{{Short description|none}} {{use mdy dates|date=May 2018}} {{use American English|date=May 2018}} The NXT Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, defended as the top championship of their NXT brand division. The championship was first introduced on the July 1, 2012, episode of ''NXT'' when NXT Commissioner Dusty Rhodes announced a Gold Rush tournament, involving four developmental roster wrestlers and four main roster wrestlers competing to be crowned as the inaugural NXT Champion in a single elimination tournament. Seth Rollins became the inaugural NXT Champion by defeating Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on July 26, 2012 (aired August 29).<ref>{{cite web|last=Parry|first=Josh|title=NXT spoiler - first champion crowned |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 26, 2012|access-date=July 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 8/29 - Week 11: First NXT champion crowned in big-match setting|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64831.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref>
[[File:Tony D’Angelo (cropped).jpg|right|thumb|Current champion Tony D'Angelo]]
As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}, there have been 37 reigns among 28 different champions and four vacancies. Samoa Joe has the most reigns at three. Finn Bálor has the longest combined reign at 504 days. Adam Cole's reign is the longest singular reign at {{age in days nts|June 1, 2019|July 1, 2020}} days ({{age in days nts|June 1, 2019|July 8, 2020}} days as recognized by WWE due to tape delay), while Karrion Kross' first reign is the shortest at 4 days (3 days as recognized by WWE) as he had to relinquish the title due to a legitimate injury he suffered in winning it. Bo Dallas holds the record as the youngest champion, winning the title two days before his 23rd birthday (although WWE recognizes it was 18 days after his 23rd birthday due to tape delay), while Samoa Joe is the oldest champion, winning the title at 42.<ref name="NXTChampionshipHistory">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-championship|title=NXT Championship|work=WWE}}</ref>
Tony D'Angelo is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating previous champion Joe Hendry, Ethan Page, and Ricky Saints in a fatal four-way match at Stand & Deliver on April 4, 2026, in Chesterfield, Missouri.<ref name="DAngelo"/>
== Title history == {{Professional wrestling title history top|active=yes|days2=yes}}{{PWtitlereign |sort number = 0.5 |type = promotion |name = WWE: NXT }} {{PWtitlereign |number = 1 |champion = Seth Rollins |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2012|07|26}} |days = {{age in days nts|July 26, 2012|December 6, 2012}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|August 29, 2012|January 9, 2013}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = Title was established on July 1, 2012, for WWE's developmental brand NXT. Rollins defeated Jinder Mahal in the eight-man NXT Championship tournament finals to become the inaugural champion. WWE recognizes his reign as beginning on August 29, 2012, when the match aired on tape delay. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2401&page=2|title=WWE NXT Title Gold Rush Tournament (2012)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 26, 2012|access-date=October 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=84397|title=WWE NXT #132 - TV-Show @ Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 26, 2012|access-date=October 17, 2022}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 2 |champion = Big E Langston |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2012|12|06}} |days = {{age in days nts|December 6, 2012|May 23, 2013}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|January 10, 2013|June 12, 2013}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = This was a no disqualification match.<br />WWE recognizes Big E's reign as beginning on January 9, 2013, when the match aired on tape delay. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|title=NXT spoilers: New champion, The Shield involved, Nash's role, Hall of Famer at next TV taping|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_67062.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=7 June 2013}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 3 |champion = Bo Dallas |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2013|5|23}} |days = {{age in days nts|May 23, 2013|February 27, 2014}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|June 12, 2013|February 27, 2014}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = WWE recognizes Dallas' reign as beginning on June 12, 2013, when the match aired on tape delay. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|last=Santiago|first=Andres|title=5/23 NXT spoilers from Full Sail University|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/77764/523-nxt-spoilers-from-full-sail-university.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|date=May 24, 2013|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307031459/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/77764/523-nxt-spoilers-from-full-sail-university.html?p=1|archive-date=March 7, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 4 |champion = {{sortname|Adrian|Neville|Pac (wrestler)}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2014|02|27}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=02|day1=27|year1=2014|month2=12|day2=11|year2=2014}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|February 28, 2014|December 11, 2014}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = Arrival |notes = This was a ladder match. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|title=James' WWE NXT "Arrival" report 2/27 - Week 87: Complete real-time coverage of WWE Network special, including all NXT Titles on the line, plus Overall Reax|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_76685.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 27, 2014|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306023601/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_76685.shtml|archive-date=March 6, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 5 |champion = {{sortname|Sami|Zayn}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2014|12|11}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=12|day1=11|year1=2014|month2=02|day2=11|year2=2015}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|December 11, 2014|February 11, 2015}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = TakeOver: R Evolution |notes = This was a title vs. career match where if Zayn had lost, he would have voluntarily quit NXT. