The ChampionshipCrown is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by WWE. It is the top championship of the NXT brand, which is WWE’s developmental territory. The championship was introduced on September 1, 2012, at NXT Arrival, and has been defended at NXT events and house shows. The current champion is Samoa Joe, who is in his second reign.
History
The Championship Crown was created as part of the rebranding of NXT from a reality competition show to a developmental territory. The championship was first awarded to Seth Rollins, who defeated Jinder Mahal in the finals of a tournament to determine the inaugural champion. Rollins held the championship for 133 days before losing it to Neville at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way.
The Championship Crown has been held by several notable wrestlers, including Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Finn Bálor, and Shinsuke Nakamura. The championship has also been defended in several high-profile matches, including a Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: The End and a Steel Cage Match at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.
Design
The Championship Crown is a custom-made championship belt that is made of gold and leather. The belt features the NXT logo in the center, with the words “NXT CHAMPION” engraved above and below the logo. The side plates of the belt feature the NXT logo and the year of the champion’s victory.
Legacy
The Championship Crown is one of the most prestigious championships in WWE. It has been held by some of the most talented wrestlers in the world, and has been defended in some of the most memorable matches in NXT history. The Championship Crown is a symbol of success in NXT, and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the wrestlers who have held it.
