Why did WWE change the Intercontinental Championship?
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Why did WWE change the Intercontinental Championship?
The Intercontinental Championship has switched between brands over the years, usually as a result of the WWE Draft; the 2019 Superstar Shake-up moved the title to SmackDown.
Who is the current Intercontinental Champion 2021?
Shinsuke Nakamura
The Intercontinental Championship is held by two-time champion Shinsuke Nakamura, who defeated Apollo Crews on the August 13, 2021 episode of SmackDown.
Who won the Intercontinental Championship tonight on SmackDown?
Reigns
| No. | Champion | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| — | Vacated | Ahmed Johnson forfeited the championship after being attacked by the debuting Faarooq after winning an 11-man battle royal. |
| 40 | Marc Mero | Defeated Faarooq in a tournament final for the vacant championship. |
| 41 | Hunter Hearst Helmsley |
Who ended 2020 as Intercontinental Champion?
Championship Holders over time
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
| Shinsuke Nakamura | Aug 13, 2021 – Present | 121 days |
| Apollo Crews | Apr 11, 2021 – Aug 13, 2021 | 123 days |
| Big E | Dec 25, 2020 – Apr 11, 2021 | 106 days |
| Sami Zayn | Sep 27, 2020 – Dec 25, 2020 | 89 days |
Who won the Intercontinental Championship the most?
WWE Intercontinental Championship/Current champions
Who is the longest WWE Champion?
Bruno Sammartino
The longest reigning champion is Bruno Sammartino, who held the title from May 17, 1963, to January 18, 1971, for a total of 2,803 days (7 years, 8 months, and 1 day); Sammartino also holds the record for longest combined reign at 4,040 days.
Who is WWE Raw champion?
Current championships
| Raw | ||
|---|---|---|
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won |
| WWE Championship | Big E | September 13, 2021 |
| United States Championship | Damian Priest | August 21, 2021 |
| Raw Tag Team Championship | RK-Bro (Riddle and Randy Orton) | August 21, 2021 |
Who is the longest WWE champion?
Who was the first WWE champion?
Buddy Rogers
The first champion was Buddy Rogers, who won the championship in 1963.
Who most WWE titles?
John Cena
Most per championship
| No. | Champion | No. of reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Cena | 13 |
| 2 | Edge | 7 |
| 6 | Ric Flair | 6 |
| 4 | The Sandman | 5 |
Who started WWE?
Vince McMahon
Linda McMahon
WWE/Founders