10 shortest combined reigns as WWE Champion

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#2 Rey Mysterio - less than a day

Rey Mysterio
Poor old Rey fell victim to the Cena curse

Poor old Rey. The ultimate underdog had a great run in the WWE, with the high flyer putting in some tremendous performances over the years whilst also being one of the most popular superstars in the history of the company. It's a shame, then, that his one and only title run began and ended on the same night, in one hour and 46 minutes to be precise.

After defeating The Miz in a tournament final to crown the new champion, just eight days after CM Punk walked out of Money in the Bank with the belt, John Cena immediately fought Mysterio for the title.

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Cena won, of course, and the entire wrestling world was stunned at what surely by description alone was a Big Match John heel turn. Nope. Apparently, this was an entirely normal thing for a babyface to do to another babyface - whatever.

Either way, this was a grand old shame for Rey and whilst he also got a few World Heavyweight Championship reigns, he should've had at least a week with the big one before Cena rolled in to take it away.

For our final selection, we transition back to the big men.

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