In the WWE, there’s no greater show of faith than to be handed a championship reign. Some like Jinder Mahal have just received their first, while others have reached the summit of the mountain on several occasions. Regardless of how many times a wrestler wins a championship, every single win is a memorable moment in WWE history and something to be treasured.
The WWE Universe often view those with the most number of world championships as the crowning jewel of the show, but there are many other championships to be won. Many a superstar has etched his name in history through the winning of other championships than the two main ones.
The names on this list won’t surprise you, but the names not present on the list may give you something to ponder about. Let’s proceed.
Here are the 5 superstars who currently hold the most number of championship belts in WWE.
#5 The Rock – 19 Titles
As perhaps the biggest name to ever come out of wrestling, The Rock has truly built on the foundation wrestling provided him. With billions of dollars of revenue grossed from his films, the Great One has taken his wrestling roots to the farthest corners of the globe. In his time at the top, the Brahma Bull won countless titles in the WWE.
The Attitude Era icon has been able to collect 19 championship wins as a wrestler, winning the world championship on 10 separate occasions. He is truly the definition of what can be achieved through charisma and star power.
Even in a time when Stone Cold Steve Austin was dominating, The Rock managed to have more championship reigns to his name because the people adored him so much.
#4 Chris Jericho – 22 Titles
As the ayatollah of rock ‘n’ rollah, Chris Jericho has done it all in his time in the WWE. The self-proclaimed rockstar of wrestling has achieved so much ever since his debut back in 2000. Y2J not only holds a plethora of championships, he also holds records in relation to those reigns. The Canadian is a record 9-time Intercontinental Champion, the most in history. He’s also one of the few men ever to hold the coveted WWF European Championship.rollah, Chris Jericho has done it all in his time in the WWE. The self-proclaimed rockstar of wrestling has achieved so much ever since his debut back in 2000. Y2J not only holds a plethora of championships, he also holds records in relation to those reigns. The Canadian is a record 9-time Intercontinental Champion, the most in history. He’s also one of the few men ever to hold the coveted WWF European Championship.
On top of all that, the former US Champion was the 4th ever WWE Grand Slam Champion, meaning he’s won every title there is to win in the WWE. Overall, Jericho has accumulated 22 championships in his time as a wrestler, with 6 of them being prestigious world title reigns.
#3 Triple H – 24 Titles
It’s crazy to think that Paul Levesque has been a mainstay on WWE programming for over 22 years now. The man who debuted as Hunter Hearst Helmsley back in 1995 has gone on to become one of the biggest names in professional wrestling.
The current Chief Operating Officer of the company has reached heights in the wrestling business many thought he never could, both professionally and kayfabe wise.
The Game now stands before us with 24 championship belts to his name, 14 of which have been world titles. He’s dominated the bright lights of the WWE and his 119 pay-per-view main events back his dominance further.
#2 John Cena – 27 Titles
‘The Face that Runs the Place’ has truly run the place for a very long time. In a star-studded career, it’s incredible to think that John Cena hasn’t actually won every title in the WWE. Many joke that the 16-time world champion has only got the Women’s Championship to add his resume but he’s never held the Intercontinental Championship either.joke that the 16-time world champion has only got the Women’s Championship to add his resume but he’s never held the Intercontinental Championship either.
Regardless of the missing piece in his showcase, John Cena has pretty much done it all in the WWE. Cena has appeared at Wrestlemania 13 times, won the Royal Rumble twice and has main evented 110 pay-per-views.
Those stats don’t even include his 27 championship wins, 16 of which were world championships.
#1 Edge – 31 Titles
The rated-R superstar was the hardcore fan’s favourite during the ruthless aggression era. While the WWE pushed John Cena to the moon, Edge quietly became the people’s champ. That’s why the tag team specialist won so many titles, and the WWE always needed him in a prominent spot on the card to sell tickets.
Alongside Christian, Edge became the face of tag team wrestling. The duo dominated the belts for a whole decade, amassing an astounding amount of wins. They redefined tag team wrestling and ensured the casual audience took it seriously.
Over his stellar wrestling career, Edge won 31 championships, 11 of them being solo world title reigns.
