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List of WWE Champions
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This article is about a list of wrestlers who have held the current WWE Championship. For a list of wrestlers who have held the now-retired "World Heavyweight Championship", see List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE). For a list of current title holders in WWE, see List of current champions in WWE.
Two-time and current champion AJ Styles
The WWE Championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in WWE, currently on the SmackDown brand. It is the first world title established in WWE, having been introduced in 1963 as the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) World Heavyweight Championship. The promotion was renamed World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979 and ended its affiliation with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1983, with the title also renamed to reflect the changes. In 2001, it was unified with the World Championship (formerly the WCW World Heavyweight Championship) following the WWF's buyout of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and became the Undisputed WWF Championship.[1][2] In 2002, the WWF was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and split its roster into two brands, Raw and SmackDown.[3][4] The title, now renamed WWE Championship, was then designated to the SmackDown brand while WWE established an alternate world title known as the World Heavyweight Championship for the Raw brand. A third alternate world title, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, was reactivated for the ECW brand in 2006. It was vacated and decommissioned when the ECW brand disbanded in 2010.[5]
When WWE Champion Randy Orton defeated World Heavyweight Champion John Cena at the TLC pay-per-view on December 15, 2013, the World Heavyweight Championship was unified with the WWE Championship, resulting in the retiring of the former[6] and the renaming of the latter to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. On June 27, 2016, the name was shortened back to the WWE Championship[7] before assuming the WWE World Championship name on July 26, when the brand extension returned. It became designated to the SmackDown brand and WWE again established an alternate world title known as the WWE Universal Championship for the Raw brand. In December 2016, WWE again shortened the title's name back to WWE Championship.[8]
The championship is generally contested in professional wrestling matches, in which participants execute scripted finishes rather than contend in direct competition. Some reigns were held by champions using a ring name, while others use their real name. The first champion was Buddy Rogers, who won the championship in 1963. The champion with the single longest reign is Bruno Sammartino with a reign of 2,803 days, while the record for longest combined reign is also held by Sammartino at 4,040. The current champion is AJ Styles, who is in his second reign. He won the championship by defeating Jinder Mahal on SmackDown in Manchester, England on November 7, 2017.[9]
Overall, there have been 50 different official champions, with John Cena having the most reigns at thirteen. Seven men in history have held the championship for a continuous reign of one year (365 days) or more: Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, John Cena and CM Punk.[10]
Contents
1 Title history
1.1 Names
1.2 Reigns
2 Combined reigns
3 References
4 External links
Title history[edit]
Names[edit]
Name
Years
WWWF World Heavyweight Championship April 25, 1963 – February 8, 1971
WWWF Heavyweight Championship February 8, 1971 – March 1, 1979
WWF Heavyweight Championship March 1, 1979 – December 26, 1983
WWF World Heavyweight Championship December 26, 1983 – June 29, 1998
WWF Championship June 29, 1998 – December 9, 2001
Undisputed WWF Championship December 9, 2001[2] – May 6, 2002[3]
Undisputed WWE Championship May 6, 2002[3] – May 19, 2002[11]
WWE Undisputed Championship May 19, 2002[3] – September 2, 2002[12]
WWE Championship September 2, 2002[12] – December 15, 2013
WWE World Heavyweight Championship December 15, 2013 – June 27, 2016
WWE Championship June 27, 2016[13][14] – July 25, 2016
WWE World Championship July 26, 2016[15] – December 9, 2016
WWE Championship December 10, 2016[8] – present
Reigns[edit]
As of August 29, 2018.
Key
No.
The overall championship reign
Reign
The reign number for the specific champion listed
Days
The number of the days that the champion held the title for
Days
recog.
The number of days that the promotion officially recognizes the champion as having held the title for
†
The championship change is not officially recognized by the promotion
<1
The reign lasted less than a day
+
The current reign is changing daily
No.
Champion
Championship change
Reign statistics
Notes
Ref.
Date
Event
Location
Reign
Days
Days recog.
1
Buddy Rogers April 25, 1963 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1 7001220000000000000♠22 7001220000000000000♠22 Won a fictional tournament in Rio de Janeiro after the WWWF left the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), of which Rogers had been the 7th NWA World Heavyweight Champion since defeating Pat O'Connor on June 30, 1961.[16] After Rogers' one fall loss to Lou Thesz for the title on January 24, 1963, Northeast promoters (led by Vince McMahon Sr. and Toots Mondt) did not recognize this title change and withdrew their membership from the NWA to form the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF).[17] The WWWF billed Rogers as their world champion since January 25,[18] but did not recognize him as the first ever WWWF World Heavyweight Champion until April 11.[19] However, WWE.com lists Rogers' reign and the establishment of the title beginning on April 25.[20] [21]
2
Bruno Sammartino May 17, 1963 House show New York, NY 1 7003280300000000000♠2,803 7003280300000000000♠2,803 [22]
3
Ivan Koloff January 18, 1971 House show New York, NY 1 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 [23]
4
Pedro Morales February 8, 1971 House show New York, NY 1 7003102700000000000♠1,027 7003102700000000000♠1,027 The title was renamed the WWWF Heavyweight Championship when WWWF rejoined the NWA in 1971. [24]
5
Stan Stasiak December 1, 1973 House show Philadelphia, PA 1 7000900000000000000♠9 7000900000000000000♠9 [25]
6
Bruno Sammartino December 10, 1973 House show New York, NY 2 7003123700000000000♠1,237 7003123700000000000♠1,237 [26]
7
Superstar Billy Graham April 30, 1977 House show Baltimore, MD 1 7002296000000000000♠296 7002296000000000000♠296 [27]
8
Bob Backlund February 20, 1978 House show New York, NY 1 7002648000000000000♠648 7003213500000000000♠2,135 The title was renamed the WWF Heavyweight Championship when the World Wide Wrestling Federation became the World Wrestling Federation in March 1979. [28][29]
† Antonio Inoki November 30, 1979 House show Tokushima, Japan 1 7000600000000000000♠6 — [30][31]
— Vacated December 6, 1979 House show Tokyo, Japan — — — Antonio Inoki immediately vacated the title after a rematch with Bob Backlund ended in a no contest due to the interference of Tiger Jeet Singh. [30]
† Bob Backlund December 17, 1979 House show New York City, NY 2 7003147000000000000♠1,470 — Backlund defeated Bobby Duncum in a Texas Death match to fill the vacancy.
WWE recognizes Backlund's first and second reigns as being uninterrupted and considers this a continuation of the first. [30]
9
The Iron Sheik December 26, 1983 House show New York City, NY 1 7001280000000000000♠28 7001290000000000000♠29 The Iron Sheik won by submission when Bob Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel when Backlund was put into Sheik's camel clutch to prevent any major injury.
