episode of WWE SmackDown, Tamina teamed up with Natalya to win her first major title in the company. Tamina and Natalya defeated Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.
While Tamina had won the 24/7 Championship once in October 2019, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship victory was special. This was because it was Tamina’s first major title victory in over a decade.
The superstar has been part of several major storylines and championship matches throughout her lengthy career. She’s competed in several matches against now-retired WWE Superstars, including Kelly Kelly, Kaitlyn, Beth Phoenix, and Layla.
Tamina joined WWE in 2010 and aligned with her cousins, The Usos, for some time. Since then, Tamina has been involved in several partnerships where she was mainly seen as a sidekick.
The second-generation superstar has worked hard throughout her career to reach where she is today. Even though she hasn’t been too successful or prominent, she is still one of the longest-tenured active female superstars in the locker room.
#6. Naomi has been one of the longest-tenured female WWE Superstars
Naomi made her WWE RAW debut in January 2012 as part of The Funkadactyls. Naomi was one of Brodus Clay’s valets early in her main roster career.
Since then, Naomi has won the SmackDown Women’s Championship twice in her career. This shows just how far the WWE Superstar has come in her wrestling journey.
Naomi joined WWE back in 2009 and became the inaugural FCW Divas Champion. She was made part of some mid-card rivalries in WWE NXT that kept her busy early in her career.
Naomi has been part of WWE for over twelve years now. She found love in the company and is married to WWE Superstar Jimmy Uso.
#5. Cesaro is still looking for his first WWE world title
Former WWE United States Champion Cesaro has found himself in many tag teams during his time in the company. Cesaro has teamed up with Jack Swagger, Tyson Kidd, and most famously, Sheamus during his career.
The superstar recently picked up steam on the SmackDown roster. He got his first singles world championship match against Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania Backlash.
The former Paul Heyman guy joined WWE in 2011. This means that he has been with the company for over a decade now. Cesaro is known as the pound-for-pound strongest wrestler in WWE today. However, he is still looking for a world title reign in the company.
#4. Seth Rollins has carved a niche for himself in WWE
Seth Rollins is currently one of the top superstars in WWE. Rollins gained a lot of popularity when he was part of The Shield and when he was seen as The Architect. Over the years, The Drip God has had several world title reigns and remained at the top of the card more often than not.
The Shield made their main roster debut in 2012. That means it’s almost been a decade since the debut of one of the most iconic factions in WWE history. Rollins himself joined the company back in 2010.
He was first part of Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), following which he joined WWE NXT and became the inaugural champion of the brand. Rollins has been performing in WWE for over a decade, however, his gimmicks and rivalries still seem a lot fresher than many other superstars who’ve been part of the company for longer.
The former Universal Champion has provided many interesting rivalries and storylines. Keeping in mind his work in the ring and pull-factor, WWE will likely try hard to retain him for his entire wrestling career.
#3-1. Roman Reigns and The Usos have earned the right to lead WWE
Seth Rollins isn’t the only member of The Shield who’s been with WWE for over a decade. Universal Champion Roman Reigns has been one of the top men in the wrestling industry for some time and he has had some of the most favorable bookings in WWE.
Reigns got one of the biggest pushes after The Shield broke up. At a time when the fans did not back him too much, the creative team saw something special in him.
The Tribal Chief is currently busy proving his haters wrong as he has turned himself into one of the best heels of the decade. Reigns has been part of WWE since 2010, but he only had his first major heel turn last year.
Jimmy and Jey Uso (collectively known as The Usos) can also be considered veterans in WWE. The twins have been part of WWE since 2009 and have won several tag team championships together.
Reigns and The Usos have been leading SmackDown as The Bloodline for the past several months. The three superstars have earned the right to call the brand their own as they’ve been winning championships in the company for well over a decade.
