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{{short description|Listing of professional wrestling champions for the ROH World Championship}}
[[File:Bandido 16 Carat Gold 2020 N1 (3) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Two-time and current champion [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]]]]
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The [[ROH World Championship]] is a [[professional wrestling]] [[World championship (professional wrestling)|world championship]] owned by the [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]]. The championship was created and debuted on July 27, 2002, at ROH's Crowning a Champion [[House show|event]]. Originally called the ROH Championship, the title was renamed to the ROH World Championship in May 2003 after the title was defended outside the United States for the first time—earlier that month, then-champion [[Samoa Joe]] had defeated [[Roy Bevis|The Zebra Kid]] in [[London]], England, at the Frontiers of Honor event co-promoted with the [[Frontier Wrestling Alliance]].<ref name="ROHtitlehistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |title=ROH World Heavyweight Championship history |publisher=[[Ring of Honor]] |access-date=2010-11-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035906/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |archive-date=2010-04-12 }}</ref> On August 12, 2006, the ROH World Championship was [[Championship unification|unified]] with the [[ROH Pure Championship]] after then-champion [[Bryan Danielson]] defeated ROH Pure Champion [[Nigel McGuinness]] in [[Liverpool]], England.<ref name="ROHtitlehistory"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7494|title=ROH Unified|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 12, 2006|access-date=December 2, 2020}}</ref> The Pure Championship was deactivated after this match (though would be reactivated in 2020).<ref>{{Cite web |last=r/SquaredCircle |first=snowshoeBBQ |title=Why did ROH retire the Pure Championship? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/31fq4v/why_did_roh_retire_the_pure_championship/ |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Reddit.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Jeremy |title=ROH Reviving Pure Championship, Tournament For New Champion to Start in April |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roh-reviving-pure-championship-tournament-for-new-champion-to-start-in-april/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 31, 2020 |website=Www.411mania.com}}</ref>

ROH World Championship reigns are determined by [[professional wrestling matches]], in which competitors are involved in [[Screenplay|scripted]] rivalries. These narratives create [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feuds]] between the various competitors, which cast them as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villains]] and [[Face (professional wrestling)|heroes]]. Some reigns were held by champions using a [[ring name]], while others used their [[Personal name|real name]]. Reigns that were won on pay-per-view events aired on [[Broadcast delay|tape delay]] up to weeks or months apart. Reigns that were won at live events were released on DVD. The inaugural champion was [[Low Ki]], whom ROH recognized to have become the champion after defeating [[Christopher Daniels]], [[Brian Kendrick|Spanky]], and [[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]] in a [[Four-way match|four-way]] 60-minuted [[Iron Man match]] on July 27, 2002, at ROH's Crowning a Champion event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Www.cagematch.net |title=ROH Title Tournament (Matches) |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=411&page=2 |url-status=live |access-date=July 27, 2002 |website=Www.cagematch.net}}</ref>

As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, there have been 42 reigns among 33 wrestlers with two vacancies. [[Adam Cole]] holds the record for most reigns, with three. [[Jay Lethal]] has the most defenses, with 41; [[Kyle O'Reilly]] has the least, with 0. At 645 days, Samoa Joe's reign is the longest in the title's history; Kyle O'Reilly's reign is the shortest at 33 days. [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] is the current champion in his second reign.  He defeated [[Chris Jericho]] in a [[Lucha Libre#Luchas de Apuestas|Title vs. Mask match]] on April 6, 2025 in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] at [[AEW Dynasty (2025)|Dynasty]].

==Title history==
===Names===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! Years
|-
|ROH Championship
|June 22, 2002 – May 17, 2003
|-
|'''ROH World Championship'''
|May 17, 2003 – April 1, 2022<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Sanchez |title=JONATHAN GRESHAM CROWNED UNDISPUTED ROH WORLD CHAMPION |url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/jonathan-gresham-undisputed-roh-world-champion/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=Wrestletalk.com |archive-date=April 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402030916/https://wrestletalk.com/news/jonathan-gresham-undisputed-roh-world-champion/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Padula |first=Dominic |date= |title=#AndNEW: Jonathan Gresham Unifies ROH World Championship |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2022/04/01/andnew-jonathan-gresham-unifies-roh-championship/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=Lastwordonsports.com |archive-date=April 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402030235/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2022/04/01/andnew-jonathan-gresham-unifies-roh-championship/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br />April 1, 2022 – present
|-
|Undisputed ROH World Championship<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
|April 1, 2022
|}

===Reigns===
{{Professional wrestling title history top|active=yes|defenses=no}}<!--PLEASE, DO NOT REMOVE THE SORTNAME TEMPLATE, THAT WAY IT'S ORGANIZED BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER.-->
{{PWtitlereign
|sort number = 0.5
|type = promotion
|name = [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH)
}}
{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 1
|champion = {{sortname|Low|Ki}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|July 27, 2002}}
|days     = {{age in days|July 27, 2002|September 21, 2002}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = Crowning a Champion 
|notes    = Defeated [[Christopher Daniels]], [[Brian Kendrick|Spanky]] and [[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]] in a [[four-way match|four-way]] [[Iron Man match|60-minute Iron Man match]] after the Block A, Block B, Block C, Block D ROH Championship tournament finals to become the inaugural champion.
