American wrestler Ric Flair has had multiple world heavyweight championship reigns spanning over three decades. The most accomplished or decorated wrestlers tend to be revered as legends. A combination of a championship's lineage, the caliber of performers as champion, and the frequency and manner of title changes, dictates the audience's perception of the title's quality, significance, and reputation.Ī wrestler's championship accomplishments can be central to their career, becoming a measure of their performance ability and drawing power. However, other circumstances may also determine the use of a championship. Lower ranked titles may also be used on the performers who show potential, thus allowing them greater exposure to the audience. The Fabulous Moolah was the most prominent holder of the NWA World Women's Championship for 28 yearsīehind the scenes, the bookers in a company will place the title on the most accomplished performer, or those the bookers believe will generate fan interest in terms of event attendance and television viewership.

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