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WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2013 to 2016)

WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2013 to 2016)
Years Active 2013 — 2016
Promotion WWE
Brand N/A
Total Reigns 11
Total Champions 8
Last Champion Jon Moxley
Longest Reign
Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

224 days as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion

Won at SummerSlam 2014 against John Cena on August 17, 2014 and held title until March 29, 2015.

About This Championship

The WWE World Heavyweight Championship was the name WWE used for its unified world title from 2013 to 2016. It began at TLC on December 15, 2013, when WWE Champion Randy Orton defeated World Heavyweight Champion John Cena to unify the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship.

In WWE’s official lineage, this unified championship continued the WWE Championship history, while the World Heavyweight Championship (2002–2013) lineage ended and was treated as retired. At first, the champion carried both physical belts, but WWE later moved to a single redesigned championship to represent the unified title.

During this period, the championship was the company’s top prize and was defended in major main events across Raw, SmackDown, and pay-per-view events. In June 2016, WWE shortened the name back to the WWE Championship, ending the “WWE World Heavyweight Championship” name while keeping the same title lineage active.

For clarity, this belt was not a continuation of the World Heavyweight Championship (2002 to 2013), and it’s also separate from the current World Heavyweight Championship lineage introduced in 2023.

Championship Name History

WWWF World Heavyweight Championship 1963 – 1971
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WWWF Heavyweight Championship 1971 – 1979
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WWF Heavyweight Championship 1979 – 1983
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WWF World Heavyweight Championship 1983 – 1989
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WWF Championship 1989 – 2001
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Undisputed WWF Championship 2001 – 2002
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WWE Undisputed Championship 2002 – 2002
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WWE Championship 2002 – 2013
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WWE World Heavyweight Championship 2013 – 2016
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WWE Championship 2016 – 2024
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Undisputed WWE Championship 2024 – Present

WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2013 to 2016) Complete Reign History

