The NXT Championship is the major championship of the NXT brand, a brand dedicated to new talents debuting within the series.
History[]
The championship was announced upon the debut of the NXT brand, with a tournament featuring all 16 members of the NXT roster competing to determine who would be the first champion. The tournament saw finalist Big E Langston lost to inaugural champion André the Giant on May 9th 2012.
Reigns[]
| # | Champion | Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | Defenses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André the Giant | 9th May 2012 | NXT | Montreal, Canada | 1 | 154 | 7 | This was a Tournament Finals match, also featuring Big E Langston |
| 2 | Big E Langston | 10th October 2012 | NXT | Miami, FL | 1 | 109+ | 4 | This was an Extreme Rules Match |
Combined Reigns[]
| Rank | Wrestler | # of Reigns | Combined Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André the Giant | 1 | 154 |
| 2 | Big E Langston | 109+ |