Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Who Lost the World Championships in Just One Day
As the list says these are the wrestlers who all lost their world championships in just one day after winning them, and of course expect a lot of Money In The Bank cash ins.
André René Roussimoff, known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. André He most famously feuded with Hulk Hogan, culminating at WrestleMania III, and his best-remembered film role was that of Fezzik, the giant in The Princess Bride. His size was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, which later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to him being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World". In 2014, he was named the ninth tallest professional wrestler in history. ...read more. While he didn't actually lose the title he did surrendered the title willingly and tried to give the belt to Ted Dibiase only for Jack Tunney to put a stop to it and declare the championship vacant.
Rodney Agatupu Anoaʻi was an American professional wrestler who is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation where he wrestled under the ring name Yokozuna, whose term yokozuna refers to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling in Japan. We all know the story here Yokozuna beats Hart for the title at WrestleMania IX and in a matter of minutes lost it to Hulk Hogan who Fuji issued a challenge to for no reason.
Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, singer-songwriter, painter and musician. Hardy finally triumphed against Edge in a ladder match at Extreme Rules after the matches conclusion while Jim Ross attempted to interview Jeff CM Punk came out cashed in his MITB contract and took the world title from Hardy.
Paul Randall Wight, Jr. is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Big Show.
Paul Michael Levesque, better known by his ring name Triple H, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, corporate executive, and actor. After winnin the belt from Orton in the opening match Triple H was forced to defend the title against Umaga and then again against Orton in a Last Man Standing Match which Orton won to reclaim the title.
Colby Lopez is an American professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE under the ring name Seth Rollins. He is the Current Intercontinental Champion. After returning Rollins beat Roman Reigns for the title at Money in The Bank only to have Dean Ambrose who won the Money in The Bank Ladder match erarlier that night cash in his contract and within two minutes won the WWE World title.
John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (/ˈsiːnə/; born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and reality television show host signed to WWE, where he is assigned to the SmackDown brand. ...read more. Cena won the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber only to have Batista come out by Mr. McMahon's orders take out Cena and win the WWE title in just minutes.
Bryan Lloyd Danielson is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan. He is a five time WWE world champion. In a shocking turn of events Bryan was victorious over Cena winning the WWE Championship and you pretty much already know what happens her Randy Orton along with his you know what cashes it in after Triple H pedigreed Bryan allowing Orton to get the win.
Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoa'i (Roman Reigns) was born on May 25, 1985. He is an American professional wrestler and former professional Canadian football player.
He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under ring name Roman Reigns.
His finishing move is Spear and Moment of Silence.
His signature move is Superman Punch. He is better known as the Powerhouse.
He has won 2 WWE titles, one tag team championship as "the shield", the 2015 Royal Rumble and is a 7 time Slammy Awards winner.
His Main Evented Wrestlemania for 3 years in a row since coming on the scene in WWE, and he is often considered to be the most hated babyface of all time. 2015 was a horrible year for Reigns, he won the Royal Rumble only to be booed out of the building, lost the main event at WrestleMania when Rollins cashed in his MITB contract, he finally wins the title at Survivor Series and its immediately taken away by Sheamus who also cashed in his MITB contract.
Randal Keith "Randy" Orton is an American professional wrestler and actor who is signed with WWE, where he is a member of the SmackDown brand. He is a 12-time world champion, having held the WWE World Championship eight times and the World Heavyweight Championship four times. No Mercy 2007 after Cena forfeited the title due to injury Orton was literally given the title by Mr. McMahon only for Triple H to challenge him for the same belt immediately and won the title.