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EditorialAll 58 Holders Of The WWE 24/7 Championship In Pictures

All 58 Holders Of The WWE 24/7 Championship In Pictures

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Hi folks! Today, I bring you a gallery of all 58 title holders of the WWE 24/7 Championship. As many will know, WWE deactivated the championship last week after Nikki Cross defeated Dana Brooke.

As a tribute to the rule made famous by the WWF Hardcore Championship, Mick Foley activated it to a mixed reaction on May 20, 2019. WWE recognizes 196 reigns, although this list includes 9 excluded reigns, bringing the overall tally to 205. The title’s history ended on November 9, 2022. Champions are listed in the order of when they first won the title.

#1. Titus O’Neil – 1 time, less than 1 day

He may be the only champion who didn’t need to pin anybody to claim it. Mick Foley laid the belt in the ring and Titus O’Neil picked it up during a scramble with many other Raw Superstars.

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#2. Robert Roode – 1 time, less than 1 day

He was the first superstar to claim the WWE 24/7 Championship via pin by taking it from Titus O’Neil moments after he picked it up.

#3. R-Truth – 54 times, 423 days

Almost fourteen months makes R-Truth the longest reigning 24/7 Champion in its history. He is the only superstar to have it for more than a year across his combined reigns, and the first to hold it for more than a week. He may hold the WWE record for most title reigns of any championship.

Many will agree that R-Truth was the most entertaining title holder. He will always be remembered as the ultimate 24/7, 48/7, 7/11, I-95 South (add more if you like) Champion. And that’s the truth!

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#4. Elias – 4 times, 15 days

He holds the distinction of being the first to pin R-Truth. Also, he is the first to have the 24/7 title rule suspended so he could wrestle a match without interference.

#5. Jinder Mahal – 2 times, less than 1 day

For his first reign, he became the first to claim the title in between shows. The change happened on a golf course and was uploaded to WWE’s website & social media. His second reign happened at the Frankfurt Airport on the way to Saudi Arabia. Again, this title change was uploaded to social media and shown later on TV.

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#6. Drake Maverick – 8 times, 23 days

R-Truth got his first rival in Drake Maverick, as the two fought over it for several months. After R-Truth pinned Maverick during his wedding ceremony to wife Renee Michelle, his obsessive pursuing of the title put a strain on their relationship and almost cost him his marriage.

#7. Heath Slater – 1 time, less than 1 day

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#8. Cedric Alexander – 3 times, less than 1 day

#9. Ethan Carter III – 4 times, less than 1 day

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#10. Pat Patterson – 1 time, less than 1 day

He was the oldest champion at 78 years, 184 days.

#11. Gerald Brisco – 1 time, less than 1 day

He pinned his long-time friend and fellow stooge, Pat Patterson.

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#12. Kelly Kelly – 1 time, less than 1 day

By pinning Gerald Brisco, she became the first woman to hold the WWE 24/7 Championship.

#13. Candice Michelle – 1 time, less than 1 day

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#14. Alundra Blayze – 1 time, less than 1 day

#15. Ted DiBiase – 1 time, less than 1 day

This happened during the Raw Reunion in 2019, which at the time, set a record for the most title changes in one night. The title changed hands from R-Truth, to Drake Maverick, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Kelly Kelly, Candice Michelle, Alundra Blayze, Ted DiBiase, and Drake Maverick again, before finally returning to R-Truth.

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#16. Mike Kanellis – 2 times, less than 1 day

#17. Maria Kanellis – 1 time, 7 days

Maria won the title by forcing her husband Mike Kanellis to lie down for her. A week later, she lost it when he betrayed her during a OB-GYN appointment. This marked the first time the title changed hands between husband & wife.

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#18. The Revival – 1 time, less than 1 day

The Revival decided they would be co-champions, making them the only team to do so. They are technically classed as the heaviest champion. It didn’t last long, as R-Truth & Carmella worked together to get it back.

#19. Rob Stone – 1 time, less than 1 day

Rob Stone is the first person outside of WWE to claim the championship, which he did on Fox College Football. He is a sports commentator for Fox Sports.

