Winning a championship in professional wrestling is a major achievement, but only a select few have managed to hold both a World Championship and a United States Championship at the same time. This rare feat demonstrates a wrestler’s dominance in their promotion, proving they can compete at the highest level while also representing a secondary title that often highlights rising stars or workhorse competitors.
Here’s a look at some of the wrestlers who have held both championships together:
1. Booker T – WCW World Heavyweight & United States Championships
Booker T is one of WCW’s most decorated champions. He won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship multiple times and, in 2001, held both the WCW World Title and United States Championship at the same time. This cemented his legacy as one of the top stars of the company before WCW was acquired by WWE.
2. Bill Goldberg – WCW World Heavyweight & United States Championship
During his historic undefeated streak in WCW, Goldberg captured the WCW United States Championship before moving up to challenge for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. In 1998, he held both titles simultaneously after defeating Hollywood Hogan for the World Championship, making him one of the most dominant forces in wrestling history.
3. Seth Rollins – WWE World Heavyweight & United States Championship
Seth Rollins made history in 2015 when he became the first wrestler in WWE to hold both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship at the same time. He won the U.S. Title by defeating John Cena at SummerSlam 2015, showcasing his ability to carry two major titles simultaneously.
4. Cody Rhodes – NWA World's Heavyweight & IWGP United States Championship
Cody Rhodes has proven himself across multiple promotions, winning world titles in different organizations. He made history by holding the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship while also being the IWGP United States Champion in NJPW, further solidifying his status as a global wrestling star.
Final Thoughts
Holding both a World Championship and a United States Championship at the same time is a remarkable achievement in professional wrestling. It showcases a wrestler’s ability to be a top-tier main eventer while still being a workhorse champion. With the evolving landscape of pro wrestling, will we see more superstars join this elite list in the future? Time will tell.
Who do you think will be the next to achieve this feat? Let me know in the comments!
