Who is the first WWE NXT Champion?

Seth Rollins became the inaugural NXT Champion by defeating Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on July 26, 2012 (aired August 29). As of May 8, 2022, there have been 27 reigns among 20 different champions and three vacancies.

Who was the first 2 time NXT Champion?

On the July 26 taping of NXT (aired August 29), Seth Rollins defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion. On November 19, 2016, at TakeOver: Toronto, Samoa Joe became the first performer to hold the championship on more than one occasion.

Who is the oldest NXT Champion?

5 Oldest NXT Champions (& 5 Oldest WWE Champions)

1. 1 WWE Champion: Vince McMahon (54 Years)
2. 2 NXT Champion: Robert Roode (39 Years) ...
3. 3 Universal Champion: Goldberg (53 Years) ...
4. 4 NXT Champion: Finn Balor (39 Years) ...
5. 5 WWE Champion: Hulk Hogan (48 Years) ...
6. 6 NXT Champion: Samoa Joe (37 Years) ...
7. 7 WWE Champion: Triple H (46 Years) ...

When was the first NXT Champion crowned?

The first NXT Champion was crowned on July 26, 2012, with Seth Rollins defeating Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals.

Who is the NXT Champion 2022?

Seven matches were contested at the event, with one match featured on the pre-show. In the main event, Dolph Ziggler defeated Bron Breakker to retain the NXT Championship.

Who is the oldest wrestler in NXT?

Bobby Fish is the oldest wrestler on the NXT brand at 43 years old.

Who is the longest reigning WWE Champion?

The longest WWE championship reign belongs to Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, who held the the title from May 17, 1963 until Jan. 18, 1971 for a grand total of 2,803 days. Sammartino actually makes the list twice, as he had the fourth-longest title reign as well!

Who WWE universal champion?

Roman Reigns is the current champion in his second reign. He won the title by defeating previous champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman, who Reigns pinned, in a No Holds Barred triple threat match at Payback on August 30, 2020, in Orlando, Florida.

Who is youngest WWE champion?

But who is the youngest WWE Champion in history? Brock Lesnar is the youngest superstar to win the WWE Championship. Lesnar won his first championship at the age of 25, defeating The Rock at the SummerSlam pay-per-view in 2002.

Which belt is the highest in WWE?

The WWE and World Heavyweight Championships are the two most prestigious titles in all of pro wrestling. They've been held by dozens upon dozens of Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers, and they have traditionally been the most coveted championships in the WWE.

Who is the best wrestler of WWE?

Top 10 Best WWE Wrestlers of All Time

• Steve Austin. Steve Austin, also known as cold stone, is considered the best professional wrestler ever. ...
• The Undertaker. ...
• The Rock. ...
• John Cena. ...
• Roman Reigns. ...
• Kevin Owens. ...
• Cesaro. ...
• Seth Rollins.

Who is the youngest in NXT?

NXT: The 5 Youngest & 5 Oldest Wrestlers Currently In The Roster

1. 1 OLDEST: Bobby Fish (Age: 43)
2. 2 YOUNGEST: Rhea Ripley (Age: 23) ...
3. 3 OLDEST: Mercedes Martinez (Age: 39) ...
4. 4 YOUNGEST: Velveteen Dream (Age: 24) ...
5. 5 OLDEST: Finn Balor (Age: 38) ...
6. 6 YOUNGEST: Mansoor (Age: 24) ...
7. 7 OLDEST: Fandango (Age: 38) ...

Who is the youngest WWE Hall of Famer?

@TheBethPhoenix! Speaking of the youngest superstar to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the distinction belongs to Beth Phoenix. She was inducted as part of the 2017 class. Born on November 24, 1980, The Glamazon was 36 years, 4 months, and 7 days old when she became a part of the acclaimed category.

Who has the longest wrestling career?

Making his debut on 20 November 1990 as part of the Survivor Series, Mark Calaway (aka "The Undertaker", USA) has had the longest ongoing tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) of any active wrestler: 27 years 139 days as of 8 April 2018.

How much is a WWE belt worth?

The most basic replica belts with three nickel plates and no other adornments cost just under $1,000, but some of the more complex gold-plated designs like those used by WWE can sell for more than $10,000.