The title was renamed the WWF World Heavyweight Championship when the WWF ended its affiliation with the NWA. [32]
10
Hulk Hogan January 23, 1984 House show New York City, NY 1 7003147400000000000♠1,474 7003147400000000000♠1,474 [33]
11
André the Giant February 5, 1988 The Main Event I Indianapolis, IN 1 <1 <1 André defeated Hulk Hogan when referee Earl Hebner, who was bribed by Ted DiBiase, scored the three-count, despite Hogan raising his shoulder past the two-count. [34]
— Vacated February 5, 1988 The Main Event I Indianapolis, IN — — — Immediately after winning the title from Hulk Hogan, André handed the championship belt to Ted DiBiase; President Jack Tunney ruled this as vacating the title. [34]
12
Randy Savage March 27, 1988 WrestleMania IV Atlantic City, NJ 1 7002371000000000000♠371 7002371000000000000♠371 Defeated Ted DiBiase in a tournament final to win the vacant title. [35]
13
Hulk Hogan April 2, 1989 WrestleMania V Atlantic City, NJ 2 7002364000000000000♠364 7002364000000000000♠364 [36]
14
The Ultimate Warrior April 1, 1990 WrestleMania VI Toronto, ON 1 7002293000000000000♠293 7002293000000000000♠293 This was a title for title match, in which Warrior also defended the Intercontinental Championship. [37]
15
Sgt. Slaughter January 19, 1991 Royal Rumble Miami, FL 1 7001640000000000000♠64 7001640000000000000♠64 [38]
16
Hulk Hogan March 24, 1991 WrestleMania VII Los Angeles, CA 3 7002248000000000000♠248 7002248000000000000♠248 [39]
17
The Undertaker November 27, 1991 Survivor Series Detroit, MI 1 7000600000000000000♠6 7000600000000000000♠6 [40]
18
Hulk Hogan December 3, 1991 This Tuesday in Texas San Antonio, TX 4 7000100000000000000♠1 7000100000000000000♠1 [41]
— Vacated December 4, 1991 Superstars of Wrestling New Haven, CT — — — Hulk Hogan was stripped of the title by WWF President Jack Tunney due to the controversy surrounding both of the previous title changes. Aired on tape delay on December 7, 1991. [41]
19
Ric Flair January 19, 1992 Royal Rumble Albany, NY 1 7001770000000000000♠77 7001770000000000000♠77 This was the Royal Rumble match, in which Flair last eliminated Sid Justice to win the vacant title. [42]
20
Randy Savage April 5, 1992 WrestleMania VIII Indianapolis, IN 2 7002149000000000000♠149 7002149000000000000♠149 [43]
21
Ric Flair September 1, 1992 Prime Time Wrestling Hershey, PA 2 7001410000000000000♠41 7001410000000000000♠41 Aired on tape delay on September 14, 1992. [44]
22
Bret Hart October 12, 1992 House show Saskatoon, SK 1 7002174000000000000♠174 7002175000000000000♠175 [45]
23
Yokozuna April 4, 1993 WrestleMania IX Las Vegas, NV 1 <1 <1 [46]
24
Hulk Hogan April 4, 1993 WrestleMania IX Las Vegas, NV 5 7001700000000000000♠70 7001700000000000000♠70 [47]
25
Yokozuna June 13, 1993 King of the Ring Dayton, OH 2 7002280000000000000♠280 7002280000000000000♠280 [48]
26
Bret Hart March 20, 1994 WrestleMania X New York City, NY 2 7002248000000000000♠248 7002248000000000000♠248 Roddy Piper was the guest referee. [49]
27
Bob Backlund November 23, 1994 Survivor Series San Antonio, TX 2 (3) 7000300000000000000♠3 7000300000000000000♠3 This was a "Throw in the Towel" submission match. [50]
28
Diesel November 26, 1994 House show New York City, NY 1 7002358000000000000♠358 7002358000000000000♠358 [51]
29
Bret Hart November 19, 1995 Survivor Series Landover, MD 3 7002133000000000000♠133 7002133000000000000♠133 This was a no disqualification match. [52]
30
Shawn Michaels March 31, 1996 WrestleMania XII Anaheim, CA 1 7002231000000000000♠231 7002231000000000000♠231 This was a 60-minute Iron Man match, in which Michaels won 1–0 in overtime. [53]
31
Sycho Sid November 17, 1996 Survivor Series New York City, NY 1 7001630000000000000♠63 7001630000000000000♠63 [54]
32
Shawn Michaels January 19, 1997 Royal Rumble San Antonio, TX 2 7001250000000000000♠25 7001250000000000000♠25 [55]
— Vacated February 13, 1997 Raw Lowell, MA — — — Shawn Michaels forfeited the title due to a knee injury. [55]
33
Bret Hart February 16, 1997 In Your House 13: Final Four Chattanooga, TN 4 7000100000000000000♠1 7000100000000000000♠1 This was a four-way elimination match for the vacant title also involving Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and Vader. [56]
34
Sycho Sid February 17, 1997 Raw Nashville, TN 2 7001340000000000000♠34 7001340000000000000♠34 [57]
35
The Undertaker March 23, 1997 WrestleMania 13 Rosemont, IL 2 7002133000000000000♠133 7002133000000000000♠133 This was a no disqualification match. [58]
36
Bret Hart August 3, 1997 SummerSlam East Rutherford, NJ 5 7001980000000000000♠98 7001980000000000000♠98 Shawn Michaels was guest referee. [59]
37
Shawn Michaels November 9, 1997 Survivor Series Montreal, QC 3 7002140000000000000♠140 7002140000000000000♠140 This was the Montreal Screwjob. [60]
38
Stone Cold Steve Austin March 29, 1998 WrestleMania XIV Boston, MA 1 7001910000000000000♠91 7001910000000000000♠91 Mike Tyson was the special outside enforcer. [61]
39
Kane June 28, 1998 King of the Ring Pittsburgh, PA 1 7000100000000000000♠1 7000100000000000000♠1 This was a First Blood match. [62]
40
Stone Cold Steve Austin June 29, 1998 Raw is War Cleveland, OH 2 7001900000000000000♠90 7001900000000000000♠90 The title was renamed the WWF Championship. [63]
— Vacated September 27, 1998 Breakdown: In Your House Hamilton, ON — — — Vacated after Kane and The Undertaker simultaneously pinned Stone Cold Steve Austin in a triple threat match.