|ref      = <ref name="CAChampion2002">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/94214/roh-retro-review-crowning-a-champion-the-first-roh-champion-is-decided-in-a-four-way-one-hour-ironman-match.html?p=1|title=ROH Retro Review - Crowning A Champion: The First ROH Champion Is Decided In A Four Way, One Hour Ironman Match|first=Stuart|last=Carapola|work=PWInsider|date=July 27, 2002|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724095622/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/94214/roh-retro-review-crowning-a-champion-the-first-roh-champion-is-decided-in-a-four-way-one-hour-ironman-match.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 2
|champion = {{sortname||Xavier|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 21, 2002}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 21, 2002|March 22, 2003}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = Unscripted 
|notes    =  
|ref      = <ref name="Unscripted2002">{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|title=9/21 This Day In History: Angelo Savoldi & Ted Petty Pass Away, Watts Vs. Ladd In Atlanta, Muraco Vs. Backlund Texas Death In MSG, Lesnar Vs. Cena III, Dory Funk Jr. Takes NWA WORLD Title To Puerto Rico And More|first=Mike|last=Johnson|work=PWInsider|date=September 21, 2002|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724100148/https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 3
|champion = {{sortname|Samoa|Joe}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 22, 2003}}
|days     = {{age in days|March 22, 2003|December 26, 2004}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = Night of Champions
|notes    = After Joe defeated [[Roy Bevis|The Zebra Kid]] on May 17, 2003 in [[London]], [[England]], the ROH Championship was renamed the ROH World Championship.
|ref      = <ref name="NOC2003">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1223|title=ROH Night Of Champions - Event @ Murphy Recreation Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 22, 2003|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724100430/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1223|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 4
|champion = {{sortname|Austin|Aries}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 26, 2004}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 26, 2004|June 18, 2005}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = [[ROH Final Battle|Final Battle]]
|notes    =  
|ref      = <ref name="FB2004">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1268|title=ROH Final Battle 2004 - Event @ Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 26, 2004|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724100820/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1268|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 5
|champion = {{sortname|CM|Punk}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 18, 2005}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 18, 2005|August 12, 2005}}
|location = [[Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown, NJ]]
|event    = [[ROH Death Before Dishonor|Death Before Dishonor III]] 
|notes    =  
|ref      = <ref name="DBDIII">{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|title=6/18 This Day In History: Cyndi Lauper Returns To WWE, Trent Acid Passes Away|first=Mike|last=Johnson|work=PWInsider|date=June 18, 2005|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724100148/https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 6
|champion = {{sortname|James|Gibson|Jamie Noble}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|August 12, 2005}}
|days     = {{age in days|August 12, 2005|September 17, 2005}}
|location = [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton, OH]]
|event    = Redemption
|notes    = This was a [[four-way elimination match]], also involving [[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Samoa Joe]].
|ref      = <ref name="Redemption2005">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=3207|title=ROH Redemption - Event @ Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 12, 2005|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724101536/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=3207|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 7
|champion = {{sortname|Bryan|Danielson}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 17, 2005}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 17, 2005|December 23, 2006}}
|location = [[Lake Grove, New York|Lake Grove, NY]]
|event    = [[Glory By Honor|Glory by Honor IV]]
|notes    = Danielson unified the title with the [[ROH Pure Championship]] on August 12, 2006 by defeating [[Nigel McGuinness]] in [[Liverpool]], [[England]].
