12/05/2026
The Kings of the Ring: Who Really Ruled WWE?
By Yasir Javed
*New York City - March 1985. The first WrestleMania thundered into Madison Square Garden, and a 6-foot-7, 300-pound force of nature named Hulk Hogan body-slammed an 800-pound giant. America fell in love overnight. Professional wrestling would never be the same.*
*Thirty-five years later, in the pandemic summer of 2020, a silent, tribal chief from Florida reinvented the very concept of a champion. Roman Reigns didn't just win titles—he ruled an empire.*
Between them, through eras of rock 'n' wrestling, attitude, and tribal warfare, one question has echoed through every generation: who truly ruled WWE?
The Measurement of Greatness
To determine who ruled WWE, we must first define what "ruled" means. Is it the longest reign atop the mountain? The most championship victories? The largest box office draw? The ability to shape eras and influence culture?
The answer, perhaps, is all of the above.
The Kings of the Ring: Who Really Ruled WWE? By Yasir Javed *New York City – March 1985. The first WrestleMania thundered into Madison Square Garden, and a 6-foot-7, 300-pound force of nature named Hulk Hogan body-slammed an 800-pound giant. America fell in love overnight. Professional wrestling w...