A subsequent match for the vacant title at Judgment Day: In Your House between Kane and The Undertaker ended in a no contest.[64] [63]
41
The Rock November 15, 1998 Survivor Series St. Louis, MO 1 7001440000000000000♠44 7001500000000000000♠50 Defeated Mankind in the finals of a tournament for the vacant title in a recreation of the Montreal Screwjob.
WWE recognizes The Rock's reign as ending on January 4, 1999, when the following episode aired on tape delay. [65]
42
Mankind December 29, 1998 Raw is War Worcester, MA 1 7001260000000000000♠26 7001200000000000000♠20 This was a no disqualification match.
WWE recognizes Mankind's reign as beginning on January 4, 1999, when the episode aired on tape delay. [66]
43
The Rock January 24, 1999 Royal Rumble Anaheim, CA 2 7000200000000000000♠2 7000700000000000000♠7 This was an "I Quit" match, which The Rock won by knocking Mankind unconscious while someone backstage played an audio recording of Mankind saying "I quit" while The Rock placed the microphone against his face.
WWE recognizes The Rock's reign as ending on January 31, 1999, when the following match aired on tape delay. [67]
44
Mankind January 26, 1999 Halftime Heat Tucson, AZ 2 7001200000000000000♠20 7001150000000000000♠15 This was an Empty Arena match that aired on tape delay as a special during halftime of Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999.
WWE recognizes Mankind's reign as beginning on January 31. [68]
45
The Rock February 15, 1999 Raw is War Birmingham, AL 3 7001410000000000000♠41 7001410000000000000♠41 This was a ladder match. [69]
46
Stone Cold Steve Austin March 28, 1999 WrestleMania XV Philadelphia, PA 3 7001560000000000000♠56 7001560000000000000♠56 This was a no disqualification match with Mankind as guest referee. [70]
47
The Undertaker May 23, 1999 Over the Edge Kansas City, MO 3 7001360000000000000♠36 7001360000000000000♠36 Both Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon were guest referees. [71]
48
Stone Cold Steve Austin June 28, 1999 Raw is War Charlotte, NC 4 7001550000000000000♠55 7001550000000000000♠55 [72]
49
Mankind August 22, 1999 SummerSlam Minneapolis, MN 3 7000100000000000000♠1 7000100000000000000♠1 This was a triple threat match also involving Triple H. Jesse Ventura was guest referee. [73]
50
Triple H August 23, 1999 Raw is War Ames, IA 1 7001220000000000000♠22 7001240000000000000♠24 Shane McMahon was guest referee.
WWE recognizes Triple H's reign as ending on September 16, 1999, when the following episode aired on tape delay. [74]
51
Vince McMahon September 14, 1999 SmackDown! Las Vegas, NV 1 7000600000000000000♠6 7000400000000000000♠4 Shane McMahon was guest referee.
WWE recognizes Vince's reign as beginning on September 16, 1999, when the episode aired on tape delay. [75]
— Vacated September 20, 1999 Raw is War Houston, TX — — — Vince McMahon vacated the title. [75]
52
Triple H September 26, 1999 Unforgiven Charlotte, NC 2 7001490000000000000♠49 7001490000000000000♠49 This was a six-pack challenge match also involving The Rock, Mankind, Big Show, The British Bulldog, and Kane. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the special outside enforcer. [76]
53
Big Show November 14, 1999 Survivor Series Detroit, MI 1 7001500000000000000♠50 7001500000000000000♠50 This was a triple threat match, also involving The Rock. [77]
54
Triple H January 3, 2000 Raw is War Miami, FL 3 7002118000000000000♠118 7002118000000000000♠118 On April 17, 2000, Chris Jericho defeated Triple H for the WWF Championship after Earl Hebner's fast-count. Later that night, Triple H forced Hebner to reverse the decision, nullifying Jericho's reign and continuing Triple H's. [78]
55
The Rock April 30, 2000 Backlash Washington, D.C. 4 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 Shane McMahon was guest referee. [79]
56
Triple H May 21, 2000 Judgment Day Louisville, KY 4 7001350000000000000♠35 7001350000000000000♠35 This was a 60-minute Iron Man match, which Triple H won 6–5 with Shawn Michaels as guest referee. [80]
57
The Rock June 25, 2000 King of the Ring Boston, MA 5 7002119000000000000♠119 7002119000000000000♠119 This was a six-man tag team match with The Rock, The Undertaker, and Kane vs. Triple H, Vince McMahon, and Shane McMahon. The Rock pinned Vince to win Triple H's title. [81]
58
Kurt Angle October 22, 2000 No Mercy Albany, NY 1 7002126000000000000♠126 7002126000000000000♠126 This was a no disqualification match. [82]
59
The Rock February 25, 2001 No Way Out Las Vegas, NV 6 7001350000000000000♠35 7001350000000000000♠35 After the WWF purchased World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in March 2001, the WCW Championship became a second concurrently active world championship in the WWF. [83]
60
Stone Cold Steve Austin April 1, 2001 WrestleMania X-Seven Houston, TX 5 7002175000000000000♠175 7002176000000000000♠176 This was a no disqualification match. [84]
61
Kurt Angle September 23, 2001 Unforgiven Pittsburgh, PA 2 7001150000000000000♠15 7001150000000000000♠15 [85]
62
Stone Cold Steve Austin October 8, 2001 Raw Indianapolis, IN 6 7001620000000000000♠62 7001620000000000000♠62 [86]
63
Chris Jericho December 9, 2001 Vengeance San Diego, CA 1 7001980000000000000♠98 7001980000000000000♠98 Earlier the same night, Jericho defeated (WCW) World Champion The Rock for that title. By defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship, Jericho unified both titles as the Undisputed WWF Championship. [87]
64
Triple H March 17, 2002 WrestleMania X8 Toronto, ON 5 7001350000000000000♠35 7001350000000000000♠35 In late March 2002, due to the WWF's roster having doubled in size, the brand extension began, splitting the roster between the Raw and SmackDown brands, represented by the TV shows of the same name. Championships were assigned to be exclusive to a specific brand. The Undisputed Championship and the Women's Championship were non-exclusive at this time, and were defended on both brands. [88]
65
Hollywood Hulk Hogan April 21, 2002 Backlash Kansas City, MO 6 7001280000000000000♠28 7001280000000000000♠28 On May 6, 2002, after the World Wrestling Federation was renamed "World Wrestling Entertainment" due to a lawsuit by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the title was also renamed: Undisputed WWE Championship and then WWE Undisputed Championship. [89]
66
The Undertaker May 19, 2002 Judgment Day Nashville, TN 4 7001630000000000000♠63 7001630000000000000♠63 On May 20, 2002, Rob Van Dam pinned The Undertaker for the title. Raw owner Ric Flair immediately restarted the match due to The Undertaker's foot being on the ropes and The Undertaker subsequently pinned Van Dam, nullifying Van Dam's reign and continuing Undertaker's. [90]
67
The Rock July 21, 2002 Vengeance Detroit, MI 7 7001350000000000000♠35 7001350000000000000♠35 This was a triple threat match, also involving Kurt Angle. [91]
68
Brock Lesnar August 25, 2002 SummerSlam Uniondale, NY 1 7001840000000000000♠84 7001840000000000000♠84 The following night, Lesnar signed a deal to appear exclusively on the SmackDown brand, making the championship exclusive to the brand.