= Reign Distinction = Includes Reign Notes
# Click to sortWrestler Click to sortDate Won Click to sortOpponent(s) Click to sortEvent Click to sortMatch Type Click to sortDays Held Click to sort
129 Dean AmbroseJun 19, 2016 Seth RollinsMoney in the Bank 2016 Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 84
128 Seth RollinsJun 19, 2016 Roman ReignsMoney in the Bank 2016 Singles Match <1
127 Roman ReignsApr 3, 2016 Triple HWrestleMania 32 Singles Match 77
126 Triple HJan 24, 2016 Dean AmbroseRoyal Rumble 2016 Royal Rumble 70
125 Roman ReignsDec 14, 2015 SheamusRaw Career vs. Title Match 41
124 SheamusNov 22, 2015 Roman ReignsSurvivor Series 2015 Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 22
123 Roman ReignsNov 22, 2015 Dean AmbroseSurvivor Series 2015 Tournament Final Match <1
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Title Vacated from November 5, 2015 to November 22, 2015 (17 days)
122 Seth RollinsMar 29, 2015 Brock Lesnar & Roman ReignsWrestleMania 31 Triple Threat Match 221
121 Brock LesnarAug 17, 2014 John CenaSummerSlam 2014 Singles Match 224
120 John CenaJun 29, 2014 Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro, Sheamus, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Kane, and Randy OrtonMoney in the Bank 2014 Ladder Match 49
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Title Vacated from June 9, 2014 to June 29, 2014 (20 days)
119 Daniel BryanApr 6, 2014 Randy Orton & BatistaWrestleMania XXX Triple Threat Match 64
Championship renamed to WWE World Heavyweight Championship on December 15, 2013
118 Randy OrtonOct 27, 2013 Daniel BryanHell in a Cell 2013 Hell in a Cell Match 161
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Title Vacated from September 16, 2013 to October 27, 2013 (41 days)
117 Daniel BryanSep 15, 2013 Randy OrtonNight of Champions 2013 Singles Match 1
116 Randy OrtonAug 18, 2013 Daniel BryanSummerSlam 2013 Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 28
115 Daniel BryanAug 18, 2013 John CenaSummerSlam 2013 Singles Match <1
114 John CenaApr 7, 2013 The RockWrestleMania 29 Singles Match 164
113 The RockJan 27, 2013 CM PunkRoyal Rumble 2013 Singles Match 70
112 CM PunkNov 20, 2011 Alberto Del RioSurvivor Series 2011 Singles Match 434
111 Alberto Del RioOct 2, 2011 John Cena & CM PunkHell in a Cell 2011 Triple Threat Hell in a Cell Match 49
110 John CenaSep 18, 2011 Alberto Del RioNight of Champions 2011 Singles Match 14
109 Alberto Del RioAug 14, 2011 CM PunkSummerSlam 2011 Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 35
108 John CenaJul 25, 2011 Rey MysterioRaw Singles Match 20
107 Rey MysterioJul 25, 2011 The MizRaw Tournament Final Match <1
106 CM PunkJul 17, 2011 John CenaMoney in the Bank 2011 Singles Match 28
105 John CenaMay 1, 2011 John Morrison & The MizExtreme Rules 2011 Triple Threat Steel Cage Match 77
104 The MizNov 22, 2010 Randy OrtonRaw Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 160
103 Randy OrtonSep 19, 2010 Edge, Sheamus, Chris Jericho, John Cena, and Wade BarrettNight of Champions 2010 Six-Pack Elimination Challenge 64
102 SheamusJun 20, 2010 Edge, John Cena, and Randy OrtonFatal 4-Way Fatal Four-Way Match 91
101 BatistaFeb 21, 2010 John CenaElimination Chamber 2010 Singles Match 35
100 John CenaFeb 21, 2010 Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase Jr., and Triple HElimination Chamber 2010 Elimination Chamber Match <1
99 SheamusDec 13, 2009 John CenaTLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2009 Tables Match 70
98 John CenaOct 25, 2009 Randy OrtonBragging Rights 2009 Iron Man Match 49
97 Randy OrtonOct 4, 2009 John CenaHell in a Cell 2009 Hell in a Cell Match 21
96 John CenaSep 13, 2009 Randy OrtonBreaking Point 2009 I Quit Match 21
95 Randy OrtonJun 15, 2009 Big Show, John Cena, and Triple HRaw Fatal Four-Way Match 90
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Title Vacated from June 9, 2009 to June 15, 2009 (6 days)
94 BatistaJun 7, 2009 Randy OrtonExtreme Rules 2009 Steel Cage Match 2
93 Randy OrtonApr 26, 2009 Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahonBacklash 2009 Six-Man Tag Team Match Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase Jr. 42
92 Triple HFeb 15, 2009 Edge, Big Show, Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker, and Vladimir KozlovNo Way Out 2009 Elimination Chamber Match 70
