Roman Reigns passes Hulk Hogan as the longest-reigning WrestleMania era champion

With more than 1,042 days as a WWE champion under his belt, Reigns is now the longest-reigning title belt holder in WWE history ever since the inception of WrestleMania in 1985.

This achievement puts Reigns at the pinnacle of the WrestleMania era, making him the longest-reigning champion since the event's creation. The previous record-holder was WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. Hogan's first run as WWF Champion lasted a staggering 1,474 days long. However, only 1,041 days of this epoch-making run were part of the WrestleMania era. Today, Reigns has overtaken this record, making wrestling history.

Let's backtrack to understand the full magnitude of this feat. In August 2020, at the WWE Payback pay-per-view event, Reigns made waves by dethroning The Fiend in a triple threat match, also involving Braun Strowman. This victory clinched him the Universal Championship. His march toward glory didn't stop there, though. WrestleMania 38 saw Reigns take on the formidable Brock Lesnar. Reigns' triumph led to the unification of the WWE and Universal Titles, crowning him as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.

This triumphant journey has brought Reigns past the remarkable 1,000-day threshold as champion, a feat few can boast. To commemorate this achievement, Reigns was presented with a new championship belt. But like a true champion, Reigns has his sights set on scaling greater heights. The Tribal Chief now stands with an impressive tally of 1,042 days as champion.

The Tribal Chief's title run is far from over, it seems. In a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Reigns was challenged by Jey Uso to a match at SummerSlam, nearly a week after the same Uso twin pinned him at Money in the Bank.

Reigns' dominance in the ring, combined with his untiring pursuit of excellence, makes this showdown a must-watch event. As the weeks roll by, fans will be keen to see how this feud evolves, promising high-octane action and nail-biting finishes.

Roman Reigns' 1,042-day reign as champion is more than just a number. It represents the dedication, resilience, and unyielding spirit of a wrestler who has time and again proven himself to be one of the greatest in the history of WWE. His name will now be forever etched in the annals of WWE history, a testament to his remarkable journey and enduring legacy.

Yet, with Reigns showing no signs of slowing down, it seems inevitable that more records will be shattered, and a handful of new milestones will be set. It's a thrilling time to be a WWE fan, with the chance to witness history in the making, and one man, in particular, stands at the forefront of it all – Roman Reigns, The Tribal Chief, the longest-reigning champion in the WrestleMania era.

As we look to the future, the reign of The Tribal Chief continues to be a fascinating saga to follow. Reigns' determination to break more records and his seeming invincibility have us all wondering – just how long will Reigns' reign last?

Whether or not he finally falls to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, one thing is certain: Reigns' influence on the WWE and professional wrestling as a whole is undeniable, and his impact will be felt for generations to come.