|ref      = <ref name="GBHIV">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=3974|title=ROH Glory By Honor IV - Event @ Sports And Entertainment Center in Long Island, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 17, 2005|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724102522/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=3974|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7494|title=ROH Unified - Event @ Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England, UK|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 12, 2006|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413094246/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7494|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 8
|champion = {{sortname||Homicide|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 23, 2006}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 23, 2006|February 17, 2007}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Final Battle 2006|Final Battle]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="FB2006">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9642|title=ROH Final Battle 2006 - Event @ Manhattan Center in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 23, 2006|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724102708/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9642|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 9
|champion = {{sortname|Takeshi|Morishima}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|February 17, 2007}}
|days     = {{age in days|February 17, 2007|October 6, 2007}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = [[ROH Anniversary Show|The Fifth Year Festival: Philadelphia]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="Anniversary2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=10262|title=ROH The Fifth Year Festival: Philadelphia - Event @ Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 17, 2007|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724103003/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=10262|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 10
|champion = {{sortname|Nigel|McGuinness}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|October 6, 2007}}
|days     = {{age in days|October 6, 2007|April 3, 2009}}
|location = [[Edison, New Jersey|Edison, NJ]]
|event    = [[ROH Undeniable|Undeniable]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="Undeniable2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=14000|title=ROH Undeniable - Event @ Inman Sports Club in Edison, New Jersey, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 6, 2007|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724103322/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=14000|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 11
|champion = {{sortname|Jerry|Lynn}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 3, 2009}}
|days     = {{age in days|April 3, 2009|June 13, 2009}}
|location = [[Houston]], [[Texas|TX]]
|event    = [[Supercard of Honor IV]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="SOHIV">{{Cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_31156.shtml|title=ROH News: Story from Friday night's ROH Title match in Houston|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=2010-09-12|date=2009-04-04|first=James|last=Caldwell|archive-date=2011-04-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424103826/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_31156.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 12
|champion = {{sortname|Austin|Aries}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|June 13, 2009}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 13, 2009|February 13, 2010}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = Manhattan Mayhem III
|notes    = This was a [[three-way elimination match]], also involving [[Seth Rollins|Tyler Black]].
|ref      = <ref name="MMIII">{{Cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_32832.shtml|title=ROH News: Result from ROH Title match tonight in NYC – Tyler Black added to match|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 13, 2009|access-date=June 12, 2010|first=James|last=Caldwell|archive-date=June 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617055349/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_32832.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 13
|champion = {{sortname|Tyler|Black|Seth Rollins}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|February 13, 2010}}
|days     = {{age in days|February 13, 2010|September 11, 2010}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[ROH Anniversary Show|ROH 8th Anniversary Show]] 
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="8thAnniversary">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=46822|title=ROH 8th Anniversary Show - Event @ Manhattan Center in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 13, 2010|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724104247/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=46822|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 14
|champion = {{sortname|Roderick|Strong}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 11, 2010}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 11, 2010|March 19, 2011}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Glory By Honor IX]]
|notes    = This was a [[no disqualification match]], with [[Terry Funk]] as the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Enforcer|ringside enforcer]].
|ref      = <ref name="GBHIX">{{Cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284249870 |title=ROH Glory by Honor IX iPPV Results – 9/11/10 |work=WrestleView |access-date=July 24, 2022 |date=September 11, 2010 |first=Adam |last=Martin |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914084221/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284249870 |archive-date=14 September 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 15
|champion = {{sortname|Eddie|Edwards|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 19, 2011}}
|days     = {{age in days|March 19, 2011|June 26, 2011}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = Manhattan Mayhem IV
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="MMIV">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19891/|title=Surprise title change tonight|date=March 19, 2011|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|access-date=July 24, 2022|publisher=The Wrestling Observer|archive-date=March 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110322235319/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19891|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 16
|champion = {{sortname|Davey|Richards}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 26, 2011}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 26, 2011|May 12, 2012}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Best in the World 2011|Best in the World]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="BITW2011">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_51045.shtml|title=Radican's "Best in the World" internet PPV report 6/26: Ongoing "real-time" coverage of live PPV from New York City|date=June 26, 2011|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=July 24, 2022|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306061931/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_51045.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 17
|champion = {{sortname|Kevin|Steen|Kevin Owens}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|May 12, 2012}}
|days     = {{age in days|May 12, 2012|April 5, 2013}}
|location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario|ON]]
|event    = [[Border Wars (2012 wrestling event)|Border Wars]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="BWars2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336878002|title=ROH Border Wars iPPV Results- 5/12/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 12, 2012|access-date=May 12, 2013|work=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121205100723/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336878002|archive-date=December 5, 2012}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 18
|champion = {{sortname|Jay|Briscoe}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 5, 2013}}
|days     = {{age in days|April 5, 2013|July 3, 2013}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Supercard of Honor VII]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="SOHVII">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69768.shtml|title=Radican's ROH "Supercard of Honor VII" iPPV blog 4/5 – Steen defends vs. Jay Briscoe, ROH vs. S.C.U.M. Ten Man Tag|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=April 5, 2013|access-date=April 5, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=April 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408234541/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_69768.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|sort number = 
|type     = vacated
|date     = {{dts|July 3, 2013}}
|notes    = The title was vacated by [[Professional wrestling authority figures|ROH Match Maker]] [[Nigel McGuinness]] after [[Jay Briscoe]] suffered a [[kayfabe|storyline]] injury at the June 23 television tapings and would not be able to compete for the foreseeable future.
|ref      = <ref name="JBVacated2013">{{cite web |url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/nigel-mcguinness-makes-huge-announcement |title=Nigel McGuinness Makes a Huge Announcement! |publisher=[[Ring of Honor]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706215717/http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/nigel-mcguinness-makes-huge-announcement |archive-date=6 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/78685/more-on-roh-championship.html?p=1|title=More on ROH Championship|date=July 3, 2013|last=Johnson|first=Mike|access-date=July 24, 2022|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022221348/http://pwinsider.com/article/78685/more-on-roh-championship.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 19
|champion = {{sortname|Adam|Cole}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 20, 2013}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 20, 2013|June 22, 2014}}
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = [[Death Before Dishonor XI]]
|notes    = Defeated [[Michael Elgin]] in a tournament final to win the vacant championship.
