WWE legend, Hulk Hogan, died in July 2025 at the age of 71. He was among the most accomplished wrestlers in WWE history, owning one of the longest world title reigns at 1,474 days with 12 total reigns in his career.
Since its inception in 1953, the WWE has offered a wide array of dazzling performances across a variety of exciting events. Let's take a look who else joins Hogan as the most decorated wrestlers in history.
Longest WWE world title reigns
Bruno Sammartino's seven-year run as world champion is the gold standard for title reigns in wrestling history. However, modern stars such as Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk have also held wrestling's most prestigious title belt for well over a calendar year.
1. Bruno Sammartino, 2,803 days
2. Bob Backlund, 2,135 days
3. Hulk Hogan, 1,474 days
4. Roman Reigns, 1,316 days
5. Bruno Sammartino, 1,237 days
6. Pedro Morales, 1,027 days
7. Roman Reigns, 735 days
8. Brock Lesnar, 503 days
9. Hulk Hogan, 469 days
10. CM Punk, 434 days
Most WWE world title reigns
John Cena cemented his WWE legacy at WrestleMania 41, where he secured his 17th World Championship. Among active, full-time WWE stars, Randy Orton's 14 reigns leads the way, followed by Roman Reigns and CM Punk with six each.
1. John Cena, 17 reigns
2. Ric Flair, 16 reigns
3. Triple H, 14 reigns
4. Randy Orton, 14 reigns
5. Hulk Hogan, 12 reigns
6. Edge, 11 reigns
7. Brock Lesnar, 10 reigns
8. The Rock, 10 reigns
9. Sting, 10 reigns
10. Verne Gagne, 10 reigns
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