The Evolution Of Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship
The Evolution Of Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship
The Undisputed WWE Championship has a rich history involving mergers of previous championships, including the WWF Championship and World Championship, which unified to form the title.
The Undisputed WWE Championship has a rich history involving mergers of previous championships, including the WWF Championship and World Championship, which unified to form the title.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Mergers WWF Championship and WCW World Heavyweight Championship:
Chris Jericho became the first-ever Undisputed Champion in December 2001 by defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin at Vengeance, unifying the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and WWF Championship into the Undisputed WWF Championship
The Undisputed WWF Championship was renamed to Undisputed WWE Championship in 2002, following WWF's rebranding to WWE, retaining its lineage from the original WWF and WCW championships.
Randy Orton unified the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship by defeating John Cena at TLC 2013, creating the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, retaining lineage from both original titles.
The title reverted to WWE Championship on June 27, 2016, after Dean Ambrose's win, still representing a unified lineage including elements from the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship.
The title reverted to WWE Championship on June 27, 2016, after Dean Ambrose's win, still representing a unified lineage including elements from the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship.
Roman Reigns unified the WWE and Universal Championships at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, becoming the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, with both titles retaining their individual lineage
After Cody Rhodes' win at WrestleMania XL, the title was renamed to Undisputed WWE Championship, recognizing its lineage from previously merged titles, including WWE, Universal, and World Heavyweight Championships.
After Cody Rhodes' win at WrestleMania XL, the title was renamed to Undisputed WWE Championship, recognizing its lineage from previously merged titles, including WWE, Universal, and World Heavyweight Championships.
The Undisputed WWE Championship's complex history stems from mergers and renaming of prestigious titles over decades, reflecting a rich legacy of championship unification in professional wrestling.
The Undisputed WWE Championship's complex history stems from mergers and renaming of prestigious titles over decades, reflecting a rich legacy of championship unification in professional wrestling.