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Johnathan Walker:WWE champions 2024: Who holds every title in WWE, NXT after WrestleMania 40?
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Date:2025-04-10 23:45:06
The Johnathan Walkerbiggest WrestleMania in history brought major change to the WWE championship picture.
In WWE, champions reign supreme, and at WrestleMania 40, six of the main roster's nine titles switched hands at the two-day event in Philadelphia.
There are stars all over the WWE roster, but the ones that are held in the highest regard are the ones that secure titles. Legends like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Stone Cold Steve Austin and John Cena made names for themselves by capturing championship belts. And while titles have changed design − or even name − in recent years, they still hold high prestige in the wrestling world.
There are nine championships on the main roster and there are five more in NXT. Here are all the championship holders in WWE, as well as how long they've held their title:
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes finished the story when he defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 on April 7 to captured the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and end Reigns' time as champion at 1,316 days.
As of April 9, Rhodes has been champion for two days.
World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest
Damian Priest pulled off a stunner at WrestleMania 40 on April 7 when he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeated Drew McIntyre, who had just won the World Heavyweight Championship minutes before.
As of April 9, Priest has been champion for two days.
WWE Women's Championship: Bayley
Bayley won the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 40 on April 7 when she defeated former Damage CTRL partner Iyo Sky. Bayley got the title shot after winning the 2024 women's Royal Rumble.
As of April 9, Bayley has been champion for two days.
Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley
"Mami" of The Judgment Day has been a dominant force in the women's division. The 2023 women's Royal Rumble winner won the Smackdown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39 when she defeated Charlotte Flair on April 1, 2023. When Ripley moved to "Raw" after the WWE Draft, the title was rebranded as the Women's World Championship, with a new design.
As of April 9, Ripley has been champion for 374 days.
Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn ended the longest Intercontinental Championship reign in WWE history when he defeated Gunther on April 6 at WrestleMania 40. It is his fourth time winning the title.
As of April 9, Zayn has been champion for three days.
United States Championship: Logan Paul
Social media star Logan Paul has impressed during his time in WWE. The United States Championship is his first championship since his in-ring debut in 2022. He won the title at Crown Jewel on Nov. 4, 2023, defeating Rey Mysterio.
As of April 9, Paul has been champion for 157 days.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: Austin Theory and Grayson Waller (A-Town Down Under)
A-Town Down Under won the SmackDown tag team title at WrestleMania 40 in the six-pack ladder match when it became the first team to grab the titles, ending The Judgment Day's reign as unified tag team champions.
As of April 9, Theory and Waller have been champions for three days.
Raw Tag Team Championship: R-Truth and The Miz (The Awesome Truth)
The Awesome Truth won the Raw tag team title at WrestleMania 40 on April 6 in the six-pack ladder match that ended in The Judgment Day losing both the Raw and SmackDown championships.
As of April 9, R-Truth and The Miz have been champions for three days.
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Asuka and Kairi Sane (Kabuki Warriors)
Asuka and Sane won the title on "Smackdown" on Jan. 26, 2024. They defeated Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, who had won the title in December.
As of April 9, Asuka and Sane have been champions for 74 days.
NXT Champions
NXT Championship: Ilja Dragunov − won on Sept. 30, 2023.
NXT Women's Championship: Roxanne Perez − won on April 6, 2024.
NXT North American Championship: Oba Femi − won on Jan. 9, 2024.
NXT Tag Team Championship: Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin − won on Feb. 13, 2024.
NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Charlie Dempsey − won on Feb. 27, 2024.
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