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Five WWE Wrestlers with longest contracts in the history
WWE has seen a lot of talented wrestlers come and go over the years, but there are some special superstars who have maintained their loyalty to the company for over a decade. These wrestlers have proven their dedication and hard work over the years and they continue to inspire fans with their performances inside the ring. In this list, we take a closer look at five WWE Superstars who have been with the company for more than a decade.
5. Kofi Kingston
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At number five, we have Kofi Kingston. Kingston has been with the company since 2006. He started out in the developmental territories before moving up to the main roster. Kingston has had a storied career. His biggest moment came at WrestleMania 35 when he became the WWE Champion by defeating Daniel Bryan. Kingston is currently teaming up with Xavier Woods and Big E as part of The New Day.
4. Randy Orton
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Next up at number four is Randy Orton, also known as “The Apex Predator.” Orton got his start in the company in 2001 as he wrestled for the developmental territory OVW. Orton’s career would skyrocket as he became a member of Evolution alongside Triple H, Ric Flair, and Batista. He would carve his own legacy and become a World Heavyweight Champion in 2004. Orton is currently sidelined with a back injury and is expected to be out for the remainder of 2022.
3. The Miz
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At number three is WWE’s “A-Lister,” The Miz. The Miz has come a long way since his humble beginnings as part of WWE’s Tough Enough contest in 2004. He went from hosting the Diva Search contest to finding his claim to fame in 2008 during his run with the ECW brand. The Miz’s greatest moment came on the November 22nd, 2010 episode of Monday Night Raw when he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to defeat WWE Champion Randy Orton to capture the title. The Miz is currently in a storyline with Dexter Lumis on the Raw brand.
2. Dolph Ziggler
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At number two is Dolph Ziggler, who began his career with the company in 2004 as “Nicky,” a member of The Spirit Squad. After The Spirit Squad fizzled out, he was sent to OVW to further his training and would be repackaged as Dolph Ziggler upon returning to the main roster in 2008. Ziggler’s biggest moment came on April 8th, 2013, when he defeated World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio on Monday Night Raw after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. Ziggler is currently in a storyline with Austin Theory on the Raw brand.
1. Roman Reigns
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Finally, at number one is “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, who began his career with the company in 2010 as part of Florida Championship Wrestling. Reigns would move on to the NXT brand after FCW was re-branded. He would make his debut on the main roster alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) at the 2012 Survivor Series, as the trio became known as The Shield.
Reigns has had a controversial rise to main event status, but he would win his first World Championship by defeating Sheamus at the 2015 Survivor Series. Reigns turned heel in 2020 and aligned himself with his former adversary, Paul Heyman. Together, alongside his cousins The Usos, they would form The Bloodline. Reigns is still the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, having just celebrated his two-year reign as champion a couple of weeks ago.