The World Heavyweight Championship was then created for the Raw brand.
On September 2, 2002, the Undisputed Championship became the WWE Championship as it was no longer "undisputed". [92]
69
Big Show November 17, 2002 Survivor Series New York, NY 2 7001280000000000000♠28 7001280000000000000♠28 [93]
70
Kurt Angle December 15, 2002 Armageddon Sunrise, FL 3 7002105000000000000♠105 7002105000000000000♠105 [94]
71
Brock Lesnar March 30, 2003 WrestleMania XIX Seattle, WA 2 7002119000000000000♠119 7002119000000000000♠119 [95]
72
Kurt Angle July 27, 2003 Vengeance Denver, CO 4 7001510000000000000♠51 7001530000000000000♠53 This was a triple threat match also involving Big Show.
WWE recognizes Angle's reign as ending on September 18, 2003, when the following episode aired on tape delay. [96]
73
Brock Lesnar September 16, 2003 SmackDown! Raleigh, NC 3 7002152000000000000♠152 7002151000000000000♠151 This was a 60-minute Iron Man match.
WWE recognizes Lesnar's reign as beginning on September 18, 2003, when the episode aired on tape delay. [97]
74
Eddie Guerrero February 15, 2004 No Way Out Daly City, CA 1 7002133000000000000♠133 7002133000000000000♠133 [98][99]
75
John Bradshaw Layfield June 27, 2004 The Great American Bash Norfolk, VA 1 7002280000000000000♠280 7002280000000000000♠280 This was a Texas Bullrope match. [100][101]
76
John Cena April 3, 2005 WrestleMania 21 Los Angeles, CA 1 7002280000000000000♠280 7002280000000000000♠280 The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2005 WWE draft lottery. [102][103]
77
Edge January 8, 2006 New Year's Revolution Albany, NY 1 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank contract from WrestleMania 21 immediately after John Cena won an Elimination Chamber match. [104][105]
78
John Cena January 29, 2006 Royal Rumble Miami, FL 2 7002133000000000000♠133 7002133000000000000♠133 [106][107]
79
Rob Van Dam June 11, 2006 ECW One Night Stand New York City, NY 1 7001220000000000000♠22 7001220000000000000♠22 Van Dam cashed in his Money in the Bank contract from WrestleMania 22. This was an Extreme Rules match.
The title became property of the new ECW brand due to Van Dam's status as an ECW wrestler.
The ECW World Heavyweight Championship was subsequently reactivated for the brand and awarded to Van Dam. [108][109]
80
Edge July 3, 2006 Raw Philadelphia, PA 2 7001760000000000000♠76 7001760000000000000♠76 This was a triple threat match also involving John Cena.
The title became exclusive to the Raw brand due to Edge's status as a Raw superstar. [110][111]
81
John Cena September 17, 2006 Unforgiven Toronto, ON 3 7002380000000000000♠380 7002381000000000000♠381 This was a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. [112]
— Vacated October 2, 2007 ECW Dayton, OH — — — Vacated when John Cena suffered a torn right pectoral tendon. [113]
82
Randy Orton October 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, IL 1 <1 <1 Orton was originally scheduled to have a Last Man Standing match against John Cena for the title, but due to Cena vacating the title Vince McMahon awarded it to Orton. [114][115]
83
Triple H October 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, IL 6 <1 <1 Defeated Randy Orton in the opening match after Vince McMahon accepted Triple H's open challenge on Orton's behalf. [115][116]
84
Randy Orton October 7, 2007 No Mercy Rosemont, IL 2 7002203000000000000♠203 7002203000000000000♠203 Due to promising the match type, Vince McMahon made Triple H defend the title against Orton in a Last Man Standing match. [115][117]
85
Triple H April 27, 2008 Backlash Baltimore, MD 7 7002210000000000000♠210 7002210000000000000♠210 This was a fatal four-way elimination match also involving John Cena and John Bradshaw Layfield.
The title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2008 WWE draft. [118][119]
86
Edge November 23, 2008 Survivor Series Boston, MA 3 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 This was a triple threat match also involving Vladimir Kozlov. Jeff Hardy had originally been scheduled to take part in the match, but did not participate after being (in storyline) attacked prior to the event. Triple H and Kozlov started the match before Edge was revealed as Hardy's surprise replacement. [120][121]
87
Jeff Hardy December 14, 2008 Armageddon Buffalo, NY 1 7001420000000000000♠42 7001420000000000000♠42 This was a triple threat match, also involving Triple H. [122][123]
88
Edge January 25, 2009 Royal Rumble Detroit, MI 4 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 This was a no-disqualification match. [124][125]
89
Triple H February 15, 2009 No Way Out Seattle, WA 8 7001700000000000000♠70 7001690000000000000♠69 This was an Elimination Chamber match also involving Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov, The Undertaker, and Big Show.
The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2009 WWE draft. [126][127]
90
Randy Orton April 26, 2009 Backlash Providence, RI 3 7001420000000000000♠42 7001420000000000000♠42 This was a six-man tag team match with Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes against Triple H, Shane McMahon, and Batista. Orton won the championship due to his team winning. [128][129]
91
Batista June 7, 2009 Extreme Rules New Orleans, LA 1 7000200000000000000♠2 7000200000000000000♠2 This was a steel cage match. [130][131]
— Vacated June 9, 2009 — — — — — Vacated when Batista suffered a torn left biceps. [132]
92
Randy Orton June 15, 2009 Raw Charlotte, NC 4 7001900000000000000♠90 7001900000000000000♠90 This was a fatal four-way match for the vacant title also involving Triple H, John Cena, and Big Show. [133][134]
93
John Cena September 13, 2009 Breaking Point Montreal, QC 4 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 This was an "I Quit" match. If anyone interfered on Randy Orton's behalf, he would have forfeited the title. [135][136]
94
Randy Orton October 4, 2009 Hell in a Cell Newark, NJ 5 7001210000000000000♠21 7001210000000000000♠21 This was a Hell in a Cell match. [137][138]
95
John Cena October 25, 2009 Bragging Rights Pittsburgh, PA 5 7001490000000000000♠49 7001490000000000000♠49 This was a 60-minute Anything Goes Iron Man match in which Cena won 6-5. If Cena lost, he would have had to leave the Raw brand. [139][140]
96
Sheamus December 13, 2009 TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs San Antonio, TX 1 7001700000000000000♠70 7001700000000000000♠70 This was a tables match.
