Several wrestlers that have had success with WWE have been rewarded with championship wins. Whether it was as a singles or tag team competitor, these talented individuals have won titles with the company.
However, their championship wins weren't relegated to their time spent with one company. Their fortunes have also transitioned to other promotions such as IMPACT Wrestling, All Elite Wrestling, and many more. All of these wrestlers have they have captured championships.
X-Division, Tag Team, and World Championships are just some of the noted titles these individuals have won. Who are these talented stars, and which titles did they capture during their time in these different promotions?
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3. Former WWE Intercontinental Champion and Current AEW TNT Champion Cody
As one of the faces of AEW, Cody has put everything on the line countless times. Cody has taken what he learned and achieved in the WWE and transferred that to All Elite Wrestling. The former WWE Superstar's success in AEW has come with a noted winning pedigree behind him. The "Son of the Son of a Plumber" captured the Intercontinental Championship and the Tag Team Championships during his time with WWE. Now, he is the current AEW TNT Champion.
Cody feuded with the likes of Ted DiBiase Jr, Rey Mysterio and others for the Intercontinental Championship. WWE's legendary midcard title is still considered as one of its most prestigious championships.
Cody helped raise the title's profile while he was champion. Its history dates back over forty years. His IC title right is something this current TNT Champion can look back at fondly.Cody's reigns as champion have been significant ones.
3. Former WWE Intercontinental and TNA World Champion Bobby Lashley
During Boby Lashley's early tenure with WWE, he was a promising young competitor. Throughout his time with the company, Lashley held the ECW, Intercontinental and United States Championship.
When he left WWE, Lashley would join IMPACT Wrestling, formerly known as TNA. He enjoyed more success during his time with TNA/IMPACT. He had two separate runs with the company, a brief stint from 2008-2010 and a return from 2014-2018. During those two periods, the former United States Champion captured the TNA/Impact World Heavyweight, X-Division, and the now-retired TNA King of the Mountain Championship.
However, after returning to WWE, Lashley stated that he has unfinished business in the company when he spoke with The Kingston Whig Standard.
I’m 42 years old. A lot of people my age couldn’t even get in the ring, couldn’t even do anything athletically. I feel like I’m in great shape. I feel like I can do this for 10 more years — I’m not going to do it for 10 more years, but I feel like I can. My body’s in great shape, I feel happy, I feel healthy, and we’re going to run with this.
Maybe Lashley could finally win the WWE Championship when all is said and done.
2. Former WWE Champion and AEW World Champion Jon Moxley
Today, Jon Moxley is a household name. The former highly-decorated WWE star hasn't just been successful; he is the youngest WWE Grand Slam Champion. He captured the WWE Championship by defeating Seth Rollins. Their impromptu matchup occurred when Moxley, then billed as Dean Ambrose, cashed in his newly won Money in the Bank contract.
That championship win however pails in comparison to his arrival in AEW.
Across the street from MGM Grand a few years ago at T-Mobile I won the WWE title, the title that I wanted to win as a kid ever since I saw Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels Iron Man Match over that title.
“I went and did that. That was pretty cool. This totally trumps that. To stand on my own two feet, no WWE involvement whatsoever, even though they obviously made my name. But 12,000 people, or however many people were there, chanting Moxley was an indescribably satisfying feeling.”
His history of championship success is as tied to his career as his thirst for violence. As the current AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley is proving there is life after WWE.
2. Former WWE Champion & TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy
"The Charismatic Enigma" has been wrestling for nearly three decades. The former WWE Champion has seemingly captured every title within the company—Tag Team, Intercontinental, European, and even Hardcore Championships.
Most recently, he captured the United States Championship. Alas, he suffered an injury a year ago, which cut this reign short.
When he left WWE in 2009, Hardy went to TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. During his time with the company, he won the TNA/IMPACT Wrestling Championship. His success wasn't relegated to singles titles either. Jeff was also a two-time TNA/IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champion with his brother, Matt Hardy.
Jeff is a proven winner with WWE, TNA/IMPACT, or ROH. Today, Hardy is an active member of the SmackDown roster and embroiled in several feuds with today's top talent in the WWE.
1.Former WWE Champion & AEW World Champion Chris Jericho
What can be said about Chris Jericho that hasn't been said before? The one word that best describes this former WWE Champion is winner. Jericho's title reigns have been extensive both inside and outside the company.
He was even a former IWGP Intercontinental Champion. Jericho is also a WWE Grand Slam Champion and each of the titles he has held has been of great value and distinction. He is also the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same evening.
Jericho's championship success carried over when he joined AEW. At All Out 2019, he became the inaugural AEW World Heavyweight Champion. In the main event, "Le Champion" defeated "Hangman" Adam Page to become the champion.
He went on to successfully retain the title in his defense against Cody. Jericho held the title until this past February when he lost to current champion Jon Moxley at AEW Revolution. To date, Jericho remains a crucial figure in the WWE NXT and AEW Wednesday Night Wars.
1. Former WWE United States and TNA World Champion Samoa Joe
For years, there was a question of whether or not "The Samoan Submission Machine" would ever come to the WWE. Throughout his career, Samoa Joe has been no stranger to championship success. During his time in Ring of Honor, Joe won both the Pure and ROH World Championship.
When he signed with TNA /IMPACT Wrestling, Joe went on an undefeated streak. This led to championships galore—X-Division, Tag Team, and World Heavyweight titles to be exact.
It was during his time with TNA that he had a memorable feud with WWE Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle, for the TNA/IMPACT World Championship. Their rivalry was fierce and bloody.
The former WWE NXT and United States Champion has been on a quest to become the WWE Champion for some time now. Today, Samoa Joe is a member of the WWE Monday Night Raw broadcast team. He could return to action soon.