Talk:Triple Crown Championship/US Title

Bobby Lashley

Hey man, you keep disagreeing with Lashley being a potential champion. I put him under potential champion if the United States Champion would be considered an equivalent to the IC title.

Bobby Lashley has held a World Title and Second-tier championship, which to become a Triple Crown he needs the Tag Team belt. SO HE IS A POTENTIAL CHAMPION

And if you dont consider the ECW World Championship as part of the ECW Triple Crown or the WWE Triple Crown, what do you think of it? Are you still making as the Eastern Championship or something?

You have to decide. Is it part of the Original ECW Triple Crown, or is it part of the WWE Triple Crown?

It hasn't even been confirmed that the ECW championship is part of the WWE Triple Crown. Same with the US championship. Until then, Bobby Lashley is considered to have not even started to acquiring the necessary titles. He's as close as Deuce and Domino. Anakinjmt 23:33, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

You can't say that about the ECW Championship. The ECW Championship has been confirmed as an equal to the other world championships. The US Championship has not been confirmed, but the ECW has. That is why it has been put under Potential Champions.

Lashley needs to win either the WWE Championship (formerly the WWF and WWWF Heavyweight Championship, and on the RAW brand) or the World Heavyweight Championship (currently on the SD brand), plus either the WWE Tag Team Championship (formerly the WWF and WWWF Tag Team Championship, on the RAW brand) or the World Tag Team Championship (on the SD brand), and then he would need to win the Intercontinental Championship Belt (currently on RAW). He has only won the United States championship (currently on SD and formerly the WCW US title, and NWA US title before that). He is the current holder of the WWE owned ECW title which is not a part of a WCW triple crown (which the US title could be considers part of), the ECW triple crown (which died in 2001 when ECW folded) nor the WWE triple crown. How on earth would Lashley who has won zero title that count towards the WWE triple crown championship a potential champion? And do not tell me that the US or ECW titles count. Go Mr Unsigned...Darrenhusted 16:44, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

You keep forgetting that the ECW World Championship can be considered part of the WWE Triple Crown. It is a complete equal to the WWE Championship, and it is owned by WWE. This is no assumation, it is hard fact. And if you do not want to consider it as a WWE World title, then you must consider it as an ECW Title, which will make it part of the ECW Triple Crown, which will make Rob Van Dam an ECW Triple Crown. So, either way, you have to make a choice. You can't tell me it is neither the ECW nor WWE Triple Crown, because then which Triple Crown is it affiliated to, the TNA Triple Crown? You must make a choice, A. RVD is an ECW Triple Crown or B. Bobby Lashley is a Potential WWE Triple Crown

PS. You did find out my user even if I didnt sign, but here it is... Feedback ^☎ 1:14pm April 15th, 07

The ECW World Championship is not considered part of the WWE Triple Crown. Nowhere, by any independent reliable published source (including WWE or PWI) is it said so, if it's not stated as such, then it is not. Just you considering it as such just because it's a world title, is considered original research. Also, it is not part of the original ECW Triple Crown, because it's different incarnation of the belt owned by an entirely different company. No decision has to be made, the belt doesn't count for either Triple Crown, because it is not stated as such by a verifiable, reliable, independent published source. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 17:39, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

• If your logic is true, then which VERIFIABLE, RELIABLE and INDEPENDENT published source states that it isn't part of either Triple Crown?

• Ive given u more than a month to answer that question, just noticed that right now. Well, until someone says otherwise, the ECW Championship is considered part of the WWE Triple Crown. objections? Feedback ^☎ 15:08, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

The burden of evidence lies with the editor who adds or restores material. Therefore, I do not have to come up with sources that states it isn't, in order to remove a claim that he is. Bmg916^Speak 15:28, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

• Feedback, the ECW world title is not a substitute for the WWE or World title, and Lashley has only won the ECW and ECW titles neither of which are part of the triple crown so why in the name of jehovah would you want to add it to a page which has had no major edits/edit wars in month? If you can find a source to say it is a substitute (try emailing mcmahon.vince@wwe.com) then you cannot add it, and as there is no source then, guess what, you cannot add it. Darrenhusted 15:54, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

US Championship Situation

I've read the archives and I see that this issue is "resolved". A concensus has been reached. I have a question. Since when does the concensus of a bunch of Internet wrestling fans override fact? Since when does the opinion of a bunch of web surfers override what has been said on WWE? Edge won the World Heavyweight Championship. If everyone on here decided that he didn't and there was a concensus, does that mean he didn't win it? No, because WWE has confirmed that he did. JBL has called himself a Triple Crown Champion, and Big Show was referred to as Triple Crown Champion. Both were on official WWE television, and therefore are official. I really don't see why there was ever a debate, or why "concensus" takes precedent over fact. Once I teach myself how to do tables on here, I'm gonna change it. L2K 15:38, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

