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.
Audited 2026 Season Stats
WWE Championship Records Intelligence Hub
Drew McIntyre
WON TITLE AGAINST: CODY RHODES (Jan 09, 2026)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Sami Zayn | Royal Rumble |
| Jan 09, 2026 | WIN (2-1) vs. Cody Rhodes Three Stages of Hell | SmackDown #1377 |
CM Punk
WON TITLE AGAINST: JEY USO (Nov 1, 2025)| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Finn Balor | RAW #1704 |
| Jan 05, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Bron Breakker | RAW #1702 |
Stephanie Vaquer
WON TITLE AGAINST: IYO SKY (Sep 20, 2025)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Raquel Rodriguez Philly Street Fight | RAW #1706 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | WIN (Pin) vs. Nikki Bella & Raquel Rodriguez | RAW #1701 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | NO CONTEST vs. Raquel Rodriguez | RAW #1699 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | WIN vs. Nikki Bella | Survivor Series |
| Nov 10, 2025 | WIN vs. Raquel Rodriguez | RAW #1694 |
Jade Cargill
WON TITLE AGAINST: TIFFANY STRATTON (Nov 1, 2025)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Jordynne Grace | SmackDown #1382 |
Becky Lynch
WON TITLE AGAINST: MAXXINE DUPRI (Jan 05, 2026)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Maxxine Dupri | RAW #1704 |
| Jan 05, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Maxxine Dupri | RAW #1702 |
Giulia
WON TITLE AGAINST: CHELSEA GREEN (Jan 02, 2026)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Alexa Bliss | SmackDown #1377 |
| Jan 02, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Chelsea Green | SmackDown #1376 |
Dominik Mysterio
WON TITLE AGAINST: JOHN CENA (Nov 29, 2025)| Date | Opponent / Result | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Currently sidelined with shoulder injury. | ||
Carmelo Hayes
WON TITLE AGAINST: ILJA DRAGUNOV (Dec 26, 2025)| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Rey Fenix | SmackDown #1380 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Ilja Dragunov | SmackDown #1379 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Leon Slater | SmackDown #1378 |
| Jan 09, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura | SmackDown #1377 |
| Jan 02, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Johnny Gargano | SmackDown #1376 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | WIN (Pin) vs. Ilja Dragunov | SmackDown #1375 |
The Usos
WON TITLE AGAINST: AJ STYLES & DRAGON LEE (Dec 29, 2025)| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Alpha Academy | RAW #1707 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | WIN (Pin) vs. AJ Styles & Dragon Lee | RAW #1701 |
MFT (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga)
WON TITLE AGAINST: THE WYATT SICKS (Jan 23, 2026)| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. The Wyatt Sicks | SmackDown #1379 |
Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY
WON TITLE AGAINST: THE KABUKI WARRIORS (Jan 05, 2026)| Date | Opponent | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | DRAW (DCO) vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend | SmackDown #1382 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Giulia & Kiana James | SmackDown #1381 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez | SNME #43 |
| Jan 05, 2026 | WIN (Pin) vs. The Kabuki Warriors | RAW #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.