Yahoo Sports reports: The World Heavyweight Championship was brought back by WWE in 2023, with Seth Rollins crowned the inaugural champion. He eventually lost it to Drew McIntyre in April 2024 before winning the belt a second time in August 2025 when he cashed in on CM Punk.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 5, 2026 2:30 PM
‘Idiot’: Seth Rollins responds to Roman Reigns’ claim he made the World Heavyweight title relevant
The World Heavyweight Championship was brought back by WWE in 2023, with Seth Rollins crowned the inaugural champion. He eventually lost it to Drew McIntyre in April 2024 before winning the belt a second time in August 2025 when he cashed in on CM Punk.
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