91 EdgeJan 25, 2009 Jeff HardyRoyal Rumble 2009 No Disqualification Match 21
90 Jeff HardyDec 14, 2008 Edge & Triple HArmageddon 2008 Triple Threat Match 42
89 EdgeNov 23, 2008 Triple H & Vladimir KozlovSurvivor Series 2008 Triple Threat Match 21
88 Triple HApr 27, 2008 John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Randy Orton, and John CenaBacklash 2008 Four-Way Elimination Match 210
87 Randy OrtonOct 7, 2007 Triple HNo Mercy 2007 Last Man Standing 203
86 Triple HOct 7, 2007 Randy OrtonNo Mercy 2007 Singles Match <1
85 Randy OrtonOct 7, 2007No Mercy 2007 <1
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Title Vacated from October 2, 2007 to October 7, 2007 (5 days)
84 John CenaSep 17, 2006 EdgeUnforgiven 2006 TLC Match 380
83 EdgeJul 3, 2006 Rob Van Dam & John CenaRaw Triple Threat Match 76
82 Rob Van DamJun 11, 2006 John CenaECW One Night Stand 2006 Extreme Rules Match 22
81 John CenaJan 29, 2006 EdgeRoyal Rumble 2006 Singles Match 133
80 EdgeJan 8, 2006 John CenaNew Year's Revolution 2006 Money in the Bank Cash-In Match 21
79 John CenaApr 3, 2005 John "Bradshaw" LayfieldWrestleMania 21 Singles Match 280
78 John "Bradshaw" LayfieldJun 27, 2004 Eddie GuerreroThe Great American Bash 2004 Texas Bullrope Match 280
77 Eddie GuerreroFeb 15, 2004 Brock LesnarNo Way Out 2004 Singles Match 133
76 Brock LesnarSep 18, 2003 Kurt AngleSmackDown! Iron Man Match 150
75 Kurt AngleJul 27, 2003 Brock Lesnar & Big ShowVengeance 2003 Triple Threat Match 53
74 Brock LesnarMar 30, 2003 Kurt AngleWrestleMania XIX Singles Match 119
73 Kurt AngleDec 15, 2002 Big ShowArmageddon 2002 Singles Match 105
72 Big ShowNov 17, 2002 Brock LesnarSurvivor Series 2002 Singles Match 28
Championship renamed to WWE Championship on September 2, 2002
71 Brock LesnarAug 25, 2002 The RockSummerSlam 2002 Singles Match 84
70 The RockJul 21, 2002 Kurt Angle & The UndertakerVengeance 2002 Triple Threat Match 35
69 The UndertakerMay 19, 2002 Hollywood Hulk HoganJudgment Day 2002 Singles Match 63
Championship renamed to WWE Undisputed Championship on May 6, 2002
68 Hollywood Hulk HoganApr 21, 2002 Triple HBacklash 2002 Singles Match 28
67 Triple HMar 17, 2002 Chris JerichoWrestleMania X8 Singles Match 35
66 Chris JerichoDec 9, 2001 Stone Cold Steve AustinVengeance 2001 Title Unification Match 98
Championship renamed to Undisputed WWF Championship on December 9, 2001
65 Stone Cold Steve AustinOct 8, 2001 Kurt AngleRaw Singles Match 62
64 Kurt AngleSep 23, 2001 Stone Cold Steve AustinUnforgiven 2001 Singles Match 15
63 Stone Cold Steve AustinApr 1, 2001 The RockWrestleMania X-Seven No Disqualification Match 175
62 The RockFeb 25, 2001 Kurt AngleNo Way Out 2001 Singles Match 35
61 Kurt AngleOct 22, 2000 The RockNo Mercy 2000 No Disqualification Match 126
60 The RockJun 25, 2000 Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, and Triple HKing of the Ring 2000 Six-Man Tag Team Match Kane, The Undertaker 119
59 Triple HMay 21, 2000 The RockJudgment Day 2000 Iron Man Match 35
58 The RockApr 30, 2000 Triple HBacklash 2000 Singles Match 21
57 Triple HJan 3, 2000 Big ShowRaw Singles Match 118
56 Big ShowNov 14, 1999 Triple H & The RockSurvivor Series 1999 Triple Threat Match 50
55 Triple HSep 26, 1999 Mankind, The British Bulldog, Big Show, Kane, and The RockUnforgiven 1999 Six-Pack Elimination Challenge 49
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Title Vacated from September 20, 1999 to September 26, 1999 (6 days)
54 Vince McMahonSep 16, 1999 Triple HSmackDown! Singles Match 4
53 Triple HAug 23, 1999 MankindRaw Singles Match 24
52 MankindAug 22, 1999 Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple HSummerSlam 1999 Triple Threat Match 1
51 Stone Cold Steve AustinJun 28, 1999 The UndertakerRaw Singles Match 55
50 The UndertakerMay 23, 1999 Stone Cold Steve AustinOver the Edge 1999 Singles Match 36
49 Stone Cold Steve AustinMar 28, 1999 The RockWrestleMania XV No Disqualification Match 56
48 The RockFeb 15, 1999 MankindRaw Ladder Match 41
47 MankindJan 31, 1999 The RockHalftime Heat Empty Arena Match 15
46 The RockJan 24, 1999 MankindRoyal Rumble 1999 I Quit Match 7
45 MankindJan 4, 1999 The RockRaw No Disqualification Match 20
44 The RockNov 15, 1998 MankindSurvivor Series 1998 Tournament Final Match 50
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Title Vacated from September 27, 1998 to November 15, 1998 (49 days)
