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WHC RAW Brand Since May 2023 Prestige Red Belt

World Heavyweight Championship 2026

The World Heavyweight Championship was reactivated in May 2023 as the premier title on the RAW brand, filling the void left when the Universal Championship unified with the WWE Championship. Seth Rollins was the inaugural champion — and the red belt has since become one of the most storied prizes in modern wrestling.

RAW
Brand
2023
Reactivated
SETH
Inaugural

Championship Lineage

Champion Reign Won Lost Days
Seth Rollins 1st May 2023 (King & Queen of the Ring) December 2023 (Elimination Chamber) ~220
Gunther 1st June 2024 (King of the Ring) September 2024 (Bash in Berlin) ~120
CM Punk 1st September 2024 (Bad Blood) Early 2025 ~90
Current Champion Active 2025 — Active

Top Contenders in 2026

Cody Rhodes
Seth Rollins
CM Punk
Drew McIntyre
LA Knight
Gunther

Why the WHC Matters

RAW's Flagship Title
With the Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown, the World Heavyweight Championship is the most important title on Monday Night RAW. The WHC main events Netflix every week and is the focus of RAW's top storylines.
Inaugural Prestige
Seth Rollins won the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating AJ Styles at Night of Champions 2023. That first reign — electric promos, dramatic defenses, serious title matches — set the tone for what the belt represents.
WrestleMania Match
The WHC match at WrestleMania 41 is guaranteed to be one of the most anticipated bouts on the card. With a hot feud heading into Las Vegas, the World Heavyweight Championship bout will electrify Allegiant Stadium.
Gunther's Transformation
Gunther's WHC reign in 2024 elevated the title to a different level. His dominance, combined with the Ring General character evolution, proved the belt could carry stories beyond just Seth's connection. Multiple feuds, multiple layers.
CM Punk's Redemption
CM Punk's WHC reign in late 2024 was his revenge story made real. After injury derailed his comeback, winning the World Heavyweight Championship gave Punk a platform to tell the best promos of his return and re-establish his star power.
2026 Chapter
The World Heavyweight Championship enters 2026 as a fully established prestige prize. The current champion carries the weight of three years of big moments — and the road to WrestleMania 41 raises the stakes higher than ever.

WHC Highlights

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CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights

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Jalen Brunson just protected Roman Reigns from Seth Rollins!!🔥🔥🔥 #SNME

Jalen Brunson just protected Roman Reigns from Seth Rollins!!🔥🔥🔥 #SNME

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Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson enter MSG together: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights

Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson enter MSG together: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights

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Just a couple of CHAMPIONS nbd 🏆 #SNME

Just a couple of CHAMPIONS nbd 🏆 #SNME

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Roman Reigns presents Jalen Brunson with a custom title: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights

Roman Reigns presents Jalen Brunson with a custom title: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights

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Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson shut down Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton: SNME highlights

Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson shut down Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton: SNME highlights

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FULL EPISODE: Lucha Libre AAA, July 18, 2026

FULL EPISODE: Lucha Libre AAA, July 18, 2026

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Full Saturday Night's Main Event highlights: July 18, 2026

Full Saturday Night's Main Event highlights: July 18, 2026

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MUST-SEE: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes get into an intense backstage confrontation

MUST-SEE: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes get into an intense backstage confrontation

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FULL MATCH: Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus | WWE Women’s Title Match: Evolution 2025

FULL MATCH: Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus | WWE Women’s Title Match: Evolution 2025

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MADISON SQUARE GARDENHAUSEN!!! Danhausen is here!! 👏👏👏 #SNME

MADISON SQUARE GARDENHAUSEN!!! Danhausen is here!! 👏👏👏 #SNME

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FULL MATCH: Trick Williams vs. Laredo Kid: Saturday Night's Main Event Countdown

FULL MATCH: Trick Williams vs. Laredo Kid: Saturday Night's Main Event Countdown

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WHC News

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Hechicero Defeats Claudio Castagnoli By Submission To Win CMLL World Heavyweight Championship At Homenaje A Dos Leyendas

WrestlingNews.co · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

AEW’s Hechicero Lays Out Plans For CMLL World Heavyweight Championship

WrestleTalk · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hechicero to defend CMLL World Heavyweight title at MLP Multiverse

F4WOnline · 3 months, 1 week ago

WWE WHC CM Punk Discusses Importance Of Main Eventing WrestleMania

Wrestling Inc · 3 months, 1 week ago

AEW Dynasty Results: MJF Keeps World Heavyweight Title In Headliner

WrestlingNews.co · 3 months ago

CM Punk & Roman Reigns Exchange Final Words Before WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match At WrestleMania 42

WrestleTalk · 3 months ago

Breaking Down The Belts: CM Punk's WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Wrestling Inc · 3 months ago

Seth Rollins Addresses Challenging Winner Of CM Punk Vs. Roman Reigns For WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ‘It Depends On How I Perform On Saturday’

WrestleTalk · 3 months ago

Darby Allin’s First AEW World Heavyweight Championship Title Defense Set

Ringside News · 3 months ago

Randy Orton Brutally Attacks Cody Rhodes After World Heavyweight Championship Match At WrestleMania 42

Ringside News · 3 months ago

WrestleMania: Roman Reigns Wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship

BodySlam.net · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

WWE WrestleMania 42 Results: Roman Reigns Wins World Heavyweight Title

WrestlingNews.co · 2 months, 4 weeks ago