Roman Reigns continues his extraordinary reign atop WWE, rewriting the record books at every turn. This time, he has demolished a record once held by the iconic CM Punk, solidifying his legacy.
Back in 2011, at Survivor Series, CM Punk embarked on a remarkable journey, capturing the WWE Championship and holding onto the prestigious title for a staggering 434 days. This extraordinary reign commenced with his victory at Money in the Bank in July 2011, which followed a brief 28-day reign before his temporary departure from the company. However, Punk made a triumphant return on July 25th, setting the stage for his historic run.
During CM Punk’s absence, Rey Mysterio and John Cena both had their respective championship reigns, but it was Punk who reclaimed the title at SummerSlam on August 14th, 2011. However, his reign eventually came to an end when Alberto Del Rio cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.
With two championship reigns and a combined duration of 462 days, CM Punk undoubtedly left an indelible mark as a WWE Champion, etching his name in the annals of history. Now, Roman Reigns steps forward to claim the throne and surpass the Second City Savior.
Roman Reigns has elevated his reign to unprecedented heights, surpassing all those who came before him. Reigns has held the WWE World Championship for an astonishing 435 days, becoming the first wrestler to break CM Punk’s record with the WWE Championship.
At WrestleMania 38, the belts were unified into the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship when Reigns triumphed over Brock Lesnar. More recently, on the June 2nd, 2023 episode of WWE SmackDown, Reigns commemorated an incredible 1,000 days as the Universal Champion and was bestowed with a new championship belt, symbolizing his unparalleled dominance.
As Roman Reigns continues to reign supreme, CM Punk’s legacy in WWE finds itself replaced by the emergence of the Tribal Chief. The WWE Universe eagerly awaits what Reigns will accomplish next during this historic run, as he has already solidified his place in the annals of WWE history, leaving an indelible mark as one of the all-time greats.