|ref      = <ref name="DBDXI">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80417&p=4|title=New ROH Champion crowned: complete ROH Death Before Dishonor XI coverage from Philadelphia, PA|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=September 20, 2013|access-date=July 24, 2022|work=PWInsider|archive-date=June 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630165409/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80417&p=4|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 20
|champion = {{sortname|Michael|Elgin}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 22, 2014}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 22, 2014|September 6, 2014}}
|location = [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville, TN]]
|event    = [[Best in the World 2014|Best in the World]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="BITW2014">{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|title=6/22 This Day In History: Buddy Landel Passes Away, WWE Changes Creative Head Twice in one day, WWE Refunds Entire RAW Live Gate As Part Of Trump Storyline, ROH'S Road To The Title Commences, Muta Vs. Bigelow In Atlantic City & More|first=Mike|last=Johnson|work=PWInsider|date=June 22, 2022|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724100148/https://pwinsider.com/article/96647/921-this-day-in-history-angelo-savoldi-passes-away-ted-petty-passes-away-watts-vs-ladd-in-atlanta-muraco-vs-backlund-texas-death-in-msg-lesnar-vs-cena-iii-dory-funk-jr-takes-nwa-world-title-to-puerto-rico-and-more.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 21
|champion = {{sortname|Jay|Briscoe}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|September 6, 2014}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 6, 2014|June 19, 2015}}
|location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario|ON]]
|event    = [[All Star Extravaganza VI]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="ASEVI">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=88085&p=2|title=Complete ROH All Star Extravaganza VI Report: A New ROH World Champion Is Crowned, The Young Bucks-redragon Rubber Match, Aj Styles And Adam Cole Have A Motyc, And Much More|first=Stuart|last=Carapola|work=PWInsider|date=September 6, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724112526/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=88085&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 22
|champion = {{sortname|Jay|Lethal}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 19, 2015}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 19, 2015|August 19, 2016}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Best in the World '15|Best in the World]]
|notes    = This was a [[winner takes all match]], also for Lethal's [[ROH World Television Championship]].
|ref      = <ref name="BITW2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=125802|title=ROH Best In The World 2015 - Pay Per View @ Terminal 5 in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 19, 2015|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724113025/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=125802|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 23
|champion = {{sortname|Adam|Cole}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|August 19, 2016}}
|days     = {{age in days|August 19, 2016|December 2, 2016}}
|location = [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada|Sunrise Manor, NV]]
|event    = [[Death Before Dishonor XIV]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="DBDXIV">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=150311|title=ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV - Pay Per View @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 19, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724113319/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=150311|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 24
|champion = {{sortname|Kyle|O'Reilly}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 2, 2016}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 2, 2016|January 4, 2017}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Final Battle (2016)|Final Battle]]
|notes    = This was a [[no disqualification match]].
|ref      = <ref name="FB2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=155993|title=ROH Final Battle 2016 - Pay Per View @ Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 2, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724113535/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=155993|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 25
|champion = {{sortname|Adam|Cole}}
|reign    = 3
|date     = {{dts|January 4, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days|January 4, 2017|March 10, 2017}}
|location = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|event    = [[Wrestle Kingdom 11]]
|notes    = This was a [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] event.
