7 women who held men's titles in WWE

Trish Stratus appearing on WWE Monday Night RAW
Trish Stratus appearing on WWE Monday Night RAW

#5 Maria Kanellis became the WWE 24/7 Champion

It was a turbulent few months for the Kanellis family in WWE during the first quarter of 2019. Just months prior, Mike and Maria had asked for their releases from WWE but ultimately re-signed with the company. The re-signing led to one of the most shocking moments in the history of the 24/7 Championship.

On the July 1st, 2019 episode of RAW, Maria revealed that she was pregnant. It should have been a special moment for Maria and Mike, but things took a turn on-screen.

A few weeks later, Mike captured the 24/7 Championship but, when he returned backstage, Maria instructed him to lay down so she could pin him to become the champion. He followed the orders, and Maria became the champ. Not only that, but Maria was pregnant at the time, which meant that she became the first pregnant 24/7 Champion in WWE history.


#4 Molly Holly was WWE Hardcore Champion

WWE Hall of Famer Molly Holly, then known as Mighty Molly, captured the WWE Hardcore Championship at WWE's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania. In 2002, the championship was still being contested under 24/7 rules.

During a backstage segment, Molly managed to pin fellow superhero The Hurricane to win the championship. The reign was short-lived, as when trying to evade anyone pinning her, she ran into the top half of a dutch door. This moment allowed Christian to come in and pin Molly and leave WrestleMania as the champion.


#3 Jacqueline won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

The Cruiserweight Championship was introduced to the WWE Universe in July 2001 following WWE's purchase of WCW. Several stellar performers such as Rey Mysterio, Tajiri, and Billy Kidman held the gold before Jacqueline captured the championship in 2004.

On the May 4th, 2004 episode of SmackDown, then-champion Chavo Guerrero issued an open challenge, putting the title on the line. Surprisingly, Jacqueline answered the challenge and picked up the victory. She became the first Cruiserweight Champion in WWE history. The late Daffney and Madusa held the title in WCW.

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