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India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Happy Birthday, Roman Reigns: A Legendary Career In 10 Iconic Records
photoDetails english 2905993 Updated:May 25, 2025, 01:36 PM IST Longest Single Universal Championship Reign 1 / 10 Reigns held the WWE Universal Championship for an unprecedented 1,316 days, making it the longest single reign in the title's history and the fourth-longest world title reign in WWE history. First Undisputed WWE Universal Champion 2 / 10 At WrestleMania 38, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to unify the WWE Championship and Universal Championship, becoming the first Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Record for Most Consecutive Days as World Champion in the WrestleMania Era 3 / 10 With a reign surpassing 1,042 days, Reigns set the record for the most consecutive days as a world champion in the WrestleMania era, surpassing Hulk Hogan's previous record. Royal Rumble Record for Most Eliminations in a Single Match 4 / 10 In the 2014 Royal Rumble, Reigns eliminated 12 competitors, setting a new record for the most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble match at that time. Nine WrestleMania Victories 5 / 10 Reigns has competed in 12 WrestleMania matches, securing nine victories, including main event wins against top stars like Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, and Cody Rhodes. Grand Slam and Triple Crown Champion 6 / 10 Reigns has achieved both the Grand Slam and Triple Crown in WWE, having held the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, and Tag Team Championship. Multiple "Wrestler of the Year" Awards 7 / 10 Reigns has been recognized as "Wrestler of the Year" by various publications, including Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2022 and Sports Illustrated in 2021, acknowledging his exceptional performances and influence in the industry. Inspirational Return from Leukemia 8 / 10 In 2018, Reigns announced a hiatus to battle leukemia. His triumphant return in 2019 was honored with the ESPY Award for Best WWE Moment, symbolizing his resilience and inspiring fans worldwide. Leader of The Bloodline Faction 9 / 10 As the head of The Bloodline, Reigns led one of WWE's most dominant factions, elevating the careers of his cousins The Usos and Solo Sikoa, and delivering compelling storylines that captivated audiences. Elevating WWE's Storytelling and Viewership 10 / 10 Reigns' transformation into the "Tribal Chief" and his compelling narratives have been credited with boosting WWE's storytelling quality and viewership, contributing to some of the company's most successful periods.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Evansville to host biggest all-women's wrestling event in Indiana history
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Indiana is home to many big things, but come this May, Evansville will be host to another big moment. Wrestling promotion Hooligan Championship Wrestling will return to the Evansville National Guard Armory on May 10 with the biggest all-women's pro wrestling event in Indiana history, Ascending The Queendom II. Officials state the event will feature nearly 30 talents and several world champions from some of the top promotions in the United States. After debuting last May, as part of the Wrestling Legends Reunion and Jerry Lawler celebration, the promotion has received national attention with features on IWTV and receiving mentions in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and SirusXM's Busted Open. 'We've showed major growth and promise as a company over the last year,' said promoter Ehren Schaffter. 'Historically, Evansville has always been a fantastic wrestling city, and we wantto help continue that tradition. Our goal is to bring national talent to the area and let them showcase their talents with local talent. Being able to provide an all-women's show of this caliber, just continues to show the overall growth of the sport.' Officials say the event will be recorded for IWTV Streaming Service. Officials also state tickets are on sale starting at $10 general admission, $12 second row and front row at $22 but selling quickly. Click here to purchase or learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