On February 16, 2010, the ECW brand was disbanded and the ECW Championship was deactivated. [141][142]
97
John Cena February 21, 2010 Elimination Chamber St. Louis, MO 6 <1 <1 This was an Elimination Chamber match also involving Triple H, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Kofi Kingston. [143]
98
Batista February 21, 2010 Elimination Chamber St. Louis, MO 2 7001350000000000000♠35 7001360000000000000♠36 Mr. McMahon granted SmackDown wrestler Batista a championship match with John Cena after Cena won the Elimination Chamber match. Batista then transferred to the Raw roster after winning the title. [144]
99
John Cena March 28, 2010 WrestleMania XXVI Glendale, AZ 7 7001840000000000000♠84 7001840000000000000♠84 [145]
100
Sheamus June 20, 2010 Fatal 4-Way Uniondale, NY 2 7001910000000000000♠91 7001910000000000000♠91 This was a fatal four-way match also involving Edge and Randy Orton. [146]
101
Randy Orton September 19, 2010 Night of Champions Rosemont, IL 6 7001640000000000000♠64 7001640000000000000♠64 This was a Six-Pack Elimination Challenge match also involving Edge, John Cena, Chris Jericho, and Wade Barrett. [147]
102
The Miz November 22, 2010 Raw Orlando, FL 1 7002160000000000000♠160 7002159000000000000♠159 The Miz cashed in his Money in the Bank contract after Randy Orton had successfully defended the WWE Championship against Wade Barrett. [148]
103
John Cena May 1, 2011 Extreme Rules Tampa, FL 8 7001770000000000000♠77 7001770000000000000♠77 This was a triple threat steel cage match also involving John Morrison. [149]
104
CM Punk July 17, 2011 Money in the Bank Rosemont, IL 1 7001280000000000000♠28 7001280000000000000♠28 Punk (kayfabe) left WWE the day after with the championship. He returned on the July 25, 2011 episode of Raw; his reign was deemed to continue through this period. [150]
105
Rey Mysterio
(and CM Punk) July 25, 2011 Raw Hampton, VA 1
(1) <1 <1 Defeated The Miz in a tournament final to crown a new champion.
CM Punk was also recognized as WWE Champion. [151]
106
John Cena
(and CM Punk) July 25, 2011 Raw Hampton, VA 9
(1) 7001200000000000000♠20 7001200000000000000♠20 New Chief Operating Officer Triple H decreed that Rey Mysterio had to face former champion Cena.
CM Punk was also recognized as WWE Champion. [152]
—
CM Punk August 14, 2011 SummerSlam Los Angeles, CA 1 — — Punk defeated John Cena in a match to determine the undisputed champion. This is considered a continuation of Punk's first reign.
Triple H was guest referee. [153]
107
Alberto Del Rio August 14, 2011 SummerSlam Los Angeles, CA 1 7001350000000000000♠35 7001350000000000000♠35 Del Rio cashed in his Money in the Bank contract after CM Punk was attacked by Kevin Nash.
On August 29, 2011, the first brand extension ended, allowing the WWE Champion to appear on both Raw and SmackDown. [154]
108
John Cena September 18, 2011 Night of Champions Buffalo, NY 10 7001140000000000000♠14 7001140000000000000♠14 [155]
109
Alberto Del Rio October 2, 2011 Hell in a Cell New Orleans, LA 2 7001490000000000000♠49 7001490000000000000♠49 This was a triple threat Hell in a Cell match also involving CM Punk. [156]
110
CM Punk November 20, 2011 Survivor Series New York City, NY 2 7002434000000000000♠434 7002435000000000000♠435 [157]
111
The Rock January 27, 2013 Royal Rumble Phoenix, AZ 8 7001700000000000000♠70 7001700000000000000♠70 CM Punk had initially won, but the match was then restarted by Mr. McMahon due to interference by The Shield. [158]
112
John Cena April 7, 2013 WrestleMania 29 East Rutherford, NJ 11 7002133000000000000♠133 7002133000000000000♠133 [159]
113
Daniel Bryan August 18, 2013 SummerSlam Los Angeles, CA 1 <1 <1 Triple H was guest referee. [160]
114
Randy Orton August 18, 2013 SummerSlam Los Angeles, CA 7 7001280000000000000♠28 7001290000000000000♠29 Orton cashed in his Money in the Bank contract. Triple H was guest referee. [161]
115
Daniel Bryan September 15, 2013 Night of Champions Detroit, MI 2 7000100000000000000♠1 7000100000000000000♠1 [162]
— Vacated September 16, 2013 Raw Cleveland, OH — — — Vacated after a controversial finish when Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton to win the title. A subsequent match for the vacant title at Battleground between Bryan and Orton ended in a no contest. [163]
116
Randy Orton October 27, 2013 Hell in a Cell Miami, FL 8 7002161000000000000♠161 7002161000000000000♠161 Orton defeated Daniel Bryan in a Hell in a Cell match for the vacant title with Shawn Michaels serving as guest referee.
On December 15, 2013 at TLC, Orton defeated John Cena to unify the World Heavyweight Championship with the WWE Championship. The World Heavyweight Championship was retired and the WWE Championship became known as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. [164]
117
Daniel Bryan April 6, 2014 WrestleMania XXX New Orleans, LA 3 7001640000000000000♠64 7001640000000000000♠64 This was a triple threat match also involving Batista. [165]
— Vacated June 9, 2014 Raw Minneapolis, MN — — — Daniel Bryan was stripped of the title due to a neck injury. [166]
118
John Cena June 29, 2014 Money in the Bank Boston, MA 12 7001490000000000000♠49 7001500000000000000♠50 This was a ladder match for the vacant title also involving Alberto Del Rio, Bray Wyatt, Cesaro, Kane, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, and Sheamus. [167]
119
Brock Lesnar August 17, 2014 SummerSlam Los Angeles, CA 4 7002224000000000000♠224 7002224000000000000♠224 [168]
120
Seth Rollins March 29, 2015 WrestleMania 31 Santa Clara, CA 1 7002220000000000000♠220 7002220000000000000♠220 Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during a singles match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, making it a triple threat match and subsequently pinned Reigns. [169]
— Vacated November 4, 2015 — — — — — Vacated after Seth Rollins suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and a damaged meniscus at a live show in Dublin, Ireland. [170]
121
Roman Reigns November 22, 2015 Survivor Series Atlanta, GA 1 <1 <1 Defeated Dean Ambrose in a tournament final to win the vacant title. [171]
122
Sheamus November 22, 2015 Survivor Series Atlanta, GA 3 7001220000000000000♠22 7001230000000000000♠23 Sheamus cashed in his Money in the Bank contract. [172]
123
Roman Reigns December 14, 2015 Raw Philadelphia, PA 2 7001410000000000000♠41 7001410000000000000♠41 This was a title vs. career match. [173]
124
Triple H January 24, 2016 Royal Rumble Orlando, FL 9 7001700000000000000♠70 7001700000000000000♠70 This was the Royal Rumble match in which Roman Reigns defended the title. Reigns was eliminated by Triple H, who lastly eliminated Dean Ambrose. [174]
125
Roman Reigns April 3, 2016 WrestleMania 32 Arlington, TX 3 7001770000000000000♠77 7001770000000000000♠77 [175]
126
Seth Rollins June 19, 2016 Money in the Bank Las Vegas, NV 2 <1 <1 [176]
127
Dean Ambrose June 19, 2016 Money in the Bank Las Vegas, NV 1 7001840000000000000♠84 7001840000000000000♠84 Ambrose cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and the title's name reverted to WWE Championship.