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82237.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Takeover Results 12/11: Complete virtual-time coverage of Neville vs. Zayn for the NXT Title, Itami & Balor, Charlotte, Kevin Steen/Owens's debut, Corey Graves retires|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling torch|date=December 11, 2014|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213013556/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_82237.shtml|archive-date=December 13, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 6 |champion = {{sortname|Kevin|Owens}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2015|02|11}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=02|day1=11|year1=2015|month2=07|day2=04|year2=2015}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|February 12, 2015|July 4, 2015}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = TakeOver: Rival |notes = Owens won when the referee decided that Sami Zayn was unable to continue. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_83281.shtml|title=James' WWE NXT TakeOver Report 2/11|last=James|first=Justin|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 11, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214102253/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_83281.shtml|archive-date=February 14, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 7 |champion = {{sortname|Finn|Bálor}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2015|07|04}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=07|day1=04|year1=2015|month2=04|day2=21|year2=2016}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|July 4, 2015|April 21, 2016}} |location = Tokyo, Japan |event = The Beast in the East |notes = |ref = <ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Network special report 7/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Beast in the East" - Lesnar's in-ring return, Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, more|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 4, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707164834/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86018.shtml|archive-date=July 7, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 8 |champion = {{sortname|Samoa|Joe}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2016|04|21}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=04|day1=21|year1=2016|month2=08|day2=20|year2=2016}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|April 21, 2016|August 20, 2016}} |location = Lowell, MA |event = NXT Live |notes = |ref = <ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Breaking News – Samoa Joe wins NXT Title Thursday night (w/Pics)|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/21/breaking-news-samoa-joe-wins-nxt-title-at-thursday-night-house-show/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 21, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423124359/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/21/breaking-news-samoa-joe-wins-nxt-title-at-thursday-night-house-show/|archive-date=April 23, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Samoa Joe captures NXT Championship at Live Event in Lowell, Mass.|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/samoa-joe-wins-nxt-championship?sf24807785=1|publisher=WWE|access-date=April 22, 2016}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 9 |champion = {{sortname|Shinsuke|Nakamura}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2016|08|20}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=08|day1=20|year1=2016|month2=11|day2=19|year2=2016}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|August 20, 2016|November 19, 2016}} |location = Brooklyn, NY |event = TakeOver: Brooklyn II |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTBrooklynII">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=8/20 "WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn" Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/20/820-wwe-nxt-takeover-brooklyn-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 20, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823123049/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/20/820-wwe-nxt-takeover-brooklyn-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|archive-date=August 23, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 10 |champion = {{sortname|Samoa|Joe}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2016|11|19}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=11|day1=19|year1=2016|month2=12|day2=3|year2=2016}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|November 20, 2016|December 3, 2016}} |location = Toronto, ON, Canada |event = TakeOver: Toronto |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTToronto">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES' NXT TAKEOVER: TORONTO REVIEW 11/19: Nakamura vs. Joe, Asuka vs. James, #DIY vs. The Revival, and more|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/19/james-nxt-takeover-toronto-review-1119-nakamura-vs-joe-asuka-vs-james-diy-vs-revival/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 19, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120150356/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/19/james-nxt-takeover-toronto-review-1119-nakamura-vs-joe-asuka-vs-james-diy-vs-revival/|archive-date=November 20, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 11 |champion = {{sortname|Shinsuke|Nakamura}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2016|12|03}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=12|day1=03|year1=2016|month2=01|day2=28|year2=2017}} |days2 = yes |location = Osaka, Japan |event = ''NXT'' |notes = |ref = <ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Shinsuke Nakamura becomes the new NXT Champion capturing the title in Osaka, Japan at NXT live event|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/70271-shinsuke-nakamura-becomes-new-nxt-champion-capturing-title-osaka-nxt-live-event/|work=WrestleView|date=December 3, 2016|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Witner|first=Arya|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-nxt-results-matches-osaka-japan-227296/|title=WWE NXT results: Matches from