10 Longest title reigns in wrestling history

Bob Backlund with the WWF World heavyweight championship.

#4 Lou Thesz: Champion for 2300 days

In his day, Thesz was considered an innovator. He definitely created the Lou Thesz Press and is often credited for creating the chokeslam after a botched lifting hangman's chokehold.

In the days when men were men and steroids was just a funny word, Thesz was one of the toughest, most skilled, and athletic wrestlers around.

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