|ref      = <ref name="WK11">{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/106885/omega-vs-okada-classic-tanahashi-vs-nairo-lots-of-title-changes-more-complete-new-japan-wrestle-kingdom-11-coverage-.html?p=1|title=Omega vs. Okada classic, Tanahashi vs. Naito, lots of title changes & more: complete New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 11 coverage|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 4, 2017|access-date=January 4, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=January 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104235516/http://pwinsider.com/article/106885/omega-vs-okada-classic-tanahashi-vs-nairo-lots-of-title-changes-more-complete-new-japan-wrestle-kingdom-11-coverage-.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 26
|champion = {{sortname|Christopher|Daniels}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 10, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days|March 10, 2017|June 23, 2017}}
|location = [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada|Sunrise Manor, NV]]
|event    = [[ROH 15th Anniversary Show]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="15thAnniversary">{{cite web|last=McNeill|first=Pat|title=McNEILL's ROH 15th Anniversary PPV Report 3/10 – Cole vs. Daniels, Hardys vs. Bucks vs. RPG Vice|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/uncategorized/roh-results/roh-15th-anniversary/74237-roh-15th-anniversary-results-31017-cole-vs-daniels-hardys/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=March 10, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2017|archive-date=March 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314000933/http://www.wrestleview.com/uncategorized/roh-results/roh-15th-anniversary/74237-roh-15th-anniversary-results-31017-cole-vs-daniels-hardys/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 27
|champion = {{sortname||Cody|Cody Rhodes}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 23, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 23, 2017|December 15, 2017}}
|location = [[Lowell, Massachusetts|Lowell, MA]]
|event    = [[Best in the World (2017)|Best in the World]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="BITW2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-christopher-daniels-vs-cody-237881|title=ROH Best in the World live results: Christopher Daniels vs. Cody|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|author-link1=Dave Meltzer|last2=Currier|first2=Joseph|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=June 23, 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702112123/https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-christopher-daniels-vs-cody-237881|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 28
|champion = {{sortname|Dalton|Castle|Dalton Castle (wrestler)}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 15, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 15, 2017|June 30, 2018}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[Final Battle (2017)|Final Battle]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="FB2017">{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-final-battle-2017-live-results-cody-vs-dalton-castle-248016 | title=ROH Final Battle 2017 live results: Cody vs. Dalton Castle | last1=Meltzer | first1=Dave | author-link1=Dave Meltzer | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=December 15, 2017 | access-date=December 15, 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | archive-date=July 2, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702112334/https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-final-battle-2017-live-results-cody-vs-dalton-castle-248016 | url-status=live }}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 29
|champion = {{sortname|Jay|Lethal}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|June 30, 2018}}
|days     = {{age in days|June 30, 2018|April 6, 2019}}
|location = [[Fairfax, Virginia|Fairfax, VA]]
|event    = ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]''
|notes    = This was a [[four-way match]], also involving [[Cody Rhodes|Cody]] and [[Matt Taven]].<br />Aired on [[Broadcast delay|tape delay]] on July 23, 2018.
|ref      = <ref name="ROH07232018">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=204382|title=ROH Wrestling #357 - TV-Show @ EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 30, 2018|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724114545/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=204382|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 30
|champion = {{sortname|Matt|Taven}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 6, 2019}}
|days     = {{age in days|April 6, 2019|September 27, 2019}}
|location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
|event    = [[G1 Supercard]]
|notes    = This was a [[three-way match|three-way]] [[ladder match]], also involving [[Marty Scurll]].
|ref      = <ref name="G1">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=202437|title=ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard - Pay Per View @ Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 6, 2019|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=March 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307043526/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=202437|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 31
|champion = {{sortname||Rush|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 27, 2019}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 27, 2019|December 13, 2019}}
|location = [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada|Sunrise Manor, NV]]
|event    = [[Death Before Dishonor XVII]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="DBDXVII">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=239351|title=ROH Death Before Dishonor 2019 - Pay Per View @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 27, 2019|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724115351/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=239351|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign 
|number   = 32
|champion = {{sortname||PCO|Pierre Carl Ouellet}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 13, 2019}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 13, 2019|February 29, 2020}}
|location = [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland|MD]]
|event    = [[Final Battle (2019)|Final Battle]]
|notes    = This was a "Friday the 13th Massacre" [[no disqualification match]].
|ref      = <ref name="FB2019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/132201/title-changes-the-strangest-roh-title-match-in-the-history-of-the-company-and-more-complete-ring-of-honor-final-battle-2019-coverage.html?p=1|title=Title Changes, The StrangesT ROH Title Match In The History Of The Company And More: Complete Ring Of Honor Final Battle 2019 Coverage|first=Mike|last=Johnson|work=PWInsider|date=December 13, 2019|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724115822/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/132201/title-changes-the-strangest-roh-title-match-in-the-history-of-the-company-and-more-complete-ring-of-honor-final-battle-2019-coverage.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 33
|champion = {{sortname||Rush|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|February 29, 2020}}
|days     = {{age in days|February 29, 2020|July 11, 2021}}
|location = [[St. Charles, Missouri|St. Charles, MO]]
|event    = [[Gateway to Honor (2020)|Gateway to Honor]]
|notes    = This was a [[three-way match]], also involving [[Mark Haskins]].
|ref      = <ref name="GTH2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=248099|title=ROH Gateway To Honor 2020 - TV-Show @ Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 29, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724120120/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=248099|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 34
|champion = {{sortname||Bandido|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|July 11, 2021}}
|days     = {{age in days|July 11, 2021|December 10, 2021}} 
|location = [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland|MD]]
|event    = [[Best in the World (2021)|Best in the World]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="BITW2021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/11/7-11-roh-best-in-the-world-results-powells-live-review-of-rush-vs-bandido-for-the-roh-title-jonathan-gresham-vs-mike-bennett-for-the-roh-pure-championship-tony-deppen-vs-dragon-lee-for-the-roh/|title=7/11 ROH Best in the World results: Powell's live review of Rush vs. Bandido for the ROH Title, Jonathan Gresham vs. Mike Bennett for the ROH Pure Championship, Tony Deppen vs. Dragon Lee for the ROH TV Title, Jay Lethal and Rhett Titus vs. Chris Dickinson and Homicide in a Fight Without Honor for the ROH Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=July 11, 2021|access-date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=July 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711230231/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/11/7-11-roh-best-in-the-world-results-powells-live-review-of-rush-vs-bandido-for-the-roh-title-jonathan-gresham-vs-mike-bennett-for-the-roh-pure-championship-tony-deppen-vs-dragon-lee-for-the-roh/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|sort number = 34.5
|type     = vacated
|date     = {{dts|December 10, 2021}}
|notes    = The championship was vacated after [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] tested positive for [[COVID-19]].
