The Complete History of the WWE Championship - Part 16

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Rey Mysterio (July 25, 2011 - July 25, 2011)

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Rey Mysterio: Only WWE Championship reign lasted less than a day
Rey Mysterio: Only WWE Championship reign lasted less than a day

Rey Mysterio had reigned as World Heavyweight champion twice before, in 2006 and 2010. Both reigns were considered disappointments. His 2006 title run was marred by it's close association to the recently deceased Eddie Guerrero. His 2010 run did not have the negative connotations of his first but was very short, lasting all but a month before he was crushed by Kane.

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Although Mysterio had been World Champion, he had never won the WWE Championship.

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He earned his shot at the WWE title by reaching the final of the title tournament to crown a new WWE Champion after CM Punk had seemingly left the company following the Money in the Bank 2011 pay per view.

On the July 25, 2011 Raw, Mysterio defeated The Miz to win the WWE Championship. As per a pre-match stipulation, Mysterio had to defend the belt later the same night versus former champion John Cena.

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In a memorable main event, Cena defeated Mysterio in a hugely entertaining big man versus little man encounter. Mysterio's title run was over the same night he had won the belt. However, at least his title winning and losing bouts were well worth the effort.

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