Does WWE have way too many titles? I certainly think so. Currently, there are 18 champions across brands and genders in WWE. Does WWE need to ad another title? What would the point be? Drew McIntyre wants one throwback championship to make a comeback, the European Title. And honestly, it wouldn’t be the worst title to bring back.
Drew McIntyre on the European title: “I just want it. I don’t like too many titles and there are a lot right now, but I just wanted it when I was a kid. So just bring it back, let me win it and then I’ll retire it. Give old Drew the European title for young Drew.” pic.twitter.com/MDIWaes580
— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) May 11, 2022
McIntyre spoke with TalkSport about the European Title and other topics, including Stone Cold’s advice to the Scottish Warrior.
Here’s my chat with @DMcIntyreWWE when he popped into @talkSPORT HQ recently.
– Talking to Vince McMahon about WM build
– Advice he gave Steve Austin before WM38 return
– Bring back the European title?
– Pitched for a WM match against Triple H years agohttps://t.co/9eOc8lDlvF— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) May 11, 2022
The History of the European Title
The European Title existed in WWE From 1997 to 2002. Despite its name, only two of the holders were from Europe; William Regal and The British Bulldog, the longest serving and inaugural champion.
Bulldog won the title in 1997 by winning a tournament. He defeated Mankind, Vader, and Owen Hart in the championship.
#OnThisDay in 1997: WWF One Night Only UK PPV: Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog to win the WWF European Title.
The decision to put Michaels over is still contentious; especially considering Davey dedicated the match to his cancer stricken sister. pic.twitter.com/MkNZyOSZt4
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) September 20, 2021
Other notable champions include D’Lo Brown (who held the title 4 times), Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Eddie Guerrero.
#OnThisDay in 1997: WWF RAW taping: Triple H defeated Shawn Michaels to win the WWF European Title. pic.twitter.com/1f4W5QrGr3
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) December 11, 2021
The last champion was Rob Van Dam, who unified the title with the Intercontinental belt.
There were rumors that the belt was returning in 2014 before the surprise was reportedly ruined by Lana leaking photos of a new title.
Will WWE Bring the European Title Back?
There are no plans if WWE plans to bring back the European title. However, there are plenty of good ideas for what WWE can do with the title if they do.
They can have a “European Title tournament” for starts, showcasing the best European wrestlers on the WWE. Thankfully there are plenty. Perhaps, they can start the tournament now, and they can have the final match at WWE’s Clash At The Castle in Cardiff, Wales.
WWE could use it as a title for the European region and require wrestlers be from Europe to hold it.
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