WWE's Singles Title-Holders In 2016 - Ranked Worst To Best
1. AJ Styles (WWE Champion)
The significance surrounding AJ Styles' four-month WWE Title run has been multi-layered.
Not only has Styles completed a 20-year journey to become perhaps the most successful wrestler of all time as far as accolades and impact on the biggest wrestling companies in the world and not only was he entrusted to carry the disadvantaged blue brand after this year's roster split, but Styles has been at the forefront of a wrestling resurgence where following Daniel Bryan's WWE tenure, we are now at a point where in-ring prowess simply cannot be denied because of size or look.
His rivalry with Dean Ambrose quickly went from two up-and-comers vying for the top spot to two bonafide main-eventers looking to outdo each other, and while many would argue James Ellsworth's inclusion was an unwelcome one, it didn't stop anyone tuning in to see the Phenomenal One on top of the wrestling world.
A simmering rivalry with a history-seeking John Cena has also gave his WWE Title run an added nuance, as does the rapidly approaching WrestleMania 33 where many hope Styles can attain that final moment of glory by walking into the main event at Orlando.