Every WWE Championship And The Superstar That Defined It

10. WWF Championship (1998-2002) - Stone Cold Steve Austin

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Despite designing his own version of the WWE Championship during his second run, Austin remained synonymous with the "Big Eagle" upgrade on the title he left behind one night removed from his WrestleMania XIV ascension.

Without neglecting the power of the iconic strap it replaced, it was bigger, bolder and brasher, like the 'Rattlesnake' himself and the Attitude Era he oversaw.

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