When was Big Show referred to as a Triple Crown Champion? Just curious, I may have missed that show. I have heard JBL refer to himself as a Triple Crown Champion though. However it's not fact until WWE or PWI explicity state that the United States Championship counts towards the Triple Crown Championship. Until that happens, the consensus stands, and you going against consensus without providing an independent third party reliable source for your "fact" (per WP:A) is against Wikipedia policy. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 15:52, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Consensus is reached when there are no facts to back the position up, you say that the Big Show was referred to as TCC, then simple find the link and add it to the bottom of the page, the current table was the compromise, as the TCC with the US title has never been established (and PWI would be a start) then the agreement was to list John Cena, The Big Show and JBL as potential champions and explain the situation about the controversy. I was going to say WP:RTFA but as you already have, and conceded that the consensus has been reached why choose to over turn an established position. I'm all for being bold but L2K you seem to announcing you intent to vandalise the page, even though you know you are going against consensus. And if you feel so strongly about consensus then why edit Wikipedia? This page and the Grand Slam Champion were both put through AfD to reach this compromise so this is not just the view of a small group of cranks, but rather the best of a bad situation. If you have proof to back up your edits then show me the source, otherwise you would be best off leaving this page as it is. Darrenhusted 15:57, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I can't find a source for the Big Show comment, but I was going on what someone else said in this debate that didn't appear to be disputed. But even if you leave that fact out, why do you automatically disregard JBL's comment about himself being a Triple Crown Champion? That doesn't seem to be in dispute, why can't it be taken as a source? L2K 16:12, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

JBL talking about himself is not considered a verifiable source in accordance with WP:V. When referring to himself, he is also not acting as a neutral, independent third party source which is not in accordance with WP:A. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 16:15, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but JBL was speaking from a script, written by WWE writers, wasn't he? L2K 16:19, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Not necessarily, and we cant know for sure, which amounts to some sort of speculation, which is against wiki-policy as well. I personally agree that the U.S. Championship counts, but I also agree we can't put it in there without the same sort of verifiability we have for the other SmackDown! Titles counting. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 16:27, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

I don't think anyone disputes that the US title should be part of the TCC on SD!, but there is no other source confirming that, so after acres of discussion the page was edited to reflect the current position, which is that John Cena is not called a Triple Crown Champion (and given Show and JBL's positions he is the one who will confirm the US title as such), Big Show has never been called a TCC and JBL called himself a TCC on one occasion and that is not backed up by a non-WWE source. So the page should stay as is. Darrenhusted 16:31, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

BMG, good point, but Darrenhusted, why do we need a non-WWE source to confirm something about the WWE? That's like saying you won't believe that I'm a guy until someone else tells you that. L2K 16:51, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Not really, all I'm saying is that in the absence of any other evidence any claim made needs at least a WWE.com reference (as is provided with HBK, which supports the concept of a WWE triple crown and grand slam, and with Kurt Angle, who was described on his departure as a former Triple Crown and Grand Slam champion and who had only won the alternate Tag title) and a separate PWI reference would confirm any claims. The consensus was reached on the understanding that Cena, TBS or JBL could not be added until the WWE or PWI confirmed the US title as part of the crown or slam. This has not happened and so this page reflects the current situation. If tomorrow WWE.com called John Cena a Triple Crown Champion and an independent source confirmed this then the page could change, as it stands for you to change the page (which is what you were proposing, against the established consensus) would be vandalism, and it would be reverted. Lest you forget your first post, "I really don't see why there was ever a debate, or why "concensus" takes precedent over fact. Once I teach myself how to do tables on here, I'm gonna change it." All I'm trying to do is make clear why the page is as it is. Darrenhusted 18:29, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

I'm not gonna forget my first post, since I am the one who made it. Now, allow me to point out a certain part of your post: "If tomorrow WWE.com called John Cena a Triple Crown Champion and an independent source confirmed this then the page could change," My question: Why does there have to be an independent source to confirm it if WWE were to call John Cena a Triple Crown Champion? If WWE says it, I'm sure that's official. 70.109.104.186 20:47, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