The brand extension returned and the title became exclusive to the SmackDown brand following the 2016 WWE draft.
The WWE Universal Championship was created for the Raw brand; the WWE Championship was renamed to WWE World Championship. [176]
[177]
[178]
128
AJ Styles September 11, 2016 Backlash Richmond, VA 1 7002140000000000000♠140 7002140000000000000♠140 In December 2016, the title's name was shortened back to WWE Championship.[8] [179]
129
John Cena January 29, 2017 Royal Rumble San Antonio, TX 13 7001140000000000000♠14 7001150000000000000♠15 [180]
130
Bray Wyatt February 12, 2017 Elimination Chamber Phoenix, AZ 1 7001490000000000000♠49 7001490000000000000♠49 This was an Elimination Chamber match also involving AJ Styles, Baron Corbin, Dean Ambrose, and The Miz. [181]
131
Randy Orton April 2, 2017 WrestleMania 33 Orlando, FL 9 7001490000000000000♠49 7001500000000000000♠50 [182]
132
Jinder Mahal May 21, 2017 Backlash Rosemont, IL 1 7002170000000000000♠170 7002170000000000000♠170 [183]
133
AJ Styles November 7, 2017 SmackDown Live Manchester, England 2 7002295000000000000♠295+ 7002295000000000000♠295+ [184][185]
Combined reigns[edit]
Record 13-time champion John Cena, shown here with the "Spinner Belt" which represented the championship from 2005–2013
Bruno Sammartino, who reigned for a combined 4,040 days as champion
As of August 29, 2018.
†
Indicates the current champion
<1
Indications reign was less than a day
+
Indicates reign is changing daily
Rank
Wrestler
No. of
reigns
Combined days
Combined days
recognized by WWE
1
Bruno Sammartino 2 4,040
2
Hulk Hogan 6 2,185
3
Bob Backlund 2 2,138
4
John Cena 13 1,254 1,257
5
Pedro Morales 1 1,027
6
Randy Orton 9 658 660
7
Bret Hart 5 654 655
8
Triple H 9 609 610
9
Brock Lesnar 4 579 578
10
Stone Cold Steve Austin 6 529 530
11
Randy Savage 2 520
12
CM Punk 2 462 463
13
AJ Styles † 2 435+
14
Shawn Michaels 3 396
15
The Rock 8 367 378
16
Diesel 1 358
17
Kurt Angle 4 297 299
18
Superstar Billy Graham 1 296
19
The Ultimate Warrior 1 293
20
Yokozuna 2 280
John Bradshaw Layfield 1 280
22
The Undertaker 4 238
23
Seth Rollins 2 220
24
Sheamus 3 183 184
25
Jinder Mahal 1 170
26
The Miz 1 160 159
27
Edge 4 139
28
Eddie Guerrero 1 133
29
Roman Reigns 3 118
Ric Flair 2 118
31
Chris Jericho 1 98
32
Sycho Sid 2 97
33
Alberto Del Rio 2 84
Dean Ambrose 1 84
35
Big Show 2 78
36
Daniel Bryan 3 65
37
Sgt. Slaughter 1 64
38
Bray Wyatt 1 49
39
Mankind 3 47 36
40
Jeff Hardy 1 42
41
Batista 2 37 38
42
The Iron Sheik 1 28 29
43
Buddy Rogers 1 22
Rob Van Dam 1 22
45
Ivan Koloff 1 21
46
Stan Stasiak 1 9
47
Vince McMahon 1 6 4
— Antonio Inoki 1 6 –
48
Kane 1 1
49
Rey Mysterio 1 <1
André the Giant 1 <1
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Social Security number
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A Social Security card issued by the Railroad Retirement Board in 1943 to a now deceased person.
In the United States, a Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an independent agency of the United States government. Although its primary purpose is to track individuals for Social Security purposes,[1] the Social Security number has become a de facto national identification number for taxation and other purposes.[2]
A Social Security number may be obtained by applying on Form SS-5, Application for A Social Security Number Card.[3]
Contents
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1 History
2 Purpose and use
2.1 Non-universal status
2.2 Use required for federal tax purposes
3 Types of Social Security cards
4 Identity theft
5 Replacement numbers
6 Structure
7 Historical structure
7.1 Exhaustion and re-use
7.2 Valid SSNs
8 SSNs used in advertising
9 See also
10 References
11 External links
History[edit]
Social Security numbers were first issued by the Social Security Administration in November 1935 as part of the New Deal Social Security program. Within three months, 25 million numbers were issued.[4]
On November 24, 1936, 1,074 of the nation's 45,000 post offices were designated "typing centers" to type up Social Security cards that were then sent to Washington, D.C. On December 1, 1936, as part of the publicity campaign for the new program, Joseph L. Fay of the Social Security Administration selected a record from the top of the first stack of 1,000 records and announced that the first Social Security number in history was assigned to John David Sweeney, Jr., of New Rochelle, New York.[5][6]
Before 1986, people often did not obtain a Social Security number until the age of about 14,[7] since the numbers were used for income tracking purposes, and those under that age seldom had substantial income.[8] The Tax Reform Act of 1986 required parents to list Social Security numbers for each dependent over the age of 5 for whom the parent wanted to claim a tax deduction.[9] Before this act, parents claiming tax deductions were simply trusted not to lie about the number of children they supported. During the first year of the Tax Reform Act, this anti-fraud change resulted in seven million fewer minor dependents being claimed. The disappearance of these dependents is believed to have involved either children who never existed or tax deductions improperly claimed by non-custodial parents.[10] In 1988, the threshold was lowered to 2 years old, and in 1990, the threshold was lowered yet again to 1 year old.[11] Today, an SSN is required regardless of the child's age to receive an exemption.[citation needed] Since then, parents have often applied for Social Security numbers for their children soon after birth; today, it can be done on the application for a birth certificate.[12]
Purpose and use[edit]
The original purpose of this number was to track individuals' accounts within the Social Security program. It has since come to be used as an identifier for individuals within the United States, although rare errors occur where duplicates do exist. As numbers are now assigned by the central issuing office of the SSA, it is unlikely that duplication will ever occur again. A few duplications did occur when prenumbered cards were sent out to regional SSA offices and (originally) Post Offices.
