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Having your name etched in history as a Champion in the WWE is quite a privilege for any professional wrestler.
While we see the title change hands multiple times throughout the year, it is the reaction of the crowd that separates those moments from becoming memorable.
The WWE Universe straight-out rejected Jinder Mahal's and Randy Orton's recent run as the WWE Champion. However, some impressive victories in the past have left the fans teary-eyed and emotional.
So, without any further ado, let's dive deep and analyze some of the most sensational Championship wins that we will never forget.
Here are 10 Epic Championship Victories you will never forget
#10 Dean Ambrose wins the WWE Championship - Money in the Bank, 2016
Dean Ambrose's successful MITB cash-in led him to his first WWE Championship when he pinned Seth Rollins in the middle of the ring.
Being regarded as a weakling in The Shield, the Lunatic's win was met with a formidable reaction from the audience in attendance.
With Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins already aiming to grab the top title before the Brand Extension, it was Ambrose who stole the show that night.
It's ironic that all the members of the Shield held the WWE Championship on the same night. The Lunatic Fringe's fantastic cash-in gave us all a rejuvenating moment and something the fans won't ever forget.
#9 Dolph Ziggler wins the World Heavyweight Championship - Raw After WrestleMania 29, 2013
Speaking of Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler's successful cash-in on Alberto Del Rio was an outstanding moment in its own right.
The Raw after WrestleMania is always a great opportunity for the WWE to pull off something incredible like this.
Despite the divided opinions about his career, there's no way the fans will ever forget this sensational win. Everything from tip to toe worked for the 37-year old that night.
While he remains one of the most underrated talents on the roster, nobody can ever take that championship victory away from the Show-Off.
He might never be a World Champion again, but his shocking cash-in will always remain a memorable one.
#8 Bray Wyatt wins the WWE Championship - Elimination Chamber, 2017
Regardless of being trapped in WWE's lazy booking, there was a time when this demented cult leader had the whole world in his hands.
Bray Wyatt's uniqueness as a performer sets him apart from other men on the roster. His character-work and his enigmatic personality got him a lot of appraisals during his initial run.
But, WWE's lackluster booking turned Wyatt from a leader into a loser. However, the Eater of Worlds did conquer the world once when he defeated five elite competitors to win the gold for the first time at the Elimination Chamber.
Considering the match was so good, it made the fans forgive WWE for holding the cult leader down for so long.
A.J. Styles' Phenomenal Forearm countered by Bray Wyatt's Sister Abigail was nothing less than a 'thing of beauty'.
Whether Wyatt ever returns to the main event picture or not, it's difficult for him to surpass that moment. It's always special the first time.
#7 The Hardy Boyz win the Raw Tag-Team Championships- WrestleMania 33, 2017
If there's anything that brought the house down at WrestleMania 33, it was the shocking return of the Hardy Boyz.
The tag-team division was handed a significant boost when the highly successful duo returned and won the Raw Tag-Team Championships.
A significant reason why the victory remains so monumental is the ovation they received that night.
Matt Hardy's Broken gimmick became one of the biggest things in wrestling and bringing them back only meant something great was coming.
The crowd erupted when their music hit and welcomed the duo with 'Delete' chants heard all over Orlando.
Judging by the current scenario, it's unlikely that they will cross paths anytime soon, but when they do, they'll make sure it's wonderful.
#6 John Cena wins the WWE Championship - Royal Rumble, 2017
While there's no denying that John Cena has won the WWE Championship multiple times, his recent title win was indeed a memorable one.
John Cena's quest to become a 16-time World Champion was fulfilled at the Royal Rumble. His match against A.J. Styles was a 'Match of the Year' candidate and elevated Cena's credibility as a performer.
By defeating The Phenomenal One at the Royal Rumble, the 41-year old legend cemented his position as the greatest of all time.
He's currently tied with Ric Flair with 16-title reigns, and if John Cena's career statistics are anything to go by, there's a strong possibility that he might end up breaking that too.
#5 Bayley wins the NXT Championship - NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, 2015
Bayley's determination and dream to conquer the NXT Championship came true when she defeated Sasha Banks in a gruesome encounter.
Both the superstars gave everything they had in the ring and elevated the level of women's wrestling. The match still remains one of the most iconic bouts in NXT's history.
Right from the storyline to the action in the ring, everything about this feud was picture perfect.
The sensational win made Bayley the heart and soul of NXT, and led Triple H to push her to the top of the mountain.
If Vince McMahon ever wants to figure out Bayley's potential as an elite competitor, all he has to do is revisit the WWE Network and watch her epic victory over Sasha Banks. This one really chilled my spines.
#4 Kevin Owens wins the Universal Championship - Monday Night Raw, 2016
After Finn Balor was forced to relinquish his Universal Championship, WWE decided to have a Fatal 4-way to decide the next Champion.
Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Big Cass competed to grab the top spot in what was a terrific bout.
With Rollins and Reigns favorite's to win the gold, it was Triple H's shocking interference that changed the game.
The Cerebral Assassin screwed his former protege and assisted the Prizefighter to become the next Universal Champion.
This could be the most shocking moment in Monday Night Raw history and changed the landscape of the company for good.
#3 Seth Rollins wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship- WrestleMania 31, 2015
WrestleMania 31 is widely regarded as one of the best WrestleMania's of all time. The show had tons of exciting moments to back it up and exceeded expectations.
However, the moment that stole the show was Seth Rollins' epic championship victory. The Architect pulled off the heist of the century in what was an enthralling end to the Show of Shows.
While Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar did bring the big fight in the main event, Seth Rollins' cash-in acted like an icing on the cake.
It still remains one of the most successful MITB cash-ins and positioned Seth Rollins as the only superstar to defeat Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar on the same night.
#2 Daniel Bryan wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship- WrestleMania 30, 2014
The revolutionary Yes! Movement brought the house down in New Orleans and led Daniel Bryan to pull off a miracle on Bourbon Street.
The Yes! Man defeated Randy Orton and Batista in the main event of WrestleMania 30 to fulfill a life-long dream.
The crowd's investment in Bryan's story elevated him to greater things and coerced the management to put him on the top.
The WWE Universe united as a force to get back behind the 36-year old Superstar and turned him into an icon.
This championship victory catapulted Daniel Bryan to the top of the mountain and made him into a household name.
#1 CM Punk wins the WWE Championship - Money in the Bank, 2011
CM Punk and his ideology to change the World Wrestling Entertainment for good inspired many independent wrestlers to make the transition.
The Best in the World was as hot as a forest fire during 2011 and managed to gravitate all the attention towards him with his epic Pipe-Bomb promo.
His grievances with John Cena, Vince McMahon and the current product added a bit of realism to the storyline.
His match with the Franchise at MITB 2011 received a 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer and elevated CM Punk as the Guy in the WWE.
Right from the beginning to the very end of the feud, Punk and Cena went toe-to-toe and told a beautiful story in the ring.
The Cult of Personality leaving the All-State Arena in his hometown of Chicago with the most coveted prize in sports entertainment still gives us goosebumps.
