THE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP TIMELINE
The ultimate prize in sports entertainment has been contested across four elite eras.
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Hulk Hogan: November 26, 2000 – February 24, 2001 (90 days)
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Vader: February 24, 2001 – April 1, 2001 (36 days)
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Ryu: April 1, 2001 – August 19, 2001 (140 days)
RECORD: Longest Single Universal Title Reign. The Street Fighter standard-bearer held off the entire ecosystem for nearly five months before falling at SummerSlam.
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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin: August 19, 2001 – Present (63 days and counting)
THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION TIMELINE
The land of the giants has officially been conquered by a natural heavyweight after a chaotic lineage.
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Vader: January 21, 2001 – June 25, 2001 (155 days)
RECORD: Longest Super Heavyweight Title Reign. The Mastodon set a towering standard for dominance in the division’s infancy.
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The Undertaker: June 25, 2001 – August 19, 2001 (55 days)
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Hisoka Morrow: August 19, 2001 – October 21, 2001 (63 days)
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“Stone Cold” Steve Austin: October 21, 2001 – Present (0 days / Current Champion)
RECORD: The Ultimate Multi-Class Metric. By defeating Hisoka at No Mercy, Austin becomes the first active double-champion in WFC history to hold the Universal and Super Heavyweight titles simultaneously.
DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS: THE STANDOUTS & THE STATUS QUO
Heavyweight Division
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The Rock: April 1, 2001 – Present (203 days and counting)
RECORD: Longest Active Undefeated Championship Reign. “The Great One” has locked down the heavyweight class for over 200 days without a single blemish on his record, establishing an unshakeable dynasty.
Light Heavyweight Division
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Kurt Angle: August 27, 2000 – September 23, 2001 (392 days)
RECORD: Longest Championship Reign in WFC History. The Olympic Gold Medalist held this division in a vice grip for well over a calendar year before dropping it to a multi-class predator.
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Ryu: September 23, 2001 – Present (28 days and counting)
Cruiserweight Division
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Ryu: April 1, 2001 – Present (203 days and counting)
RECORD: The Triple-Crown Pioneer. Ryu’s current 203-day Cruiserweight run combined with his past Universal run and active Light Heavyweight title makes him the most decorated multi-divisional champion in WFC history.
THE FIGHTING SPECIALTY TITLES
UFC Open Weight Division
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Ken Shamrock (First Reign): February 13, 2000 – June 10, 2000 (118 days)
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Royce Gracie: June 10, 2000 – August 27, 2000 (78 days)
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Ken Shamrock (Second Reign): August 27, 2000 – Present (602 days and counting)
RECORD: Longest Cumulative and Active Reign. “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” has ruled the Open Weight division across two reigns for a staggering 720 total days, making this the most unbreakable legacy in the company.
Baddest Motherfer (BMF) Title*
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Hisoka Morrow: June 25, 2001 – October 21, 2001 (118 days)
RECORD: The Defacto BMF. Hisoka remains the only man to ever hold the physical BMF strap. Following his decision to leave for the Hunter Exam at No Mercy, he officially vacates the title, leaving its future entirely up in the air.
Intercontinental (World Cup Tournament Winners)
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Hulk Hogan: 2000 Tournament Champion
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Andre the Giant: 2001 Tournament Champion