43 Stone Cold Steve AustinJun 29, 1998 KaneRaw Singles Match 90
42 KaneJun 28, 1998 Stone Cold Steve AustinKing of the Ring 1998 First Blood Match 1
41 Stone Cold Steve AustinMar 29, 1998 Shawn MichaelsWrestleMania XIV Singles Match 91
40 Shawn MichaelsNov 9, 1997 Bret HartSurvivor Series 1997 Singles Match 140
39 Bret HartAug 3, 1997 The UndertakerSummerSlam 1997 Singles Match 98
38 The UndertakerMar 23, 1997 Sycho SidWrestleMania 13 No Disqualification Match 133
37 Sycho SidFeb 17, 1997 Bret HartRaw Singles Match 34
36 Bret HartFeb 16, 1997 Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and VaderIn Your House 13: Final Four Four Corners Elimination Match 1
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Title Vacated from February 13, 1997 to February 16, 1997 (3 days)
35 Shawn MichaelsJan 19, 1997 Sycho SidRoyal Rumble 1997 Singles Match 25
34 Sycho SidNov 17, 1996 Shawn MichaelsSurvivor Series 1996 Singles Match 63
33 Shawn MichaelsMar 31, 1996 Bret HartWrestleMania XII Iron Man Match 231
32 Bret HartNov 19, 1995 DieselSurvivor Series 1995 No Disqualification Match 133
31 DieselNov 26, 1994 Bob BacklundHouse Show Singles Match 358
30 Bob BacklundNov 23, 1994 Bret HartSurivor Series 1994 Throw in the Towel Match 3
29 Bret HartMar 20, 1994 YokozunaWrestleMania X Singles Match 248
28 YokozunaJun 13, 1993 Hulk HoganKing of the Ring 1993 Singles Match 280
27 Hulk HoganApr 4, 1993 YokozunaWrestleMania IX Singles Match 70
26 YokozunaApr 4, 1993 Bret HartWrestleMania IX Singles Match <1
25 Bret HartOct 12, 1992 Ric FlairHouse Show Singles Match 173
24 Ric FlairSep 1, 1992 Randy SavagePrime Time Wrestling Singles Match 41
23 Randy SavageApr 5, 1992 Ric FlairWrestleMania VIII Title Match 149
22 Ric FlairJan 19, 1992 Sid JusticeRoyal Rumble 1992 Royal Rumble 77
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Title Vacated from December 4, 1991 to January 19, 1992 (46 days)
21 Hulk HoganDec 3, 1991 The UndertakerThis Tuesday in Texas Singles Match 1
20 The UndertakerNov 27, 1991 Hulk HoganSurvivor Series 1991 Singles Match 6
19 Hulk HoganMar 24, 1991 Sgt. SlaughterWrestleMania VII Singles Match 248
18 Sgt. SlaughterJan 19, 1991 The Ultimate WarriorRoyal Rumble 1991 Singles Match 64
17 The Ultimate WarriorApr 1, 1990 Hulk HoganWrestleMania VI Title vs. Title Match 293
Championship renamed to WWF Championship on May 27, 1989
16 Hulk HoganApr 2, 1989 Randy SavageWrestleMania V 364
15 Randy SavageMar 27, 1988 Ted DiBiaseWrestleMania IV Tournament Final Match 371
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Title Vacated from February 5, 1988 to March 26, 1988 (50 days)
14 Ted DiBiaseFeb 5, 1988The Main Event I <1
13 André the GiantFeb 5, 1988 Hulk HoganThe Main Event I <1
12 Hulk HoganJan 23, 1984 The Iron SheikWWF on MSG Network 1,474
11 The Iron SheikDec 26, 1983 Bob BacklundWWF on MSG Network 28
Championship renamed to WWF World Heavyweight Championship on December 26, 1983
10 Bob BacklundDec 17, 1979 Bobby DuncumWWF on MSG Network Texas Deathmatch 1,470
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Title Vacated from December 6, 1979 to December 17, 1979 (11 days)
9 Antonio InokiNov 30, 1979 Bob BacklundToukon Series Singles Match 6
Championship renamed to WWF Heavyweight Championship on March 1, 1979
8 Bob BacklundFeb 20, 1978 Superstar Billy GrahamWWF on MSG Network 648
7 Superstar Billy GrahamApr 30, 1977 Bruno SammartinoHouse Show 296
6 Bruno SammartinoDec 10, 1973 Stan Stasiak 1,237
5 Stan StasiakDec 1, 1973 Pedro Morales 9
4 Pedro MoralesFeb 18, 1971 Ivan Koloff 1,017
Championship renamed to WWWF Heavyweight Championship on February 8, 1971
3 Ivan KoloffJan 18, 1971 Bruno Sammartino 21
2 Bruno SammartinoMay 17, 1963 Buddy Rogers 2,803
1 Buddy RogersApr 25, 1963 Antonino RoccaHeavyweight Wrestling 22

WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2013 to 2016) Historical Reign Leaders

#ChampionReignsTotal Days HeldLongest Reign (Days)Avg. Reign (Days)% of Career Title Held
1 Roman Reigns Roman Reigns 311877392%
2 Seth Rollins Seth Rollins 22212211112.7%
3 Brock Lesnar Brock Lesnar 12242242242.3%
3 Dean Ambrose Dean Ambrose 18484841%
3 Triple H Triple H 17070700.62%
3 Daniel Bryan Daniel Bryan 16464640.64%
3 John Cena John Cena 14949490.5%
3 Sheamus Sheamus 12222220.25%

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