— As noted earlier here on the website, WWE officials have recently been telling talent to be more aggressive in their matches. There’s speculation that this has let to more injuries including eye pokes, black eyes, concussions and more. Talent has been playing around with barely missing strikes and have been throwing punches and kicks harder and faster, which has also contributed.
— WWE.com published a new list ranking the top ten longest reigning WWE World Champions in company history. John Cena currently ranks at No. 4.
10. “Macho Man” Randy Savage — 520 days as champion
9. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin — 529 days as champion
8. Triple H — 539 days as champion
7. Randy Orton — 609 days as champion
6. Bret “Hit Man” Hart — 654 days as champion
5. Pedro Morales – 1,027 days as champion
4. John Cena – 1,197 days and counting as champion
3. Bob Backlund – 2,138 days as champion
2. Hulk Hogan – 2,185 days as champion
1. Bruno Sammartino – 4,040 days as champion
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