On this page, you find the full Title History for the Internet Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The Internet Championship is an unsanctioned title contested in Independent Circuit, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on April 18, 2011, and the inaugural champion was Zack Ryder.
The title was created by Zack Ryder on his YouTube show "Z! True Long Island Story" (not recognized by WWE).
The championship is currently vacant starting on January 2, 2026
Internet Championship: Title History
Internet Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign 
Vacant
- January 2, 2026
- 45+ days
45+- days
5 
Matt Cardona 3
- March 31, 2025
- Penrith, New South Wales, Australia | WSW Legacy
- 277 days
277- days
4 
Nic Nemeth 1
- March 30, 2025
- Wayville, South Australia, Australia | WSW Legacy
- 1 day
1- day
3 
Matt Cardona 2
- October 9, 2021
- Atlantic City, NJ | GCW Fight Club 2021
- 1268 days
1268- days
2 Effy 1
- September 24, 2021
- New York City, NY | GCW Get Lost Alot
- 15 days
15- days
1 
Zack Ryder 1
- April 18, 2011
- Z! True Long Island Story
- 3812 days
Ryder unveiled the WWE Internet Championship (not recognized by WWE) on his YouTube channel "Z! True Long Island Story" and claimed himself the inaugural champion. After Ryder left WWE he continued to use the Internet Championship in various indie promotions.3812- days
Internet Championship: Names & Belt Designs
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- Internet ChampionshipApril 16, 2020
- WWE Internet ChampionshipApril 18, 2011April 15, 2020
Internet Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYApril 18, 2011 Present
- Promotion
Independent Circuit
- GenderMale
- TerritoryNational
- ClassificationUnsanctioned
- Date EstablishedApril 18, 2011
- First Champion
Zack Ryder
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Ryder | 3 |
| 2 | Effy | 1 |
| 3 | Nic Nemeth | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Ryder | 5357 | |
| Effy | 15 | |
| Nic Nemeth | 1 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Ryder | April 18, 2011 - September 24, 2021 | 3812 | |
| Matt Cardona | October 9, 2021 - March 30, 2025 | 1268 | |
| Matt Cardona | March 31, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | 277 | |
| Effy | September 24, 2021 - October 9, 2021 | 15 | |
| Nic Nemeth | March 30, 2025 - March 31, 2025 | 1 |