WWE.com is, in the most part, kayfabed. They claim that Pat Patterson won a tournament in Rio to become IC champ. The WWE is a good start for a reference, but the Kurt Angle reference confirming the alternate Tag titles count is open to interpretation for example, so a second source would be helpful. PWI is that source. For the US title there is no source, not PWI and not WWE, and that is why the trouble over this position, although even if WWE.com does report it we would really need a second source because there are some editors and admins who delete content that only relies on one source. Darrenhusted 02:43, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Um, everything about Triple Crown Championships is kayfabe, buddy. If WWE.com says something about WWE, it counts. So if WWE.com ever mentions it, but nothing else does, it's still going up. L2K 02:57, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

So you are now in the position that Prince Patrick was two months ago that there is no support for the US title being part of the triple crown, as opposed to when you stated at the beginning of this discussion that you were going to add it in regardless. Fine by me. Darrenhusted 13:49, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

WWE U.S. Championship and ECW World Title

I have come up with a list of reasons why these titles do or do not qualify for the WWE list of triple crown champions. First of all lets start off with the WWE United States Champiuonship.

WWE United States Championship - This title is the equivilent to the WWE Intercontinental Championship on Raw. It is SmackDown!'s second tier title and has been held by John Cena, JBL, and Big Show. All of them are eligible for the WWE triple crown ststus. Since ststed above that this title is the equivilent of Raw's second tier title this championship must also be eligible. The World Heavyweight and WWE tag Team titles are recognized for this already and it makes sense that the U.S. title would also be included in this.

ECW World Title - Due to WWE kayfabe ECW is not a part of WWE. Since ECW is it's own promotion it should be noted that ECW has its own triple crown that nobody else can win because the ECW TV title and ECW Tag Team titles are not active. Due to these reasons the ECW title does not qualify for a WWE triple crown because ECW is (kayfabe) not a part of WWE. That is all I hae to say on the subject. I thank you for reading my statements.

Vermon CaTaffy 8

As I have said a hundred times, find a source for the US title then is can be added. Otherwise it is pure OR. Darrenhusted 14:50, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

ECW is part of WWE, even under kayfabe. You are thinking of the direction they were going in summer 2006 as a seperate promotion, but they decided to have it represented by being under WWE. So, I believe the ECW Championship should be part of he Triple Crown, because we dont seperate brands' triple crowns. If someone wins the WWE Championship, World Tag Team, and IC Championships, we dont call him 'RAW Triple Crown', we call him just a Triple Crown. But, if you win the WWE Championship, WWE Tag Team and IC, it will stil be a triple crown. So we can substitue any of the titles with their equivalent on another brand, where ECW is actually another brand.

If you still think kayfabe makes ECW a seperate promotion, then it is still irrevelant, because a Triple Crown has nothing to do with kayfabe. It works on facts, and the fact is that Johnny Nitro has won a World Title, a Seond-tier title, and a tag team title in the business. Thats the definiton of the TRIPLE CROWN, whether you like it or not. Feedback ^☎ 17:07, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Find a reference, this is all OR. In the WWE published History of the Champions it define the Triple Crown as WWE/World, Tag and IC. Find me a source to contradict that. Darrenhusted 17:35, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Even though the winner of the Royal Rumble winner has a choice of world champions Lashley had to relinquish his world title when he was drafted to RAW. My rationale is that Cena and Batista did not have to give up theirs so ECW must not be a part of WWE (Kayfabe). Not to mention that ECW has a separate triple crown from WWE as stated earlier. So for Nitro to be a triple crown champion he must win the ECW Tag and ECW TV title. However if the new ECW is a part of the WWE triple crown the quesion comes up of whether the ECW Tag and ECW TV title qualify for the triple crown too. Give me a little time to look into it. Vermon CaTaffy 8

I wouldn't bother wasting your time, you are just guessing; WWE and World, WWE Tag and World Tag, IC. There is not other research which adds the US title or the ECW title. There is only one passing mention on one article which says there is an ECW TC and that was striken from this article months ago and so a consensus by silence can only be assumed. Cena is not a TCC, Lashley is not a potential TCC and Nitro is not a TCC, there is nothing else left to discuss. Darrenhusted 22:25, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

MVP

MVP won the us and wwe tag team campion,doesnt that make him a potentiol triple crown —Preceding unsigned comment added by Johnnycash316 (talk • contribs) 14:46, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

No because MVP has only won one of the titles needed to obtain a triple crown and we only add wrestlrs who need one title to be a triple crown champion. Bencey 14:12, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

The US Title- Triple Crown Mess

I think I might have solved the problem. I have sent a message to Jim Ross himself about the situation via his blog. Hopefully the information and source of a longtime WWE employee like him can finally solve this problem once and for all. I will be monitoring his blog for a reply and will post it here as a refrence if I recieve one. I really want those that have earned a triple crown to be acknowledged for their accomplishments. Keep your fingers crossed. 69.183.53.95 18:07, 1 September 2007 (UTC)JakeDHS07

