It 's sorted from most to fewest number of singles title matches .
Below is a table showing WWE singles title match stats for each of the 22 first - time WWE champions since the Montreal Screwjob .
Montreal Screwjob 's sorted from most to fewest number of singles title matches .
Below is a table showing WWE singles title match stats for each of the 22 first - time WWE champions since the Montreal Screwjob .