|ref      = <ref name="BandidoVacated2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/12/bandido-pulled-from-roh-world-title-match-at-final-battle/|title=Bandido Pulled From ROH World Title Match At Final Battle|first=Marc|last=Middleton|work=Wrestling Inc|date=December 9, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406153610/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/12/bandido-pulled-from-roh-world-title-match-at-final-battle/|archive-date=April 6, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 35
|champion = {{sortname|Jonathan|Gresham}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 11, 2021}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 11, 2021|July 23, 2022}} 
|location = [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland|MD]]
|event    = [[Final Battle (2021)|Final Battle]]
|notes    = Defeated [[Jay Lethal]] to win the vacant championship. Former champion [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] still had the [[ROH World Championship]] title belt, while Gresham won the original ROH World Championship title belt. Gresham defeated Bandido at [[Supercard of Honor XV]] to determine the [[Supercard of Honor XV#Results|Undisputed ROH World Champion]].<br />During this reign, [[Tony Khan]] purchased Ring of Honor.
|ref      = <ref name="FB2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of Jay Lethal vs. Jonathan Gresham, Mike Bennett and Matt Taven vs. Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe for the ROH Tag Titles, Rok-C vs. Willow for the ROH Women's World Championship, Josh Woods vs. Brian Johnson for the ROH Pure Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/11/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-lethal-vs-jonathan-gresham-mike-bennett-and-matt-taven-vs-jay-briscoe-and-mark-briscoe-for-the-roh-tag-titles-rok-c-vs-willow-for-the-roh-wo/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 11, 2021|access-date=December 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328031440/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/11/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-lethal-vs-jonathan-gresham-mike-bennett-and-matt-taven-vs-jay-briscoe-and-mark-briscoe-for-the-roh-tag-titles-rok-c-vs-willow-for-the-roh-wo/|archive-date=March 28, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SOH22">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/01/4-1-roh-supercard-of-honor-results-powells-live-review-of-bandido-vs-jonathan-gresham-for-the-undisputed-roh-championship-the-briscoes-vs-ftr-for-the-roh-tag-titles-rhett-titus-vs-minoru-suzuk/|title=4/1 ROH Supercard of Honor results: Powell's live review of Bandido vs. Jonathan Gresham for the undisputed ROH Championship, The Briscoes vs. FTR for the ROH Tag Titles, Rhett Titus vs. Minoru Suzuki for the ROH TV Title, Josh Woods vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=April 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324035837/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/01/4-1-roh-supercard-of-honor-results-powells-live-review-of-bandido-vs-jonathan-gresham-for-the-undisputed-roh-championship-the-briscoes-vs-ftr-for-the-roh-tag-titles-rhett-titus-vs-minoru-suzuk/|archive-date=March 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 36
|champion = {{sortname|Claudio|Castagnoli}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|July 23, 2022}}
|days     = {{age in days|July 23, 2022|September 21, 2022}}
|location = [[Lowell, Massachusetts|Lowell, MA]]
|event    = [[Death Before Dishonor (2022)|Death Before Dishonor]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="DBD2022">{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Powell|title=7/23 ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a best of three falls match for the ROH Tag Titles, Jonathan Gresham vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH TV Title, Wheeler Yuta vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Rules Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/23/7-23-roh-death-before-dishonor-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-roh-tag-titles-jonathan-gresham-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-champio/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 23, 2022|access-date=July 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202032826/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/23/7-23-roh-death-before-dishonor-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-roh-tag-titles-jonathan-gresham-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-champio/|archive-date=December 2, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 37
|champion = {{sortname|Chris|Jericho}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 21, 2022}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 21, 2022|December 10, 2022}}
|location = [[Flushing, Queens, New York|Flushing, Queens, NY]]
|event    = [[AEW Grand Slam (2022)|''Dynamite:''<br />Grand Slam]]
|notes    = This was an [[All Elite Wrestling]] event.
