Championship History from "summary" of WWE Encyclopedia by Brian Shields,Kevin Sullivan
The topic of Championship History covers the title belts and changes in the WWE from the first belt in 1963 up to the modern day. It examines a wide range of WWE Championships, including World Heavyweight, Intercontinental, Tag Team and Women's titles, and details the stories behind them and the Superstars they have been won by.- The professional wrestling industry has experienced many championships over the years, with some having a long and distinguished history.
- Another popular championship title is the Intercontinental Championship, which began being contested in 1979 and was held by classic Superstars such as Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels.
- . Throughout the years, dozens of championships have been contested in matches featuring thrilling action and memorable moments.
- Championships have also been created for different divisons, including Tag Team, Women's, Cruiserweight, NXT, and United States championships.
- Over the decades, the title has been defended in bouts between legends like “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and John Cena.
- One of the oldest championships is the World Heavyweight Championship, which dates back to 1950 when it was held by Huge Laye.
- In addition to providing entertainment, these championships have provided rich history that can be looked back on generations from now.