Employee, patient, student, and credit records are sometimes indexed by Social Security number.
The U.S. Armed Forces has used the Social Security number as an identification number for Army and Air Force personnel since July 1, 1969, the Navy and Marine Corps for their personnel since January 1, 1972, and the Coast Guard for their personnel since October 1, 1974.[13] Previously, the United States military used a much more complicated system of service numbers that varied by service.
Beginning in June 2011, DOD began removing the Social Security number from military identification cards. It is replaced by a unique DOD identification number, formerly known as the EDIPI.[14]
Non-universal status[edit]
An old Social Security card with the "not for identification" message
Social Security was originally a universal tax, but when Medicare was passed in 1965, objecting religious groups in existence prior to 1951 were allowed to opt out of the system.[15] Because of this, not every American is part of the Social Security program, and not everyone has a number. However, a social security number is required for parents to claim their children as dependents for federal income tax purposes,[12] and the Internal Revenue Service requires all corporations to obtain SSNs (or alternative identifying numbers) from their employees, as described below. The Old Order Amish have fought to prevent universal Social Security by overturning rules such as a requirement to provide a Social Security number for a hunting license.[16]
Social Security cards printed from January 1946 until January 1972 expressly stated that people should not use the number and card for identification.[17] Since nearly everyone in the United States now has an SSN, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message was removed.[18]
Since then, Social Security numbers have become de facto national identification numbers.[2] Although some people do not have an SSN assigned to them, it is becoming increasingly difficult to engage in legitimate financial activities such as applying for a loan or a bank account without one.[19] While the government cannot require an individual to disclose their SSN without a legal basis, companies may refuse to provide service to an individual who does not provide an SSN.[20][21] The card on which an SSN is issued is still not suitable for primary identification as it has no photograph, no physical description and no birth date. All it does is confirm that a particular number has been issued to a particular name. Instead, a driver's license or state ID card is used as an identification for adults.
Use required for federal tax purposes[edit]
Internal Revenue Code section 6109(d) provides: "The social security account number issued to an individual for purposes of section 205(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act [codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2)(A)] shall, except as shall otherwise be specified under regulations of the Secretary [of the Treasury or his delegate], be used as the identifying number for such individual for purposes of this title [the Internal Revenue Code, title 26 of the United States Code]."[22]
The Internal Revenue Code also provides, when required by regulations prescribed by the Secretary [of the Treasury or his delegate]:
Inclusion in returns: Any person required under the authority of this title to make a return, statement, or other document shall include in such return, statement, or other document such identifying number as may be prescribed for securing proper identification of such person.
Furnishing number to other persons: Any person with respect to whom a return, statement, or other document is required under the authority of this title to be made by another person or whose identifying number is required to be shown on a return of another person shall furnish to such other person such identifying number as may be prescribed for securing his proper identification.[23]
According to U.S. Treasury regulations, any person who, after October 31, 1962, works as an employee for wages subject to Social Security taxes, Medicare taxes, or U.S. federal income tax withholdings is required to apply for "an account number" using "Form SS-5."[24]
A taxpayer who is not eligible to have a Social Security number must obtain an alternative Taxpayer Identification Number.
Types of Social Security cards[edit]
Three different types of Social Security cards are issued. The most common type contains the cardholder's name and number. Such cards are issued to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. There are also two restricted types of Social Security cards:
One reads "not valid for employment." Such cards cannot be used as proof of work authorization, and are not acceptable as a List C document on the I-9 form.
The other reads "valid for work only with DHS authorization", or the older, "valid for work only with INS authorization." These cards are issued to people who have temporary work authorization in the U.S. They can satisfy the I-9 requirement, if they are accompanied by a work authorization card.
In 2004 Congress passed The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act; parts of which mandated that the Social Security Administration redesign the Social Security Number (SSN) Card to prevent forgery. From April 2006 through August 2007, Social Security Administration (SSA) and Government Printing Office (GPO) employees were assigned to redesign the Social Security Number Card to the specifications of the Interagency Task Force created by the Commissioner of Social Security in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The new SSN card design utilizes both covert and overt security features created by the SSA and GPO design teams.
Identity theft[edit]
Dog tag from World War II (possibly Army-Air Corps), labeled "P" for Protestant.
Many citizens and privacy advocates are concerned about the disclosure and processing of Social Security numbers. Furthermore, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have demonstrated an algorithm that uses publicly available personal information to reconstruct a given SSN.[25]
The SSN is frequently used by those involved in identity theft, since it is interconnected with many other forms of identification, and because people asking for it treat it as an authenticator. Financial institutions generally require an SSN to set up bank accounts, credit cards, and loans—partly because they assume that no one except the person it was issued to knows it.
Exacerbating the problem of using the social security number as an identifier is the fact that the social security card contains no biometric identifiers of any sort, making it essentially impossible to tell whether a person using a certain SSN truly belongs to someone without relying on other documentation (which may itself have been falsely procured through use of the fraudulent SSN). Congress has proposed federal laws that restrict the use of SSNs for identification and bans their use for a number of commercial purposes—e.g., rental applications.[26]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers alternatives to SSNs in some places where providing untrusted parties with identification numbers is essential. Tax return preparers must obtain and use a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) to include on their client's tax returns (as part of signature requirements). Day care services have tax benefits, and even a sole proprietor should give parents an EIN (employer identification number) to use on their tax return.
The Social Security Administration has suggested that, if asked to provide his or her Social Security number, a citizen should ask which law requires its use.[27] In accordance with §7213 of the 9/11 Commission Implementation Act of 2004 and 20 C.F.R. 422.103(e)(2), the number of replacement Social Security cards per person is generally limited to three per calendar year and ten in a lifetime.[27]
Identity confusion has also occurred because of the use of local Social Security numbers by the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, whose numbers overlap with those of residents of New Hampshire and Maine.[28]
Replacement numbers[edit]
A person can request a new Social Security number, but only under certain conditions;[29]
Where sequential numbers assigned to members of the same family are causing problems.
