Top 5 Oldest WWE Champions of all-time

5. BOBBY LASHLEY Debuting for WWE back in 2005, it took many years for Bobby Lashley to clinch the ultimate prize in sports entertainment. He defeated The Miz last year on Raw in a Lumberjack match to become WWE Champion at the age of 44 years, 7 months and 13 days.

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4. BOB BACKLUND He is counted among one of the most seasoned WWE title holders of all-time. Backlund won this championship for the second time when he was 45 years, 3 months and 9 days.

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3. TRIPLE H The Cerebral Assassin will forever be remembered as one of the greatest heels ever. His contributions to this industry are inevitable and will be cherished forever. His final WWE Championship win came when he turned 46. Hunter won the 2016 Royal Rumble match to achieve the feat.

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2. HULK HOGAN The Immortal Hulk Hogan is widely regarded as an all-time great. Although, he became WWE Champion for the first time at 30, the final reign with that title came when the Hulkster turned 48.

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1. VINCE McMAHON This might be the most astonishing name in this list. But yes, it's an universal truth that McMahon have also tasted the juicy temptation of the WWE Championship. He defeated Triple H back on September 16, 1999 episode of SmackDown and became the champion.

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