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#20. Bo Dallas – 1 time, less than 1 day

#21. Enes Kanter – 1 time, less than 1 day

The first sportsperson outside of WWE to hold the title. At the time, Enes Kanter (now Enes Kanter Freedom) played basketball for the Boston Celtics.

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#22. Mayor Glenn Jacobs – 1 time, less than 1 day

This is the last title Glenn Jacobs, otherwise known as Kane, won in his WWE career.

#23. Carmella – 4 times, 14 days

Spent much of her time helping R-Truth to regain the title, so it surprised everyone when she claimed her first reign by pinning him.

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#24. Marshmello – 1 time, 14 days

He is a well-known electronic music producer and DJ. On the SmackDown 20th anniversary show, he pinned Carmella by tripping and falling on to her. She later pinned him to take it back.

#25. Tamina – 9 times, less than 1 day

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#26. Sunil Singh – 4 times, 10 days

#27. Samir Singh – 5 times, 18 days

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#28. Michael Giaccio – 1 time, less than 1 day

Michael Giaccio became the first corporate WWE employee to claim the title when he pinned R-Truth at WWE Headquarters during an Employee Town Hall event. He was the company’s Senior Account Manager. R-Truth got it back during a Talent Relations meeting.

#29. Kyle Busch – 1 time, less than 1 day

Became the first professional racing car driver to claim the WWE 24/7 Championship. Who did he pin? R-Truth of course.

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#30. Akira Tozawa – 16 times, 87 days

Tozawa steadily become R-Truth’s second biggest rival after Drake Maverick, as they fought over the title for months. Overall, across his 16 reigns, Tozawa is the fourth longest reigning champion.

#31. Santa Claus – 1 time, less than 1 day

This happened at the Columbus Circle on the December 23, 2019 episode of Raw. For AEW and independent wrestling fans, they may know Santa Claus as Bear Bronson, one-half of the Bear Country tag team.

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#32. Mike Rome – 1 time, less than 1 day

During a WWE live event, Mike Rome rolled up Samir Singh to claim the title. Sunil Singh then rolled him up to bring it back to The Bollywood Boyz. This made him the first WWE ring announcer to become champion.

#33. Mojo Rawley – 7 times, 28 days

Mojo Rawley promised a new direction for the WWE 24/7 Championship. He wanted to be taken seriously by bringing prestige to the title, but this didn’t happen.

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#34. Riddick Moss – 1 time, 41 days

#35. Rob Gronkowski – 1 time, 67 days

When he claimed the title at WrestleMania 36, he was a retired NFL star. Less than a month later, the New England Patriots (who still owned his rights) traded him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Because of this, he no longer had the time to commit to WWE. He kept the title for over two months, before dropping it to R-Truth in his backyard. Due to his absence, he became by far the longest reigning champion for an outsider, and fifth overall in the all time list.

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#36. Shelton Benjamin – 3 times, 25 days

Like Mojo Rawley before him, he promised change for the WWE 24/7 Championship. It didn’t happen.

#37. Drew Gulak – 7 times, 7 days

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#38. Erik – 1 time, less than 1 day

#39. Tucker – 2 times, less than 1 day

He holds the record for the shortest single reign in title history, lasting a measly 4 seconds.

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#40. Gran Metalik – 1 time, less than 1 day

#41. Lince Dorado – 1 time, less than 1 day

Lince Dorado was the last new champion crowned on an episode of Raw that set a new record of 10 title changes. This turned out to be the all-time record. Like the Raw reunion, it began with R-Truth. From there, it went to Akira Tozawa, Erik, Drew Gulak, Tucker, Drew Gulak again, Tucker again, Gran Metalik, and then Lince Dorado (who pinned his friend), before returning to R-Truth.

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#42. The Gobbledy Gooker – 1 time, less than 1 day

WWE counts The Gobbledy Gooker as its own character, but it was actually Drew Gulak in the suit. It took place during the Survivor Series Kick Off by the panelist table. Later in the night, Akira Tozawa caught him backstage.

