The 60 years of the WWE Championship on WWE anniversary

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the WWE Championship, the most prestigious title in sports-entertainment, currently held by Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

The first person to win the title was " Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers on April 25, 1963, and since then, the WWE Championship has been the ultimate prize for all Superstars. Roman Reigns

John Cena

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