Osaka, Japan|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331073020/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-nxt-results-matches-osaka-japan-227296/|archive-date=March 31, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 12 |champion = {{sortname|Bobby|Roode}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2017|01|28}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=01|day1=28|year1=2017|month2=08|day2=19|year2=2017}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|January 29, 2017|August 19, 2017}} |location = San Antonio, TX |event = TakeOver: San Antonio |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTSan Antonio">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/28 Powell's NXT Takeover: San Antonio Live Review – Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT Title, DIY vs. Authors of Pain for the NXT Tag Titles, Asuka vs. Nikki Cross vs. Billie Kay vs. Peyton Royce for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/28/128-powells-nxt-takeover-san-antonio-live-review-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-bobby-roode-nxt-title-diy-vs-authors-pain-nxt-tag-titles-asuka-vs-nikki-cross-vs/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2017|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129112653/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/28/128-powells-nxt-takeover-san-antonio-live-review-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-bobby-roode-nxt-title-diy-vs-authors-pain-nxt-tag-titles-asuka-vs-nikki-cross-vs/|archive-date=January 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 13 |champion = {{sortname|Drew|McIntyre}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2017|08|19}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=08|day1=19|year1=2017|month2=11|day2=18|year2=2017}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|August 19, 2017|November 18, 2017}} |location = Brooklyn, NY |event = TakeOver: Brooklyn III |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTBrooklyn III">{{cite web|last=Zimmerman|first=Zack|title=8/19 Zim's NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III live review – Bobby Roode vs. Drew McIntyre for the NXT Title, Asuka vs. Ember Moon for the NXT Women's Title, Authors of Pain vs. Sanity for the NXT Tag Titles, homecoming|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/19/819-zims-nxt-takeover-brooklyn-iii-live-review-bobby-roode-vs-drew-mcintyre-nxt-title--vs-ember-moon-nxt-womens-title-authors-pain-vs-sanity-nxt-tag-tit/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 19, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 14 |champion = {{sortname|Andrade|"Cien" Almas|Andrade El Idolo}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2017|11|18}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=11|day1=18|year1=2017|month2=04|day2=07|year2=2018}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|November 19, 2017|April 7, 2018}} |location = Houston, TX |event = TakeOver: WarGames |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTWarGames">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=11/18 Moore's NXT Takeover: WarGames live review – The Undisputed Era vs. Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong vs. Sanity in a WarGames match, Ember Moon vs. Kairi Sane vs. Nikki Cross vs. Peyton Royce for the NXT Women's Title, Drew McIntyre vs. Andrade Almas for the NXT Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/18/1118-moores-nxt-takeover-wargames-live-review-undisputed-era-vs-authors-pain-roderick-strong-vs-sanity-wargames-match-ember-moon-vs-kairi-sane-vs-nikki-cross-vs-peyton-royce/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 18, 2017|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119151559/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/18/1118-moores-nxt-takeover-wargames-live-review-undisputed-era-vs-authors-pain-roderick-strong-vs-sanity-wargames-match-ember-moon-vs-kairi-sane-vs-nikki-cross-vs-peyton-royce/|archive-date=November 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 15 |champion = {{sortname|Aleister|Black|Malakai Black}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2018|04|07}} |days = {{age in days nts|month1=04|day1=07|year1=2018|month2=07|day2=18|year2=2018}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|April 8, 2018|July 25, 2018}} |location = New Orleans, LA |event = TakeOver: New Orleans |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTNew Orleans">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=4/7 Moore's NXT Takeover: New Orleans live review – Andrade Almas vs. Aleister Black for the NXT Title, Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship, Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa in an unsanctioned match, ladder match for the new North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/07/4-7-moores-nxt-takeover-new-orleans-live-review-andrade-almas-vs-aleister-black-for-the-nxt-title-ember-moon-vs-shayna-baszler-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-johnny-gargano-vs-tommaso-cia/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 7, 2018|access-date=April 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408194252/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/07/4-7-moores-nxt-takeover-new-orleans-live-review-andrade-almas-vs-aleister-black-for-the-nxt-title-ember-moon-vs-shayna-baszler-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-johnny-gargano-vs-tommaso-cia/|archive-date=April 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 16 |champion = {{sortname|Tommaso|Ciampa}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2018|07|18}} |days = {{age in days nts|July 18, 2018|March 13, 2019}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|July 25, 2018|March 19, 2019}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = WWE recognizes Ciampa's reign as beginning on July 25, 2018 and ending on March 20, 2019 due to both episodes airing on tape delay. