Championship Lineage
Undisputed WWE Championship
CM Punk is the current Undisputed WWE Champion, having beaten Sami Zayn for the belt on Raw on July 6, 2026. The lineage runs back to 1963, when the WWWF crowned its first champion. It was renamed the Undisputed WWE Championship in 2024 after Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Notable Reigns
Bruno SammartinoWon May 17, 1963A first reign of roughly 2,803 days, the longest in the title's history
CM PunkWon Nov 20, 2011A 434-day run, the longest modern WWE Title reign and the heart of the Pipebomb era
Roman ReignsWon Aug 30, 2020A 1,316-day Universal and Undisputed run as the Tribal Chief, the longest of the modern era
Cody RhodesWrestleMania 40, Apr 7, 2024Ended the Reigns run, finished the story, and the belt took its Undisputed WWE Championship name
CM Punk (current)Won July 6, 2026Took the title back from Sami Zayn on Raw during his WWE return arc
FAQ
Who is the current Undisputed WWE Champion?
CM Punk holds the title as of July 26, 2026. He won it back from Sami Zayn on Raw on July 6, 2026.
What is the longest reign in the title's history?
Bruno Sammartino holds the record. His first reign, which began on May 17, 1963, lasted roughly 2,803 days.
When was the title renamed the Undisputed WWE Championship?
In 2024, after Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Who has the longest reign of the modern era?
Roman Reigns held the Universal and later Undisputed title for 1,316 days beginning August 30, 2020.