Who Are the Current Champions in Wrestling?

Professional wrestling is a sport that has captivated audiences worldwide for decades. From small independent promotions to large global organizations like WWE, championships are an integral part of the industry. Let’s take a closer look at some of the current champions in wrestling and their impressive reigns.

WWE Universal Championship

The WWE Universal Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in professional wrestling. As of now, the reigning champion is Roman Reigns. Reigns won the championship at WWE Payback on August 30, 2020, by defeating “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat No Holds Barred Match.

WWE Championship

The WWE Championship is another highly coveted title within the industry. Currently held by Drew McIntyre, he defeated Randy Orton at WrestleMania 36 on April 5, 2020, to capture his first WWE Championship.

AEW World Championship

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has quickly gained popularity since its inception in 2019. The AEW World Championship is currently held by Kenny Omega. Omega won the title on December 2, 2020, by defeating Jon Moxley at AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming.

Impact World Championship

Rich Swann currently holds the Impact World Championship. Swann won the title on January 16, 2021, at Impact Wrestling’s event Hard to Kill by defeating Eric Young.

NXT Championship

NXT has proven to be a breeding ground for future wrestling stars. The current NXT Champion is Finn Bálor. Bálor won the title for the second time on September 8, 2020, by defeating Adam Cole at NXT Super Tuesday II.

ROH World Championship

The Ring of Honor (ROH) World Championship is currently held by Rush. Rush won the title on February 29, 2020, by defeating PCO at ROH’s event Gateway to Honor.

NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Championship

The New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) IWGP Heavyweight Championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling. The current champion is Kota Ibushi. Ibushi won the title on January 4, 2021, by defeating Tetsuya Naito at NJPW’s event Wrestle Kingdom 15.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the current champions in wrestling. The world of professional wrestling is constantly evolving, with new champions crowned and reigns coming to an end. Whether it’s WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling, or other promotions around the globe, these champions represent the top performers in their respective organizations.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches as these champions defend their titles and new contenders emerge!