|ref      = <ref name="GrandSlam2022">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|title=9/21 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson for the vacant AEW World Championship, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee vs. The Acclaimed for the AEW Tag Titles, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Jericho for the ROH Title, Toni Storm vs. Athena vs. Britt Baker vs. Serena Deeb for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW All-Atlantic Title|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 21, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326222052/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|archive-date=March 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 38
|champion = {{sortname|Claudio|Castagnoli}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|December 10, 2022}}
|days     = {{age in days|December 10, 2022|September 20, 2023}}
|location = [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington, TX]]
|event    = [[Final Battle (2022)|Final Battle]]
|notes    = 
|ref      = <ref name="FB2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a Double Dog Collar match for the ROH Tag Team Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's Title, Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/10/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-double-dog-collar-match-for-the-roh-tag-team-titles-chris-jericho-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-championship-mercede/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 10, 2022|access-date=December 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330233718/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/10/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-double-dog-collar-match-for-the-roh-tag-team-titles-chris-jericho-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-championship-mercede/|archive-date=March 30, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 39
|champion = {{sortname|Eddie|Kingston}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 20, 2023}}
|days     = {{age in days|September 20, 2023|April 5, 2024}}
|location = [[Flushing, Queens, New York|Flushing, Queens, NY]]
|event    = [[AEW Grand Slam (2023)|''Dynamite:''<br />Grand Slam]]
|notes    = This was an [[All Elite Wrestling]] event and a [[Winner Takes All match]] also for Kingston's [[Strong Openweight Championship|NJPW Strong Openweight Championship]].<br>During this reign, the championship became part of the American Triple Crown Championship (also referred to as the Continental Crown), with Kingston defending the championship alongside the [[AEW Continental Championship]] and Strong Openweight Championship after winning the [[Continental Classic (2023)|Continental Classic tournament]] at [[Worlds End (2023)|Worlds End]]. Kingston would lose the AEW Continental Championship to [[Kazuchika Okada]] on the March 20, 2024 episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'', thus dissolving the Triple Crown.
|ref      = <ref name="AEWGrandSlam2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynamite results (9/20): Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title, Saraya vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston in a title vs. title match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/20/aew-dynamite-results-9-20-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-title-saraya-vs-toni-storm-for-the-aew-womens-title-claudio-castagnoli-vs-eddie-kingston-in-a-title-vs/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 20, 2023|access-date=September 20, 2023|archive-date=September 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928140641/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/20/aew-dynamite-results-9-20-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-title-saraya-vs-toni-storm-for-the-aew-womens-title-claudio-castagnoli-vs-eddie-kingston-in-a-title-vs/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 40
|champion = {{sortname|Mark|Briscoe}}
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 5, 2024}}
|days     = {{age in days|April 5, 2024|October 23, 2024}}
|location = [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, PA]]
|event    = [[Supercard of Honor (2024)|Supercard of Honor]]
|ref      = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringofhonor.com/post/supercard-of-honor-2024-results|title=Supercard of Honor 2024 Results|date=April 5, 2024|work=Ring of Honor|access-date=April 6, 2024|archive-date=April 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406112834/https://www.ringofhonor.com/post/supercard-of-honor-2024-results|url-status=live}}</ref>|notes=
}}
{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 41
|champion = {{sortname|Chris|Jericho}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|October 23, 2024}}
|days     = {{age in days|October 23, 2024|April 6, 2025}}
|location = [[Salt Lake City|Salt Lake City, UT]]
|event    = ''[[AEW Dynamite]]''
|notes    = This was a [[Ladder match|Ladder War match]] that took place at an [[All Elite Wrestling]] event.
|ref      = <ref name="Dynamite10232024">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=AEW Dynamite results (10/23): Barnett’s live review of Mark Briscoe vs. Chris Jericho in a Ladder War for the ROH Title, Jack Perry and Young Bucks vs. Daniel Garcia and Private Party|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/23/aew-dynamite-results-10-23-barnetts-live-review-of-mark-briscoe-vs-chris-jericho-in-a-ladder-war-for-the-roh-title-jack-perry-and-young-bucks-vs-daniel-garcia-and-private-party/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 23, 2024|access-date=October 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241107042545/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/23/aew-dynamite-results-10-23-barnetts-live-review-of-mark-briscoe-vs-chris-jericho-in-a-ladder-war-for-the-roh-title-jack-perry-and-young-bucks-vs-daniel-garcia-and-private-party/|archive-date=November 7, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 42
|champion = {{sortname||Bandido|dab=wrestler}}
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|April 6, 2025}}
|days     = {{age in days|April 6, 2025}}+
|location = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]]
|event    = [[AEW Dynasty (2025)|Dynasty]]
|notes    = This was a [[lucha libre#luchas de apuestas|Title vs. Mask match]] that took place at an [[All Elite Wrestling]] event. Had Bandido lost, he would have been forced to unmask.
