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Who has the most WWE world titles? What are longest reigns?

John Cena took home his record-breaking 17th WWE World Championship after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. WWE / X

Since its inception in 1953, the WWE has offered a wide array of dazzling performances across a variety of exciting events. Individual stars rise to the top with world title reigns. Let's take a look at the most decorated wrestlers in WWE 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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