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|title=Major news from Wednesday night's NXT tapings (CAUTION: SPOILERS)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/major-news-from-nxt-tapings?sf193941596=1|work=WWE|date=July 18, 2018|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=7/25 NXT TV REPORT: Aleister Black vs. Tomasso Ciampa for the NXT Title, Cole vs. Maluta, Evans vs. Price, Ricochet, War Raiders, William Regal|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/07/25/7-25-nxt-tv-report-aleister-black-vs-tomasso-ciampa-for-the-nxt-title-cole-vs-maluta-evans-vs-price-ricochet-war-raiders-william-regal/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727030010/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/07/25/7-25-nxt-tv-report-aleister-black-vs-tomasso-ciampa-for-the-nxt-title-cole-vs-maluta-evans-vs-price-ricochet-war-raiders-william-regal/|archive-date=July 27, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |sort number = 16.5 |type = vacated |date = {{dts|2019|03|13}} |days2 = yes |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = The title was vacated due to Tommaso Ciampa requiring neck surgery. Aired on tape delay on March 20, 2019. |ref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/new-nxt-champion-be-crowned-takeover-new-york-279221/|title=New NXT Champion to be crowned at TakeOver: New York|last=Rose|first=Bryan|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=March 13, 2019|access-date=March 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329180931/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/new-nxt-champion-be-crowned-takeover-new-york-279221/|archive-date=March 29, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 17 |champion = {{sortname|Johnny|Gargano}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2019|04|05}} |days = {{age in days nts|April 5, 2019|June 1, 2019}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|April 6, 2019|June 1, 2019}} |location = Brooklyn, NY |event = TakeOver: New York |notes = Defeated Adam Cole in a two out of three falls match to win the vacant title. |ref = <ref name="NXTNewYork">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=4/5 Powell's NXT Takeover: New York live review – Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole in a best of three falls match for the vacant NXT Championship, Pete Dunne vs. Walter for the WWE UK Championship, Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle for the NXT North American Title, NXT Women's Title four-way, NXT Tag Title match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/05/4-5-powells-nxt-takeover-new-york-live-review-johnny-gargano-vs-adam-cole-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-pete-dunne-vs-walter-for-the-wwe-uk-championship-velve/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164151/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/05/4-5-powells-nxt-takeover-new-york-live-review-johnny-gargano-vs-adam-cole-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-pete-dunne-vs-walter-for-the-wwe-uk-championship-velve/|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 18 |champion = {{sortname|Adam|Cole}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2019|06|01}} |days = {{age in days nts|June 1, 2019|July 1, 2020}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|June 1, 2019|July 8, 2020}} |location = Bridgeport, CT |event = TakeOver: XXV |notes = WWE recognizes Cole's reign as ending on July 8, 2020, when the following match aired on tape delay. |ref = <ref name="NXTXXV">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=6/1 Powell's NXT Takeover: XXV live review – Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole for the NXT Championship, Shayna Baszler vs. Io Shirai for the NXT Women's Championship, Velveteen Dream vs. Tyler Breeze for the NXT North American Title, four-way ladder match for the vacant NXT Tag Titles, Matt Riddle vs. Roderick Strong|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/01/6-1-powells-nxt-takeover-xxv-live-review-johnny-gargano-vs-adam-cole-for-the-nxt-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-io-shirai-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-velveteen-dream-vs-tyler-breeze-fo/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=June 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607190529/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/01/6-1-powells-nxt-takeover-xxv-live-review-johnny-gargano-vs-adam-cole-for-the-nxt-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-io-shirai-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-velveteen-dream-vs-tyler-breeze-fo/|archive-date=June 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 19 |champion = Keith Lee |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2020|07|01}} |days = {{age in days nts|July 1, 2020|August 22, 2020}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|July 8, 2020|August 21, 2020}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'':<br>The Great American Bash<br />{{small|Night 2}} |notes = This was a Winner Takes All match, in which Lee also defended the NXT North American Championship.<br />WWE recognizes Lee's reign as beginning on July 8, 2020, when the match aired on tape delay. |ref = <ref name="NXT07082020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=7/8 NXT TV results: Moore's review of the Great American Bash night two with NXT Champion Adam Cole vs. NXT North American Champion Keith Lee for both titles, Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae in a Street Fight, Legado Del Fantasma vs. Drake Maverick, Tyler Breeze, and Fandango, Johnny Gargano vs. Isaiah Scott|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-night-two-with-nxt-champion-adam-cole-vs-nxt-north-american-champion-keith-lee-for-both-titles-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-in-a-street-fi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 8, 2020|access-date=July 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095000/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/08/7-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-great-american-bash-night-two-with-nxt-champion-adam-cole-vs-nxt-north-american-champion-keith-lee-for-both-titles-mia-yim-vs-candice-lerae-in-a-street-fi/|archive-date=July 9, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 20 |champion = Karrion Kross |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2020|08|22}} |days = {{age in days nts|August 22, 2020|August 26, 2020}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|August 23, 2020|August 26, 2020}} |location = Winter Park, FL |event = TakeOver XXX |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTXXX">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT Takeover: XXX results – Moore's live review of Keith Lee vs. Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship, Adam Cole vs. Pat McAfee, Io Shirai vs. Dakota Kai for the NXT Women's Championship, a ladder match for the vacant NXT North American Title, Finn Balor vs. Timothy Thatcher|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/22/nxt-takeover-xxx-results-moores-live-review-of-keith-lee-vs-karrion-kross-for-the-nxt-championship-adam-cole-vs-pat-mcafee-io-shirai-vs-dakota-kai-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-a-ladder/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824111357/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/22/nxt-takeover-xxx-results-moores-live-review-of-keith-lee-vs-karrion-kross-for-the-nxt-championship-adam-cole-vs-pat-mcafee-io-shirai-vs-dakota-kai-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-a-ladder/|archive-date=August 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |sort number = 20.5 |type = vacated |date = {{dts|2020|08|26}} |days2 = yes |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = Karrion Kross relinquished the title due to suffering a separated shoulder during his match at TakeOver XXX. |ref = <ref name="NXT08262020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=8/26 NXT TV results: Moore's review of new NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Scarlett, Tommaso Ciampa returns, Santos Escobar vs. Isaiah "Swerve" Scott for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango for the NXT Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/26/8-26-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-nxt-champion-karrion-kross-and-scarlett-tommaso-ciampa-returns-santos-escobar-vs-isaiah-swerve-scott-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-championship-fabian-a/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 26, 2020|access-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827190408/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/26/8-26-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-nxt-champion-karrion-kross-and-scarlett-tommaso-ciampa-returns-santos-escobar-vs-isaiah-swerve-scott-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-championship-fabian-a/|archive-date=August 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 21 |champion = {{sortname|Finn|Bálor}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2020|09|08}} |days = {{age in days nts|September 8, 2020|April 8, 2021}} |days2 = yes |location = Winter Park, FL |event = ''NXT'':<br>Super Tuesday II |notes = A 60-minute fatal four-way iron man match for the vacant championship took place on the September 1 episode of ''NXT Super Tuesday'' between Finn Bálor, Adam Cole, Tommaso Ciampa, and Johnny Gargano, but the match ended in a tie between Bálor and Cole. NXT General Manager William Regal then scheduled a match between the two for the following week, in which Bálor defeated Cole to win the vacant title. |ref = <ref name="NXT09082020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=9/8 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Super Tuesday II featuring Finn Balor vs. Adam Cole for the vacant NXT Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Mercedes Martinez in a cage match, Bronson Reed vs. Austin Theory, Killian Dain vs. Roderick Strong|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/08/9-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-super-tuesday-ii-featuring-finn-balor-vs-adam-cole-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-mercedes-martinez-in-a-cage-match-bronson-reed-vs/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 8, 2020|access-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915095044/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/08/9-8-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-super-tuesday-ii-featuring-finn-balor-vs-adam-cole-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-mercedes-martinez-in-a-cage-match-bronson-reed-vs/|archive-date=September 15, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 22 |champion = {{sortname|Karrion|Kross}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2021|04|08}} |days = {{age in days nts|April 8 2021|August 22 2021}} |days2 = yes |location = Orlando, FL |event = TakeOver: Stand & Deliver<br />{{small|Night 2}} |notes = |ref = <ref name="TOS&DN2">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/08/nxt-takeover-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-night-two-with-finn-balor-vs-karrion-kross-for-the-nxt-championship-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-in-an-unsanctioned-match-santos-escoba/|title=NXT Takeover Stand & Deliver results: Moore's live review of night two with Finn Balor vs. Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship, Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly in an unsanctioned match, Santos Escobar vs. Jordan Devlin in a ladder match to unify the NXT Cruiserweight Title|date=April 8, 2021|last=Moore|first=John|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412133506/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/08/nxt-takeover-stand-deliver-results-moores-live-review-of-night-two-with-finn-balor-vs-karrion-kross-for-the-nxt-championship-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-in-an-unsanctioned-match-santos-escoba/|archive-date=April 12, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 23 |champion = {{sortname|Samoa|Joe}} |reign = 3 |date = {{dts|2021|08|22}} |days = {{age in days nts|August 22, 2021|September 12, 2021}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|August 23, 2021|September 12, 2021}} |location = Orlando, FL |event = TakeOver 36 |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXT36">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT Takeover 36 results: Moore's live review of Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship, Raquel Gonzalez vs. Dakota Kai for the NXT Women's Title, Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly in a best of three falls match, Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/22/nxt-takeover-36-results-moores-live-review-of-karrion-kross-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-nxt-championship-raquel-gonzalez-vs-dakota-kai-for-the-nxt-womens-title-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-in-a-best/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 22, 2021|access-date=August 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823103525/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/22/nxt-takeover-36-results-moores-live-review-of-karrion-kross-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-nxt-championship-raquel-gonzalez-vs-dakota-kai-for-the-nxt-womens-title-adam-cole-vs-kyle-oreilly-in-a-best/|archive-date=August 23, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |sort number = 23.5 |type = vacated |date = {{dts|2021|09|12}} |days2 = yes |location = – |event = – |notes = Samoa Joe relinquished the title due to what WWE reported as an unspecified injury; Joe later clarified that the vacancy happened due to him testing positive for COVID-19 as well as the overall directional change of NXT, which saw NXT rebranded as NXT 2.0. |ref = <ref name="joerelinquishes">{{cite tweet|number=1437198495132364805|user=SamoaJoe|author=Samoa Joe|title=Samoa Joe Relinquishes the NXT Championship|date=September 12, 2021|access-date=September 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|title=Samoa Joe Relinquishes WWE NXT Title Due To Injury|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/samoa-joe-relinquishes-wwe-nxt-title-due-injury|work=Fightful|date=September 12, 2021|access-date=September 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914235738/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/samoa-joe-relinquishes-wwe-nxt-title-due-injury|archive-date=September 14, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=Samoa Joe Relinquished NXT Title After Positive COVID Test, Vince McMahon Changing NXT Direction|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/samoa-joe-relinquished-nxt-title-after-positive-covid-test-vince-mcmahon-changing-nxt-direction|work=Fightful|date=March 1, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307093918/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/samoa-joe-relinquished-nxt-title-after-positive-covid-test-vince-mcmahon-changing-nxt-direction|archive-date=March 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 24 |champion = {{sortname|Tommaso|Ciampa}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2021|09|14}} |days = {{age in days nts|September 14, 2021|January 4, 2022}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|September 15, 2021|January 4, 2022}} |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT 2.0'' |notes = This was a fatal four-way match for the vacant championship, also involving LA Knight, Pete Dunne, and Von Wagner. |ref = <ref name="NXT09142021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/14/9-14-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-nxt-2-0-premiere-with-tommaso-ciampa-vs-kyle-oreilly-vs-la-knight-vs-pete-dunne-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-indi-hartwell-and-dexter-lumis-wedding/|title=9/14 NXT TV results: Moore's review of the NXT 2.0 premiere with Tommaso Ciampa vs. Kyle O'Reilly vs. LA Knight vs. Pete Dunne for the vacant NXT Championship, Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis wedding, Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro vs. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne, B-Fab's in-ring debut|first=John|last=Moore|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 14, 2021|access-date=September 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919210017/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/14/9-14-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-nxt-2-0-premiere-with-tommaso-ciampa-vs-kyle-oreilly-vs-la-knight-vs-pete-dunne-for-the-vacant-nxt-championship-indi-hartwell-and-dexter-lumis-wedding/|archive-date=September 19, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 25 |champion = {{sortname|Bron|Breakker}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2022|01|04}} |days = {{age in days nts|January 4, 2022|March 8, 2022}} |days2 = yes |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT 2.0'':<br>New Year's Evil |notes = |ref = <ref name="NYE2022">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=1/4 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bron Breakker for the NXT Title, Walter, Fabian Aichner, and Marcel Barthel vs. Riddle and MSK, Mandy Rose vs. Raquel Gonzalez vs. Cora Jade for the NXT Women's Title, Carmelo Hayes vs. Roderick Strong in a title unification match, AJ Styles confronts Grayson Waller|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/04/1-4-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-tommaso-ciampa-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-nxt-title-walter-fabian-aichner-and-marcel-barthel-vs-riddle-and-msk-mandy-rose-vs-raquel-gonzalez-vs-cora-jade/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 4, 2022|access-date=January 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124141012/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/04/1-4-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-tommaso-ciampa-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-nxt-title-walter-fabian-aichner-and-marcel-barthel-vs-riddle-and-msk-mandy-rose-vs-raquel-gonzalez-vs-cora-jade/|archive-date=January 24, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 26 |champion = {{sortname|Dolph|Ziggler}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2022|03|08}} |days = {{age in days nts|March 8, 2022|April 4, 2022}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|March 9, 2022|April 4, 2022}} |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT 2.0'':<br>Roadblock |notes = This was a triple threat match, also involving Tommaso Ciampa, who Ziggler pinned. |ref = <ref name="NXTRoadblock">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/08/3-8-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-the-roadblock-themed-show-featuring-bron-breakker-vs-dolph-ziggler-vs-tommaso-ciampa-for-the-nxt-title-fabian-aichner-and-marcel-barthel-vs-the-creed-brothe/|title=3/8 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of the Roadblock themed show featuring Bron Breakker vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Title, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel vs. The Creed Brothers for the NXT Tag Titles, LA Knight vs. Grayson Waller in a Last Man Standing match|first=John|last=Moore|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 8, 2022|access-date=March 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309032937/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/08/3-8-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-the-roadblock-themed-show-featuring-bron-breakker-vs-dolph-ziggler-vs-tommaso-ciampa-for-the-nxt-title-fabian-aichner-and-marcel-barthel-vs-the-creed-brothe/|archive-date=March 9, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 27 |champion = {{sortname|Bron|Breakker}} |reign = 2 |date = {{dts|2022|04|04}} |days = {{age in days nts|April 4, 2022|April 1, 2023}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|April 4, 2022|March 31, 2023}} |location = Dallas, TX |event = ''Raw'' |notes = On September 4, 2022 at Worlds Collide, Breakker defeated Tyler Bate to unify the NXT United Kingdom Championship into the NXT Championship. The NXT United Kingdom Championship was retired with Breakker going forward as the unified NXT Champion. |ref = <ref name="Raw04042022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/|title=4/4 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the Raw After WrestleMania with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, the return of Cody Rhodes, new Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair appears, the 'debut' of Veer Mahaan|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 4, 2022|access-date=April 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405080846/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/|archive-date=April 5, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="WorldsCollide2022">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT Worlds Collide results: Moore's live review of NXT Champion Bron Breakker vs. NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate in a unification match, NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose vs. NXT UK Women's Champion Meiko Satomura vs. Blair Davenport in a unification match, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricochet for the NXT North American Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/nxt-worlds-collide-results-moores-live-review-of-nxt-champion-bron-breakker-vs-nxt-uk-champion-tyler-bate-in-a-unification-match-nxt-womens-champion-mandy-rose-vs-nxt-uk-womens-champion-meik/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 4, 2022|access-date=October 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005124526/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/nxt-worlds-collide-results-moores-live-review-of-nxt-champion-bron-breakker-vs-nxt-uk-champion-tyler-bate-in-a-unification-match-nxt-womens-champion-mandy-rose-vs-nxt-uk-womens-champion-meik/|archive-date=October 5, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 28 |champion = {{sortname|Carmelo|Hayes}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2023|04|01}} |days = {{age in days nts|April 1, 2023|September 30, 2023}} |days2 = yes |location = Los Angeles, CA |event = Stand & Deliver |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTS&D23">{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=NXT Stand & Deliver results: McGuire's live review of Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Title, Roxanne Perez vs. Zoey Stark vs. Gigi Dolin vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Indi Hartwell in a ladder match for the NXT Women's Title, Wes Lee vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. Axiom for the NXT North American Title, Johnny Gargano vs. Grayson Waller|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/01/nxt-stand-deliver-results-mcguires-live-review-of-bron-breakker-vs-carmelo-hayes-for-the-nxt-title-roxanne-perez-vs-zoey-stark-vs-gigi-dolin-vs-tiffany-stratton-vs-lyra-valkyria-vs-indi-ha/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 1, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408174311/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/01/nxt-stand-deliver-results-mcguires-live-review-of-bron-breakker-vs-carmelo-hayes-for-the-nxt-title-roxanne-perez-vs-zoey-stark-vs-gigi-dolin-vs-tiffany-stratton-vs-lyra-valkyria-vs-indi-ha/|archive-date=April 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 29 |champion = {{sortname|Ilja|Dragunov}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2023|09|30}} |days = {{age in days nts|September 30, 2023|April 23, 2024}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|September 30, 2023|April 22, 2024}} |location = Bakersfield, CA |event = No Mercy |notes = |ref = <ref name="NXTNM2023">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT No Mercy results: Moore's live review of Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Title, Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton in an Extreme Rules match for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/30/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-carmelo-hayes-vs-ilja-dragunov-for-the-nxt-title-becky-lynch-vs-tiffany-stratton-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 30, 2023|access-date=October 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008090042/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/30/nxt-no-mercy-results-moores-live-review-of-carmelo-hayes-vs-ilja-dragunov-for-the-nxt-title-becky-lynch-vs-tiffany-stratton-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|archive-date=October 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 30 |champion = {{sortname|Trick|Williams}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2024|04|23}} |days = {{age in days nts|April 23, 2024|July 7, 2024}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|April 23, 2024|July 6, 2024}} |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT'':<br>Spring Breakin'<br>{{small|Night 1}} |notes = Had Williams lost, he would have had to leave NXT. |ref = <ref name="SpringBreakin2024N1">{{cite news|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT TV results (4/23): Moore's review of Spring Breakin' Night One with Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/23/nxt-tv-results-4-23-moores-review-of-spring-breakin-night-one-with-ilja-dragunov-vs-trick-williams-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lyra-valkyria-vs-tatum-paxley-for-the-nxt-w/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 24, 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web|first=John|last=Moore|title=NXT TV results (10/1): Moore's review of The CW premiere featuring Ethan Page vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship with CM Punk as special referee, Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia for the NXT Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/01/nxt-tv-results-10-1-moores-review-of-the-cw-premiere-featuring-ethan-page-vs-trick-williams-for-the-nxt-championship-with-cm-punk-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-giulia-for-the-nxt-wo/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 1, 2024|access-date=October 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002030839/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/01/nxt-tv-results-10-1-moores-review-of-the-cw-premiere-featuring-ethan-page-vs-trick-williams-for-the-nxt-championship-with-cm-punk-as-special-referee-roxanne-perez-vs-giulia-for-the-nxt-wo/|archive-date=October 2, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> }}{{PWtitlereign |number = 33 |champion = {{sortname|Oba|Femi}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2025|01|07}} |days = {{age in days nts|January 7, 2025|September 27, 2025}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|January 7, 2025|September 26, 2025}} |location = Los Angeles, CA |event = ''NXT'':<br>New Year's Evil |notes = This was a triple threat match also involving Eddy Thorpe. |ref = <ref name="NewYearsEvil2025">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=NXT TV results (1/7): Moore's review of The Rock's appearance, Trick Williams vs. Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe for the NXT Title, Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia for the NXT Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/07/nxt-tv-results-1-7-moores-review-of-the-rocks-appearance-trick-williams-vs-oba-femi-vs-eddy-thorpe-for-the-nxt-title-roxanne-perez-vs-giulia-for-the-nxt-womens-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 7, 2025|access-date=January 8, 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Survivor Challenge matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/12/06/nxt-deadline-results-moores-live-review-of-ricky-saints-vs-oba-femi-for-the-nxt-title-iron-survivor-challenge-matches/|date=December 6, 2025|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 7, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251210082334/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/12/06/nxt-deadline-results-moores-live-review-of-ricky-saints-vs-oba-femi-for-the-nxt-title-iron-survivor-challenge-matches/|archive-date=December 10, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{PWtitlereign |sort number = 35.5 |type = vacated |date = {{dts|2026|01|06}} |days2 = yes |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT'':<br>New Year's Evil |notes = After successfully defending the title against Leon Slater, Oba Femi left the NXT Championship belt in the ring, voluntarily relinquishing the title as he moved up to the main roster. |ref = <ref name="ObaVacates">{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Andrew|title=Oba Femi Leaves NXT Championship In The Ring After Retaining At New Year’s Evil|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/oba-femi-leaves-nxt-championship-in-the-ring-after-retaining-at-new-years-evil/|work=Fightful|date=January 6, 2026|access-date=January 6, 2026}}</ref> }} {{PWtitlereign |number = 36 |champion = {{sortname|Joe|Hendry}} |reign = 1 |date = {{dts|2026|02|03}} |days = {{age in days nts|February 3, 2026|April 4, 2026}} |days2 = {{age in days nts|February 4, 2026|April 4, 2026}} |location = Orlando, FL |event = ''NXT'' |notes = Defeated Ricky Saints, Dion Lennox, Sean Legacy, Jackson Drake, Shiloh Hill, and Keanu Carver in a seven-man ladder match to win the vacant title. |ref = <ref name="Hendry">{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Andrew|title=Joe Hendry Captures NXT Championship In Ladder Match On 2/3 WWE NXT|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/joe-hendry-captures-nxt-championship-in-ladder-match-on-2-3-wwe-nxt/|work=Fightful|date=February 3, 2026|access-date=February 3, 2026}}</ref> }} {{PWtitlereign |number = 37 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== Combined reigns == <!-- DO NOT REMOVE THE WWE COLUMN. THIS IS BASED ON CONSENSUS. THESE ARE WWE'S BELTS, SO THEIR DAYS ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED HERE. THEY ARE LISTED SECOND BECAUSE THE ACTUAL DAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE. --> {{multiple image | total_width = 300px | image1 = Seth_Rollins_November_2013.jpg | image2 = Samoa Joe, 2022 (cropped).jpg | caption1 = Inaugural champion Seth Rollins | caption2 = Record three-time champion Samoa Joe | caption_align = left | perrow = 2 | image3 = Adam Cole 2018.jpg | image4 = NXT_Champion_Finn_Balor_2016.jpg | caption3 = Longest-reigning champion Adam Cole | caption4 = Two-time and longest combined-reigning champion Finn Bálor }}
As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. {|class="wikitable" |- !bgcolor="#ffe6bd"|† |Indicates the current champion |} {|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" !Rank !Wrestler !No. of<br />reigns !data-sort-type="number"|Combined<br>days !Combined days<br>{{abbr|rec.|recognized}} by WWE |- !1 |{{sortname|Finn|Bálor}} || 2 || colspan="2" | 504 |- !2 |{{sortname|Bron|Breakker}} || 2 || 425 || 424 |- !3 |{{sortname|Adam|Cole}} || 1 || 396 || 403 |- !4 |{{sortname|Tommaso|Ciampa}} || 2 || 350 || 348 |- !5 |{{sortname|Oba|Femi}}|| 2 || 294 || 293 |- !6 |{{sortname|Adrian|Neville|Neville (wrestler)}} || 1 || 287 || 286 |- !7 |{{sortname|Bo|Dallas}} || 1 || 280 || 260 |- !8 | {{sortname|Ilja|Dragunov}} || 1 || 206 || 205 |- !9 |{{sortname|Bobby|Roode}} || 1 || 203 || 202 |- !10 |{{sortname|Carmelo|Hayes}} || 1 || colspan="2" |182 |- !11 |{{sortname|Trick|Williams}} || 2 || 173 || 172 |- !12 |{{sortname|Big E|Langston|Big E (wrestler)}} || 1 || 168 || 153 |- !13 |{{sortname|Samoa|Joe}} || 3 || 156 || 154 |- !14 |{{sortname|Shinsuke|Nakamura}} || 2 || colspan="2" |147 |- !15 |{{sortname|Kevin|Owens}}|| 1 || 143 || 142 |- !rowspan=2|16 |{{sortname|Andrade|"Cien" Almas|Andrade Cien Almas}} || 1 || colspan="2" | 140 |- |Karrion Kross || 2 || 140 || 139 |- !18 |{{sortname|Seth|Rollins}} || 1 || colspan="2" |133 |- !19 |{{sortname|Aleister|Black}} || 1 || 102 || 108 |- !20 |{{sortname|Drew|McIntyre}} || 1 || colspan="2" |91 |- !21 |{{sortname|Ethan|Page}} || 1 || colspan="2" |86 |- !22 |{{sortname|Ricky|Saints}} || 1 || colspan="2" |70 |- !23 |{{sortname|Sami|Zayn}} || 1 || colspan="2" |62 |- !24 |{{sortname|Joe|Hendry}} || 1 || colspan=2|60 |- !25 |{{sortname|Johnny|Gargano}} || 1 || 57 || 56 |- !26 |bgcolor="#ffe6bd"|{{sortname|Tony|D'Angelo}} † || 1 || colspan=2|{{age in days nts|April 4, 2026}}+ |- !27 |{{sortname|Keith|Lee|Keith Lee (wrestler)}} || 1 || 52 || 44 |- !28 |{{sortname|Dolph|Ziggler}} || 1 || 27 || 26 |}
==References== {{reflist}}
== External links == *[http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-championship Official NXT Championship title history]
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