Comparing the 24x7 title with the Hardcore title

#2 Most reigns: Raven (27) vs R-Truth (37)

R-Truth and Raven have had most title reigns for each version of the belt

The original Hardcore title wasn't centered around a single Superstar with as many as 10 wrestlers enjoying eight or more reigns with the title. The 24x7 title, on the other hand, has just one wrestler who has accomplished the same feat - none other than R-Truth. Truth has won the 24x7 title a whopping 37 times with Mojo Rowley coming a distant second with seven reigns.

As far as the Hardcore title is concerned, Raven leads the way with 27 separate title reigns ahead of Crash Holly with 22 and Steven Richards with 21.

There are just four men who have won both the Hardcore and 24x7 titles. R-Truth has had 2 Hardcore title reigns in his previous incarnation as K-Kwik while Gerald Brisco has 2 Hardcore titles to his credit in addition to a sole 24x7 title run. Additionally, Kane and Pat Patterson have won both titles once each.

The sheer number of reigns defines Truth as the flag bearer for the 24x7 title, but it is an act that is losing its sheen due to the lack of a long term pay-off. The Hardcore title was more distributed over the roster, with considerably better storylines for the talent. Additionally, the Hardcore title was supposed to be a speciality, with a big bump or weapons a virtual certainty in all the title defences, but the 24x7 title relies on the surprise element too frequently.