In the event of duplicates having been issued.
In cases where the person has been a victim of domestic violence or harassment, and there is a clear need to change their number for their personal safety.[30]
When a person has been a victim of identity theft, and their Social Security number continues to be problematic.
Where a person has a demonstrable religious objection to a number (such as certain Christians being averse to the number 666).
For all of these conditions, credible third-party evidence such as a restraining order or police report, is required.
Structure[edit]
The Social Security number is a nine-digit number in the format "AAA-GG-SSSS".[31] The number is divided into three parts.
On June 25, 2011, the SSA changed the SSN assignment process to "SSN randomization".[32] SSN randomization affects the SSN assignment process in the following ways:
It eliminates the geographical significance of the first three digits of the SSN, previously referred to as the Area Number, by no longer allocating the Area Numbers for assignment to individuals in specific states.
It eliminates the significance of the highest group number and, as a result, the High Group List is frozen in time and can be used for validation of only those SSNs issued prior to the randomization implementation date (see section “Valid SSNs”).
Previously unassigned area numbers have been introduced for assignment excluding area numbers 000, 666 and 900–999.
Note: Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) are issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), so they are not affected by this SSA change.
Historical structure[edit]
Prior to 2011, the first three digits known as the area number were assigned by geographical region. Prior to 1973, cards were issued in local Social Security offices around the country and the area number represented the office code where the card was issued. This did not necessarily have to be in the area where the applicant lived, since a person could apply for their card in any Social Security office. Since 1973, when the SSA began assigning SSNs and issuing cards centrally from Baltimore, the area number assigned has been based on the ZIP code in the mailing address provided on the application for the original Social Security card. The applicant's mailing address does not have to be the same as their place of residence. Thus, the area number does not necessarily represent the state of residence of the applicant regardless of whether the card was issued prior to, or after, 1973. Wikipedia has a list of Social Security Area Numbers for each state.
Generally, numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving south and westward, so that people on the east coast had the lowest numbers and those on the west coast had the highest numbers. As the areas assigned to a locality are exhausted, new areas from the pool are assigned, so some states have noncontiguous groups of numbers.
The middle two digits are the group number. The group numbers range from 01 to 99. However, they are not assigned in consecutive order. For administrative reasons, group numbers are issued in the following order:[33]
odd numbers from 01 through 09.
even numbers from 10 through 98.
even numbers from 02 through 08.
odd numbers from 11 through 99.
As an example, group number 98 is issued before 11.
The last four digits are serial numbers. They represent a straight numerical sequence of digits from 0001 to 9999 within the group.
Exhaustion and re-use[edit]
The Social Security Administration does not reuse Social Security numbers. It has issued over 450 million since the start of the program, and at a use rate of about 5.5 million per year it says it has enough to last several generations without reuse or changing the number of digits.[34] However, there have been instances where multiple individuals have been inadvertently assigned the same Social Security number.[35]
Valid SSNs[edit]
Prior to June 25, 2011, a valid SSN could not have an area number between 734 and 749, or above 772, the highest area number the Social Security Administration has allocated. Effective June 25, 2011, the SSA assigns SSNs randomly and allows for the assignment of area numbers between 734 and 749 and above 772 through the 800s.[36] This should not be confused with Tax Identification Numbers (TINs), which include additional area numbers.[37]
Some special numbers are never allocated:
Numbers with all zeros in any digit group (000-##-####, ###-00-####, ###-##-0000).[38][39]
Numbers with 666 or 900-999 (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) in the first digit group.[38]
Until 2011, the SSA published the last group number used for each area number.[40] Since group numbers were allocated in a regular pattern, it was possible to identify an unissued SSN that contained an invalid group number. Now numbers are assigned randomly, and fraudulent SSNs are not easily detectable with publicly available information. Many online services, however, provide SSN validation.
Unlike many similar numbers, no check digit is included.
SSNs used in advertising[edit]
The promotional Social Security card as distributed by the F.W. Woolworth Company
Some SSNs used in advertising have rendered those numbers invalid. One famous instance of this occurred in 1938 when the E. H. Ferree Company in Lockport, New York, decided to promote its product by showing how a Social Security card would fit into its wallets. A sample card, used for display purposes, was placed in each wallet, which was sold by Woolworth and other department stores across the country; the wallet manufacturer's vice president and treasurer Douglas Patterson used the actual SSN of his secretary, Hilda Schrader Whitcher.
Even though the card was printed in red (the real card is printed in blue) and had "Specimen" printed across the front, many people used Whitcher's SSN as their own. The Social Security Administration's account of the incident also claims that the fake card was half the size of a real card, despite a miniature card's being useless for its purpose and despite Whitcher's holding two cards of apparently identical size in the accompanying photograph. Over time, the number that appeared (078-05-1120) has been claimed by a total of over 40,000 people as their own.[41] The SSA initiated an advertising campaign stating that it was incorrect to use the number. (Hilda Whitcher was issued a new SSN.) However, the number was found to be in use by 12 individuals as late as 1977.[41]
More recently, Todd Davis distributed his SSN in advertisements for his company's LifeLock identity theft protection service, which allowed his identity to be stolen over a dozen times.[42][43]
See also[edit]
Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas
Death Master File
Feature creep
INSEE code
Italian fiscal code card
Kennitala
National Insurance number
National Registration Identity Card
NHI Number
NIE Number
Permanent account number
Personally identifiable information
PESEL
PPS number
Social Insurance Number
Tax file number
Uniform civil number
Unique Population Registry Code
References[edit]
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Jump up ^ 20 C.F.R. 422.103(b)
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Jump up ^ "First Applicant on Pension List". Ogden Standard Examiner. Ogden, Utah. December 2, 1936. p. 8.
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Jump up ^ Kim Zetter, CEO's Identity Stolen 13 Times, Wired (May 18, 2010).
Jump up ^ Jaikumar Vijayan, LifeLock CEO said to be victim of identity theft 13 times, ComputerWorld (May 19, 2010)]
External links[edit]
Social Security Administration
Social Security Death Index Database listing over 85 million SSNs, all of which entered the public domain upon the death of their owners
The Woolworth Card: The SSN 078-05-1120 has been claimed by thousands of people since the late 1930s
Social Security Cards Issued by Woolworth: "The story of the most misused number of all time"
Complete list of area number groups from the Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration's FAQ for Social Security Numbers
Social Security card application
Hearing on Removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare Cards: Joint Hearing before the Subcommittee on Social Security and Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, August 1, 2012
Look up public information about Social Security Numbers derived from the SSN enumeration pattern prior to 2011
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