5 shortest World Championship matches in recent WWE history

#4 Drew McIntyre vs. The Miz at WWE Elimination Chamber 2021

WWE's own A-lister The Miz managed to get his claws on the Money in the Bank briefcase in October 2020. He defeated Otis at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view to officially become the contract holder.

Using all of his experience, The Miz cashed in at exactly the right time. He cashed in following a grueling Elimination Chamber match in February 2021, taking advantage of then-champion Drew McIntyre.

It took the A-lister just 28 seconds to finish off the champion and become a two-time World Champion.

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#3 John Cena vs. Batista at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in 2010

After another grueling Elimination Chamber match in February 2010, a WWE Championship match was sanctioned. Instead of just another Money in the Bank cash-in, this match was sanctioned by Vince McMahon himself. The boss used the full extent of his power against John Cena.

McMahon stated that if then-champion John Cena wanted to go to WrestleMania, he would have to defeat Batista. The Animal came storming down to the ring and finished off Cena in 32 seconds to become the new champion.

The win ultimately set-up a blockbuster WrestleMania 26 match between Batista and John Cena. The match saw Cena regain his championship by defeating The Animal.