Official WWE Championship Records 2026: Live Title Defense Tracker | PWS

Official 2026 WWE Championship Records

Welcome to the definitive hub for tracking WWE Championship Records. In the modern era of sports entertainment, the prestige of a title reign is measured not just by its longevity, but by the frequency and caliber of title defenses. This live database monitors every televised championship match across RAW, SmackDown, and Premium Live Events, providing real-time data on “Days Held” and “Defense Frequency.”

From the historic reigns of the “Undisputed” era to the newly minted mid-card titles for the women’s division, our ledger ensures you have the most accurate statistics available. For detailed career bios on these champions, visit our internal WWE Roster page. We utilize a strict “Television Only” audit system, meaning House Show defenses are excluded to maintain narrative continuity.

WWE Championship Records 2026 Live Title Tracker

Audited 2026 Season Stats

WWE Championship Records Intelligence Hub

Drew McIntyre Undisputed WWE Champion
Undisputed WWE Champion

Drew McIntyre

WON TITLE AGAINST: CODY RHODES (Jan 09, 2026)
Days Held
Defenses1
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Jan 31, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Sami ZaynRoyal Rumble
Jan 09, 2026WIN (2-1) vs. Cody Rhodes Three Stages of HellSmackDown #1377
CM Punk World Heavyweight Champion
World Heavyweight Champion

CM Punk

WON TITLE AGAINST: JEY USO (Nov 1, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses2
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponentEvent
Jan 19, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Finn BalorRAW #1704
Jan 05, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Bron BreakkerRAW #1702
Stephanie Vaquer Women's World Champion
Women’s World Champion

Stephanie Vaquer

WON TITLE AGAINST: IYO SKY (Sep 20, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses5
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Feb 02, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Raquel Rodriguez Philly Street FightRAW #1706
Dec 29, 2025WIN (Pin) vs. Nikki Bella & Raquel RodriguezRAW #1701
Dec 15, 2025NO CONTEST vs. Raquel RodriguezRAW #1699
Nov 29, 2025WIN vs. Nikki BellaSurvivor Series
Nov 10, 2025WIN vs. Raquel RodriguezRAW #1694
Jade Cargill WWE Women's Champion
WWE Women’s Champion

Jade Cargill

WON TITLE AGAINST: TIFFANY STRATTON (Nov 1, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses1
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Feb 13, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Jordynne GraceSmackDown #1382
Becky Lynch Womens Intercontinental Champion
Women’s Intercontinental Champion

Becky Lynch

WON TITLE AGAINST: MAXXINE DUPRI (Jan 05, 2026)
Days Held
Defenses1
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Jan 19, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Maxxine DupriRAW #1704
Jan 05, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Maxxine DupriRAW #1702
Giulia Womens United States Champion
Women’s United States Champion

Giulia

WON TITLE AGAINST: CHELSEA GREEN (Jan 02, 2026)
Days Held
Defenses1
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Jan 09, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Alexa BlissSmackDown #1377
Jan 02, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Chelsea GreenSmackDown #1376
Dominik Mysterio Intercontinental Champion
Intercontinental Champion

Dominik Mysterio

WON TITLE AGAINST: JOHN CENA (Nov 29, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses0
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponent / ResultEvent
Currently sidelined with shoulder injury.
Carmelo Hayes United States Champion
United States Champion

Carmelo Hayes

WON TITLE AGAINST: ILJA DRAGUNOV (Dec 26, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses5
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponentEvent
Jan 30, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Rey FenixSmackDown #1380
Jan 23, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Ilja DragunovSmackDown #1379
Jan 16, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Leon SlaterSmackDown #1378
Jan 09, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Shinsuke NakamuraSmackDown #1377
Jan 02, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Johnny GarganoSmackDown #1376
Dec 26, 2025WIN (Pin) vs. Ilja DragunovSmackDown #1375
The Usos World Tag Team Champions
World Tag Team Champions

The Usos

WON TITLE AGAINST: AJ STYLES & DRAGON LEE (Dec 29, 2025)
Days Held
Defenses1
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponentEvent
Feb 09, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Alpha AcademyRAW #1707
Dec 29, 2025WIN (Pin) vs. AJ Styles & Dragon LeeRAW #1701
MFT WWE Tag Team Champions
WWE Tag Team Champions

MFT (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga)

WON TITLE AGAINST: THE WYATT SICKS (Jan 23, 2026)
Days Held
Defenses0
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponentEvent
Jan 23, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. The Wyatt SicksSmackDown #1379
Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY WWE Womens Tag Team Champions
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY

WON TITLE AGAINST: THE KABUKI WARRIORS (Jan 05, 2026)
Days Held
Defenses3
Last Defended
Defense Record
DateOpponentEvent
Feb 13, 2026DRAW (DCO) vs. Nia Jax & Lash LegendSmackDown #1382
Feb 06, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Giulia & Kiana JamesSmackDown #1381
Jan 24, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne PerezSNME #43
Jan 05, 2026WIN (Pin) vs. The Kabuki WarriorsRAW #1702

Maintaining WWE Championship Records

Maintaining the integrity of WWE Championship Records requires a strict set of rules. A title defense is only officially recognized if the match ends in a pinfall, submission, or referee stoppage. Disqualifications (DQ) and Count-Outs allow the champion to retain the belt, but these results do not count as a successful “defense” in our Prestige Rating algorithm unless explicitly stipulated (e.g., No DQ Rules). This ensures that champions are not rewarded statistically for retaining via technicality.

The 30-Day Rule Analysis

A critical metric in our tracker is the “Last Defended” stat. WWE bylaws traditionally state that a champion must defend their title at least once every 30 days. When this counter exceeds 30, the text turns red (Alert Mode), indicating a potential storyline stripping of the title. With the road to Riyadh intensifying, we are monitoring heavyweights like Drew McIntyre and **The Usos** as they approach the 30-day threshold without televised defenses.

Championship Prestige in 2026

Not all titles are created equal. The Undisputed WWE Championship (SmackDown) and the World Heavyweight Championship (RAW) are designated as Tier 1 titles, main eventing Premium Live Events. The newly introduced Women’s Intercontinental and United States Championships serve as the workhorse titles, often defended weekly on television to build new stars. Tracking the defense frequency of these mid-card belts in our WWE Championship Records database often predicts the next breakout main eventer. For official title histories, visit WWE.com.

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