|ref      = <ref name="Dynasty2025">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/06/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|date=April 6, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=April 7, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250407103909/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/06/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|archive-date=April 7, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
{{BundleEnd}}

==Combined reigns==
As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} <!--DO NOTE CHANGE THIS, IT IS A FORMULA UPDATED DAILY BASED ON UTC TIME-->{{CURRENTDAY}}<!--DO NOTE CHANGE THIS, IT IS A FORMULA UPDATED DAILY BASED ON UTC TIME-->, {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
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| image1            = Kaval.jpg
| caption1          = The inaugural champion [[Low Ki]].
| image2            = Samoa Joe, 2022 (cropped).jpg
| caption2          = One-time and record longest reigning champion [[Samoa Joe]]
| image3            = ROH World Champion Adam Cole January 2014.jpg
| caption3          = Record three-time ROH World Champion [[Adam Cole]]
| image4            = Jay Lethal Feb 27, 2016.png|thumb
| caption4          = [[Jay Lethal]], a two-time champion, holds the record for most combined days as champion, with 707.
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
!style="background-color:#FFE6BD"|†
|Indicates the current champion
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
!Rank
!Wrestler
!No. of<br />reigns
!Combined<br />days
|-
!1
|{{sortname|Jay|Lethal}} || 2 || 707
|-
!2
|{{sort|Samoa Joe}} || 1 || 645
|-
!3
|{{sortname||Rush|dab=wrestler}} || 2 || 575
|-
!4
|{{sortname|Nigel|McGuinness}} || 1 || 545
|-
!5
|{{sortname|Bryan|Danielson}} || 1 || 462
|-
!6
|{{sortname|Adam|Cole}} || 3 || 445
|-
!7
|{{sortname|Austin|Aries}} || 2 || 419
|-
!8
|{{sortname|Jay|Briscoe}} || 2 || 375
|-
!9
|{{sortname|Claudio|Castagnoli}} || 2 || 344
|-
!10
|{{sortname|Kevin|Steen|Kevin Owens}} || 1 || 328
|-
!11
|{{sortname|Davey|Richards}} || 1 || 321
|-
!12
|{{sortname|Chris|Jericho}}  || 2 || 245
|-
!13
|style="background-color:#FFE6BD"|{{sortname||Bandido|dab=wrestler}} † || 2 || {{age in days|November 5, 2024}}+
|-
!14
|{{sortname|Takeshi|Morishima}} || 1 || 231
|-
!15
|{{sortname|Jonathan|Gresham}} || 1 || 224
|-
!16
|{{sortname|Tyler|Black|Seth Rollins}} || 1 || 210
|-
!17
|{{sortname|Mark|Briscoe}} || 1 || 201
|-
!18
|{{sortname|Eddie|Kingston}} || 1 || 198
|-
!19
|{{sortname|Dalton|Castle|dab=wrestler}} || 1 || 197
|-
!20
|{{sortname|Roderick|Strong}} || 1 || 189
|-
!21
|{{sortname||Xavier|dab=wrestler}} || 1 || 182
|-
!22
|{{sortname||Cody|Cody Rhodes}} || 1 || 175
|-
!23
|{{sortname|Matt|Taven}} || 1 || 174
|-
!24
|{{sortname|Christopher|Daniels}} || 1 || 105
|-
!25
|{{sortname|Eddie|Edwards|dab=wrestler}} || 1 || 99
|-
!26
|{{sortname||PCO|Pierre Carl Ouellet}} || 1 || 78
|-
!27
|{{sortname|Michael|Elgin}} || 1 || 76
|-
!28
|{{sortname|Jerry|Lynn}} || 1 || 71
|-
!rowspan="2"|29
|{{sortname||Homicide|dab=wrestler}} || 1 || 56
|-
|{{sortname|Low|Ki}} || 1 || 56
|-
!31
|{{sortname|CM|Punk}} || 1 || 55
|-
!32
|{{sortname|James|Gibson|Jamie Noble}} || 1 || 36
|-
!33
|{{sortname|Kyle|O'Reilly}} || 1 || 33
|}

==Notes==
:1. {{Note|1}} – This event was a live event that was later released on DVD.
:2. {{Note|2}} – This event was a pay-per-view that later aired on tape delay.
:3. {{Note|3}} – Each reign is ranked highest to lowest; reigns with the exact number mean they are tied for that certain rank.

==References==
;General
*{{Cite web|url=http://solie.org/titlehistories/htroh.html|title=ROH World Championship reign history|publisher=Solie.org|access-date=2009-04-06|archive-date=June 4, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604225004/http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htroh.html|url-status=live}}
*{{Cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |title=ROH World Championship reign history |publisher=[[Ring of Honor]] |access-date=2009-04-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035906/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |archive-date=2010-04-12 }}
*{{Cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/live/events/past-event|title=Past Ring of Honor results|publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]|access-date=2009-04-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322142414/http://www.rohwrestling.com/live/events/past-event|archive-date=2013-03-22}}

;Specific
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=121  ROH World Title History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223180329/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=121 |date=December 23, 2021 }} at Cagematch.net

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