How did Raven win 32 WWE titles?
Scott Levy, widely known by his ring name Raven, was a highly accomplished WWE star who finished as one of the most decorated wrestlers in the sport’s history.
Raven’s spanned several significant promotions, including Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Renowned as one of the best talkers in wrestling, he employed psychological heel tactics to captivate audiences and establish himself as a master of manipulation. His rivalry with The Sandman in the mid-1990s is one of professional wrestling’s most emotional and intense feuds, leaving a lasting impact on fans and critics alike.
With an astonishing 37 title reigns to his name across WWE, WCW, ECW, and TNA, Raven is one of the most successful wrestlers in history. Among his numerous accolades, he held the World Championship thrice and set a remarkable record of 27 reigns as WWF/E Hardcore Champion.
Following a successful eight-plus year career in TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling, Raven was deservedly inducted into the Impact Hall of Fame in 2022. This honor reflects his significant contributions to the promotion and the lasting impact he had on the wrestling industry as a whole.
His seven reigns as the Hardcore Champion are among his most notable achievements. During the Attitude Era, the Hardcore Championship saw a flurry of title changes, and Raven capitalized on this chaotic environment to secure the title on multiple occasions. Out of his 27 reigns, Raven’s last 15 reigns were fleeting, lasting less than a day. This statistic highlights the transitory nature of the Hardcore Championship during that time.
Raven’s Impact on the WWE Stratosphere
Focusing solely on Raven’s Hardcore Championship reigns would do him a disservice. He significantly contributed to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he held the ECW Championship twice. Raven played an integral role in its growth as a cornerstone of the outlaw organization. Notably, he had the title for an impressive 252-day reign from 1996 to 1997, making it the third-longest authority in ECW Championship history.
Raven’s success extended beyond ECW. He also had notable runs in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he captured the WCW United States Championship and the WCW Tag Team Championship. Before his time as Raven, he competed under the name Scotty Flamingo and held the precursor to the Cruiserweight Title, the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship. These accomplishments showcase Raven’s versatility and ability to excel in different divisions and promotions.
Despite his championship success, Raven’s character remained true to his brooding and melancholic persona. It seems that even record-breaking achievements couldn’t cure his persistent ennui. Nevertheless, his impact on the wrestling world and his contributions to ECW and WCW solidify Raven’s place among the best in the business.
