Ready to test your WWE knowledge? The Ultimate WWE Championship Trivia Quiz is here to challenge even the biggest fans.
From legendary champions to historic matches, this quiz covers it all. Think you know your stuff?
Get ready to dive deep into WWE’s rich championship history. Let’s see if you can ace these questions!
Grab your virtual championship belt and let’s get started with some thrilling WWE trivia!
WWE Championship Origins and Legends
The WWE Championship has a storied past, full of iconic moments and legendary wrestlers. Understanding its origins helps appreciate its prestige.
Many of wrestling’s greatest stars have held this coveted title, shaping the history of WWE. Let’s explore the beginnings and legends.
These questions will test your knowledge of how the championship started and the pioneers who made it famous.
1. Who was the first-ever WWE Champion?
2. In what year was the WWE Championship first introduced?
3. Which WWE Hall of Famer holds the record for the longest single WWE Championship reign?
4. Which wrestler was known as “The Texas Tornado” and won the WWE Championship in the 1980s?
5. Who ended Hulk Hogan’s first WWE Championship reign in 1991?
6. What was the nickname of the championship belt during the 1980s?
7. Which WWE legend is famous for the “Yes!” chant and multiple WWE Championship reigns?
8. Who was the first African-American to win the WWE Championship?
9. Which WWE Superstar was known as “The Heartbreak Kid” and held the WWE Championship multiple times?
10. Which WWE Championship match is widely regarded as the first to headline WrestleMania?
11. Who was the youngest WWE Champion in history?
12. Which WWE Hall of Famer won the WWE Championship five times during the 1990s?
13. Which WWE Superstar was known for the “Attitude Era” and multiple WWE Championship runs?
14. Who won the WWE Championship at the first-ever Money in the Bank Ladder Match?
15. Which iconic WWE Champion was nicknamed “The Phenomenal One”?
Now that you’ve brushed up on the WWE Championship’s legendary origins and icons, let’s dive into some memorable matches and unforgettable moments.
Historic WWE Championship Matches and Moments
The WWE Championship has been the centerpiece of countless unforgettable matches. Some bouts have changed wrestling history forever.
From epic rivalries to shocking upsets, these moments keep fans on the edge of their seats. Ready to relive the action?
We’ll test your memory of some of the most talked-about WWE Championship matches ever.
16. At which event did Shawn Michaels famously win his first WWE Championship in a ladder match?
17. Who did Bret Hart defeat to win his first WWE Championship?
18. Which match is known as the “Montreal Screwjob” involving the WWE Championship?
19. Who defeated The Undertaker to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 22?
20. At which event did CM Punk have his famous “Pipe Bomb” promo before winning the WWE Championship?
21. Which wrestler cashed in Money in the Bank to win the WWE Championship from Edge in 2006?
22. Who did Randy Orton defeat to win his first WWE Championship?
23. What type of match ended with Seth Rollins winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 31?
24. Which WWE Championship match featured the first-ever Hell in a Cell on pay-per-view?
25. Who was the WWE Champion during the infamous “Fingerpoke of Doom” incident?
26. Who defeated Brock Lesnar to end his WWE Championship reign at WrestleMania 34?
27. Which event featured The Rock winning his first WWE Championship?
28. What was the outcome of the WWE Championship match between John Cena and AJ Styles at SummerSlam 2016?
29. Which WWE Superstar ended The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak?
30. Who cashed in Money in the Bank to win the WWE Championship during WrestleMania 31?
With those unforgettable matches in mind, it’s time to explore the champions themselves — their records, personalities, and what made them stand out.
WWE Champions: Records and Rivalries
The WWE Championship has seen a diverse array of champions, each bringing their own style and story to the title.
Some wrestlers have set records that still stand today, while fierce rivalries have defined entire eras.
Let’s test your knowledge about the champions and the battles that made WWE history.
31. Who holds the record for the most WWE Championship reigns?
32. Which two WWE Superstars had the famous “Brothers of Destruction” rivalry over the WWE Championship?
33. Who is the only WWE Superstar to win the WWE Championship in a Hell in a Cell match?
34. Which WWE Superstar had a famous rivalry with John Cena over the WWE Championship in the late 2000s?
35. Who was WWE Champion during the “Invasion” storyline involving WCW and ECW wrestlers?
36. Which WWE Superstar famously said “Austin 3:16” after winning the WWE Championship?
37. Which WWE Superstar turned heel after winning the WWE Championship in 2018, forming a new faction?
38. Who was the first WWE Superstar to hold both the WWE Championship and the WWE Universal Championship simultaneously?
39. Which WWE Superstar had a rivalry with Bret Hart known as the “Sharpshooter vs. Sweet Chin Music” feud?
40. Who succeeded John Cena as WWE Champion in 2013?
41. Which WWE Superstar was nicknamed “The Rated-R Superstar” during his WWE Championship runs?
42. Which WWE Superstar famously refused to tap out during a submission, leading to a WWE Championship loss in 2011?
43. Which WWE Superstar’s WWE Championship victory was interrupted by the debut of The Nexus?
44. Who was the first WWE Superstar to win the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania?
45. Which WWE Superstar was the first to unify the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship?
That wraps up our deep dive into the champions and their rivalries. Thanks for sticking with us through this WWE Championship journey!
Whether you aced the quiz or learned something new, the WWE Championship’s legacy is truly unforgettable.
Keep exploring, keep watching, and keep the WWE spirit alive!