World Wrestling Entertainment (doing business as WWE, Inc.) (WWE) is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales. It is currently the largest professional wrestling company in the world, reaching 13 million viewers in the U.S. and broadcasting its shows in 30 languages to more than 145 countries.
WWE holds an extensive library of videos, representing a significant portion of the visual history of professional wrestling. The company began as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation in 1952, which promoted under the banner of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) and later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). In 1982 it was sold to the same family's Titan Sports company, which later changed its name to World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, before finally becoming World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002.
Wellness Program
The Talent Wellness Program is a comprehensive drug, alcohol, and cardiac screening program initiated in February 2006, shortly after the sudden death of one of their highest profile talents, 38 year-old Eddie Guerrero. The policy tests for recreational drug use and abuse of prescription medication, including anabolic steroids. Under the guidelines of the policy, talent is also tested annually for pre-existing or developing cardiac issues. The drug testing is handled by Aegis Sciences Corporation. The cardiac evaluations are handled by New York Cardiology Associates P.C.
After the double murder and suicide committed by one of its performers, Chris Benoit, with a possible link to steroids abuse encouraged by WWE, the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested that WWE turn over any material regarding its talent wellness policy.
In August 2007, the program was defended by WWE and its employees in the wake of several illegal pharmacy busts that linked WWE performers to steroid purchases even after the policy was put into place. Ten professional wrestlers were suspended for violating the Wellness Policy after reports emerged they were all customers of Signature Pharmacy in Orlando, Florida. According to a statement attributed to WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt, an eleventh wrestler was later added to the suspension list.
Because of the Wellness Policy, physicians were able to diagnose one of its performers with a heart ailment that otherwise would have likely gone unnoticed until it was too late. In August 2007, then-reigning WWE United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter was diagnosed with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, which can be potentially fatal if gone undiagnosed. The ailment was discovered while Assad was going through a routine Wellness Policy checkup.
On September 13, 2010, WWE updated their list of banned substances to include muscle relaxers.
Championships and accomplishments
Current champions
RAW
| Current Appearance | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Event | Days Held |
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World Heavyweight Championship | Gunther | Damian Priest | August 3, 2024 | SummerSlam | 161+ |
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WWE Intercontinental Championship | Bron Breakker | Jey Uso | October 21, 2024 | RAW | 82+ |
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Women's World Championship | Rhea Ripley | Liv Morgan | January 6, 2025 | RAW | 5+ |
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World Tag Team Championship | The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) | The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh) | December 16, 2024 | Raw | 26+ |
SmackDown
| Current Appearance | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Event | Days Held |
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WWE Championship | Cody Rhodes | Roman Reigns | April 7, 2024 | WrestleMania XL | 279+ |
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WWE Universal Championship | Cody Rhodes | Roman Reigns | April 7, 2024 | WrestleMania XL | 279+ |
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WWE United States Championship | Shinsuke Nakamura | LA Knight | November 30, 2024 | Survivor Series | 42+ |
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WWE Women's Championship | Tiffany Stratton | Nia Jax | January 3, 2025 | Smackdown | 8+ |
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WWE Women's United States Championship | Chelsea Green | Michin | December 14, 2024 | Saturday Night's Main Event | 28+ |
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WWE Tag Team Championship | #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) | The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) | December 6, 2024 | SmackDown | 36 +
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NXT
| Current Appearance | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Event | Days Held |
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NXT Championship | Oba Femi | Triple Threat Match | January 7, 2025 | NXT New Year's Evil | 4+ |
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NXT Women's Championship | Giulia | Roxanne Perez | January 7, 2025 | NXT New Year's Evil | 4+ |
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NXT North American Championship | Tony D'Angelo | Oba Femi | October 8, 2024 | NXT | 95+ |
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NXT Women's North American Championship | Fallon Henley | Kelani Jordan | October 27, 2024 | NXT Halloween Havoc | 76+ |
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NXT Tag Team Championship | Nathan Frazer & Axiom | Chase U (Andre Chase & Ridge Holland) | September 1, 2024 | NXT No Mercy | 132+ |
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NXT Heritage Cup Championship | Lexis King | Charlie Dempsey | December 17, 2024 | NXT | 25+ |
All brands
| Current Appearance | Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Event | Days Held |
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WWE Women's Tag Team Championship | Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair | The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) | August 31, 2024 | Bash In Berlin | 133+ |
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WWE Speed Championship | Dragon Lee | Andrade | November 15, 2024 | WWE Speed | 57+ |
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WWE Speed Women's Championship | Candice LeRae | IYO SKY | October 4, 2024 | WWE Speed | 99+ |
Accomplishments
Defunct championships
- WWE Divas Championship (2008-2016)
- World Tag Team Championship (WWE) (1971-2010)
- WWE Unified Tag Team Championship (2009-2010)
- ECW Championship (2006-2010)
- WWE Women's Championship (1956-2010)
- WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991-2007)1
- WWE Hardcore Championship (1998-2002)
- WWE European Championship (1997-2002)
- WCW World Heavyweight Championship (2001)2
- World Heavyweight Championship (2002-2013)3,4
- WCW World Tag Team Championship (2001)2
- WCW United States Championship (2001)2
- WWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1981-2001) (recognized officially 1997-2001)
- WWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1991)
- WWF Women's Tag Team Championship (1983-1989)
- WWF Canadian Championship (1985-1986)
- WWF International Heavyweight Championship (1959-1963, 1982-1985)
- WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship (1967-1985)
- WWF International Tag Team Championship (1969-1985)
- WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship (1978-1985)
- WWF North American Heavyweight Championship (1979-1981)
- WWWF United States Championship (1970-1975)
- WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1963-1967)
- WWE 24-7 Championship (2019 - 2022)
1 WCW Cruiserweight title from 1991 to 2002
2 Acquisition of WCW and ECW.
3 Though WWE considers this title separate from the WCW World title and spun off from the WWE Undisputed title, commentators in WWE programming and certain WWE superstars still claim the WCW World title's lineage to this title's history when it was active.
4 Though the title was retired, the physical belt was still used as a component of the WWE World Heavyweight title until August 18, 2014.
Previous Logos
See also
- History
- Roster
- Alumni
- WWE PPV
- Hall of Fame
- WWE House Show
- Gallery of WWF/E Championships
- WWE General Managers
- WWE Draft
- Monday Night RAW (1993–Present)
- SmackDown LIVE (1999–Present)
- ECW (2006-2010)
- WWE Superstars (2009–2016)
- WWE NXT (2010–Present)
- WWE Main Event (2012–Present)
- 205 Live (2016–2022)
- NXT UK (2016–2022)
- NXT Level Up (2022–2024)
- Greatest RAW Moments
- WWE Network
- WWE Magazine
- WWE Shop
- Connor's Cure
External links
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