#43. Angel Garza – 1 time, 4 days

Garza pinned R-Truth on New Year’s Eve during a party streamed live on TikTok. Truth got it back on Raw Legends night.

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#44. Alicia Fox – 1 time, less than 1 day

R-Truth and chasers interrupted the women’s Royal Rumble match, and Alicia Fox pinned Truth amid the chaos. After being eliminated from the Rumble, Truth stole it back.

#45. Peter Rosenberg – 1 time, 1 day

He pinned R-Truth by the panelist table during the Royal Rumble event. A day later, Truth surprised him in his hotel room during a live remote broadcast of The Michael Kay show.

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#46. Doug Flutie – 1 time, less than 1 day

Former NFL star Doug Flutie pinned R-Truth during halftime at Clearwater Beach. Truth took it back when the game got underway again.

#47. Bad Bunny – 1 time, 28 days

He is a famous Mexican rapper & singer. Bad Bunny pinned Akira Tozawa and became the youngest champion in title history (26 years, 342 days). A month later, he relinquished the title to R-Truth in exchange for Stone Cold Steve Austin merchandise.

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#48. Joseph Average – 2 times, less than 1 day

Before he became known as Rick Boogs, he worked in NXT, and then as Joseph Average for a short time. He pinned R-Truth in an Old Spice commercial that aired during the Fastlane 2021 event.

#49. Reggie – 4 times, 133 days

Originally called Reginald, and later Reggie, he became known as the most elusive WWE 24/7 Champion. He was so athletic that he evaded his chasers to rack up a record single reign of 112 days. Reggie is the third longest reigning champion in title history. His character’s downfall is likely linked to his deep feelings for Dana Brooke.

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#50. Corey Graves – 1 time, less than 1 day

He became the first WWE commentator to claim the WWE 24/7 Championship.

#51. Byron Saxton – 1 time, less than 1 day

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#52. Dana Brooke – 15 times, 336 days

Dana Brooke is the second longest reigning WWE 24/7 Champion of all time. She’s also the last to be pinned for the title. After Triple H took over as the head of creative, the title was rarely seen on television. Brooke hinted at WWE possibly changing its name and making it a secondary title for the women’s division, but it never happened.

#53. Nikki A.S.H (Cross) – 11 times, less than 1 day

Nikki holds a unique record of having the most title reigns despite holding it for less than a day. Also, she is the last superstar to hold the WWE 24/7 Championship, before failing to dump the belt in the trash. WWE officially deactivated the title two days later.

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#54. Doudrop – 2 times, less than 1 day

#55. Alexa Bliss – 1 time, less than 1 day

Alexa Bliss holds the record for being the lightest champion (102 lb (46 kg)). Also, this title victory meant that she became the first woman to claim every available title on WWE’s main roster.

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#56. Shawn Bennett – 1 time, less than 1 day

From August to November 2022, the WWE 24/7 Championship only changed hands during live events. Shawn Bennett was the first referee to claim the title after rolling up Nikki A.S.H in London, Ontario, Canada. Tamina took it from him.

#57. Eddie Orengo – 1 time, less than 1 day

In September, Eddie Orengo pinned Nikki A.S.H at a live event in Colorado Springs. Tamina again took it from the referee.

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#58. Daphanie LaShaunn – 1 time, less than 1 day

Two weeks after Eddie Orengo, Daphanie rolled up Nikki A.S.H to become the first female referee to claim the title in Vancouver, Canada. Shawn Bennett counted the pin. He then betrayed her by counting his own pin, but she kicked out. Nikki A.S.H did what she couldn’t before and took back her title from the referee. Daphanie LeShaunn will go down in history as the last new title holder of the 24/7 Championship.

Now that we have been through the list, who was your favorite superstar to claim the 24/7 Championship? Or do you believe it was all a grand waste of time? Do you think the title had enough moments to warrant its existence? Please let us know in the comments, and as always, thank you for reading!

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