Not counting the questionable reigns of Ted DiBiase and Antonio Inoki, there have been 53 different WWE Champions over the course of professional wrestling history. It is often considered as the most important and prestigious belt in the entirety of the sport, so winning it is a huge accomplishment.
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Over the years, WWE has selected those who look the part, with some looking better than others. Whether that be sheer size and stature, or also the overall presentation in terms of appearance, attire, and more, there have been so many WWE Champions who just look like stars, and here is arguably the very best.
10 2-Time WWE Champion Batista
The Animal Is Carved From Stone
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
2 | 37 Days | Extreme Rules 2009 |
Batista, simply put, had an absolutely perfect build. His gear may have been simple compared to most, but he just had the aura of an absolute world beater and force to be reckoned with without even needing to try.
The tattoos, the good looks, and explosive nature of his style added to his muscular physique too. He was most prominent for his reigns as World Heavyweight Champion, but he did manage to win the WWE Championship on two occasions in some short reigns.
9 1-Time WWE Champion Bray Wyatt
The Wyatt Family Leader Had An Iconic Look
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
1 | 48 Days | Elimination Chamber 2017 |
Although Bray Wyatt only had one reign as WWE Champion, he was someone whose character didn’t need title belts to get over with the fans, and this all came down to his character and look.
Wyatt’s cult leader gimmick with his long beard, scary face, Hawaiian shirts, and lantern all came together to complete one of the more unique and striking looks in WWE history. He didn’t need a huge and muscular physique either to look like an intimidating presence.
8 1-Time WWE Champion The Ultimate Warrior
An Intense, Explosive Powerhouse With A Massive Body
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
1 | 293 Days | WrestleMania 6 |
The Ultimate Warrior was admittedly never the greatest in-ring performer, with a limited move-set and few classic matches to speak of. However, what set him apart was the fact that he looked like he was chiseled from stone, appearing like a Greek God with his size and look.
His face paint was different, colorful, and easily copied by his huge fanbase, and this all led to him becoming extremely popular. The splash of color, his sheer size, long hair, and more ensured a great look and WWE Championship success.
7 3-Time WWE Champion Shawn Michaels
The Heartbreak Kid Had Looks To Die For
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
3 | 396 Days | WrestleMania 12 |
There is a reason Shawn Michaels had the nickname of “Heartbreak Kid”, and it is because he was among the most handsome men on the roster. A perfect physique, good looks, and great attire led to him breaking out of the tag team division and becoming a major singles star.
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Michaels not only had a perfect look, but he brought with it world class in ring work, with many even dubbing him as the greatest of all time between the ropes, with classics against the likes of Bret Hart, The Undertaker, and John Cena over the years.
6 7-Time WWE Champion The Rock
The Great One’s Body Mass Has Only Increased Over Time
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
7 | 367 Days | Survivor Series 1998 |
The Rock has not only taken the professional wrestling world by his look, presence, and charisma, but also the acting world too, emerging as one of the most famous people on the planet.
He climbed the ranks in WWE by just looking like exactly what WWE would want in a world champion and face of the company, and this alone made him both a tremendous heel and a believable babyface hero too.
5 2-Time WWE Champion Drew McIntyre
The “Chosen One” Lived Up To Expectations
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
2 | 311 Days | WrestleMania 36 |
It took Drew McIntyre some time to get it all together, getting released from WWE and then reinventing himself, growing in size and achieving a striking look which he then brought back to the company for a second run.
Due to McIntyre being a current star, it is sometimes hard to compare him in terms of looks to the major names of the past, but in all honesty he is among the very best in this aspect. He has everything that WWE wants in a star - good looks, height, a great body, long hair, and a booming voice. He finally achieved his destiny of becoming WWE Champion in 2020.
4 4-Time WWE Champion Roman Reigns
WWE’s Hand-Picked Face Of The Company With A Great Look
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
4 | 1177+ Days | Survivor Series 2015 |
There is a reason why WWE has put so much into Roman Reigns. Although his look during his Shield days and beyond with his bullet proof vest wasn’t the best of looks, his 2020 heel turn and change in attire has led to him looking like an absolute star.
He has one of the most perfect looks out of any superstar in WWE history, with his long flowing hair, great body, and overall size. Despite a lot of hurdles, he has emerged as one of the greatest world champions in WWE history for sure.
3 4-Time WWE Champion The Undertaker
The Most Iconic Appearance In WWE History
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
4 | 238 Days | Survivor Series 1991 |
From the moment The Undertaker stepped out at Survivor Series 1990 to make his debut for WWE, fans were taken aback by his presence. A huge size both in his body and his height, a scary look, and dark attire, he instantly captivated the WWE Universe on his way to winning several world titles.
Over the years, The Undertaker’s look has been regarded as one of the best of all time, with much of that coming from his larger than life gimmick. Up until his retirement, The Deadman character was mostly protected, with The Undertaker even keeping up by wearing darker clothes outside of the ring.
2 6-Time WWE Champion Hulk Hogan
24 Inch Pythons Brother
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
6 | 2185 Days | WWF On MSG 23/01/1984 |
Hulk Hogan was built like a real life superhero, looking like a larger than life individual. His huge “python” arms, massive frame, and unteachable charisma made him the biggest star of his era.
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The HulkaMania phenomenon wouldn’t have been what it was without a look that matched his booking. He could believable overcome any monster heel that stood in his.
1 7-Time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar
The Beast Has The Best Look Of All Time
Number Of WWE Title Reigns | Combined Length | First WWE Title |
|---|---|---|
7 | 823 Days | SummerSlam 2002 |
There will be many fans convinced that Brock Lesnar isn’t human. He has one of the greatest bodies in professional wrestling history, matched with a size and speed that men his size should have no right to have.
Lesnar may not be the prettiest individual to have walked into a WWE ring, but his look makes him appear to be the most dangerous wrestler on the planet and a legit badass, and this has led to him to several world titles.