Don't hold your breath, I tried and a ton of different methods that never got responses from WWE last year when the whole mess started. — Moe ε 09:08, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I've got a response from JR. He says that the US and intercontinental championships are equal therefore the US title is part of the triple crown. Him being part of WWE his opinion must be accepted. See here: http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/2007/09/12/jrs-family-bar-b-q-expansion-football-talk-the-rock-unforgiven-and-so-much-more/ scroll down to the Shawn indent and there is his answer. Finally this mess is over. Someone please edit the page.149.152.62.86 15:55, 14 September 2007 (UTC)JakeDHS07

Dude, if that was really you who asked the question, then sorry for all your work, because JR didn't specify anything in that answer. He said the titles are on "equal footing". They can be equal in other aspects, like prestige, importance or even price. But, that doesn't necessarily mean they are equal in the Triple Crown area, because the United States Championship is not even in that area. Feedback ^☎ 10:34, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

If I would think right, the US Championship (based on a country) would be far lesss prestigeous than the IC Championship (based on 2 continents) or the EU Championship (based on 1 continent). I would make it like a 4th Tier championship. Feedback ^☎ 10:34, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Reason of US title not being in triple crown

I understand now why WWE won't allow the United States Championship or ECW Championship into their Triple Crown. Stephanie McMahon stated Vince wanted to show off him owning his rival promotion, by assigning Bischoff as GM. Well, I believe Vince believes that because the US comes from WCW and the ECW Championship comes from ECW, that they shouldn't be allowed in HIS triple crown. Just a thought... Feedback ^☎ 03:08, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

That's a possibility, but if that's a case, then Vince must have a bug up his nose. But if Rey Mysterio becomes the United States Champion (may not happen but I'm throwing that in there for the sake of an argument), then he would be a Grand Slam winner for the Smackdown brand for having held all four titles in that promotion--the Crusierweight, WWE Tag Team, World Heavyweight, and United States championships. IF that were to happen, then that would be one interesting debate. 00:39, 24 November 2007

And Edge is already a SmackDown Triple Crowner by definition of Heavyweight, Secondary and Tag Team Titles, even though he won the US title before it became apart of SmackDown in the brand extension. TonyFreakinAlmeida (talk) 23:13, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

That would be interesting for Rey, surprising they haven't made mention of this on the show to build more intrigue to the fued. I also just noticed that Edge is the only Triple Crown superstar to have held every title on the list now that that there are two World and Tag titles to hold.Tony2Times (talk) 05:08, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Apparently, we can lay to rest that the ECW Championship is NOT a world title. The ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero was in the Rumble to win a future world championship match. And because he was in the match, it's safe to say that the title he currently wields is not a world title. Feedback ^☎ 11:31, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

US Title Mess One More Time

Realistically the US title is a secondary title and should be included, I understand the kayfabe answers are inconclusove, but the page should be edited to mention this and list those who would be a TC winner if the US title counted.

RTFA Darrenhusted (talk) 15:08, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It's pure speculation. WWE has never acknowleged the US title as part of the Triple Crown, though it IS EQUAL in kayfabe to the IC title. Gavyn Sykes (talk) 15:23, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

United States Championship

My suggestion is simple: I believe the United States Championship should be considered a surrogate for the Intercontinental Championship. If anything, the United States Championship is equally prestegious, since even though it had a long absence, its creation still came a good deal before the Intercontinental Title's. Some argue it should be considered a third-tier belt like the European Championship, but due to its reputation I disagree. Many esteemed wrestlers have been United States Champions, including many recent superstars, such as Chris Benoit, MVP, Matt Hardy, John Cena, The Big Show, John "Bradshaw" Layfield... The recent list is so impressive I could list most of the superstars who have held the title since its return who should be considered "esteemed superstars."

Nicksus (talk) 00:54, 7 May 2008 (UTC)Nicksus

Eddie Guerrero held the European Championship, and he's an "esteemed wrestler". Does that make the European Championship a second-tier championship? No. However, The US Championship is held in the same regard, I believe, on Smackdown! as the Intercontinental Championship is on Raw. Q.E.D. Lemon Demon (talk) 12:16, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

How about FSS? Find some sources. Darrenhusted (talk) 13:01, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

JBL said he was a Grand Slam Champion in a promo when he was US Champion. Since he needed an Intercontinental Title Reign, not a Euro one, it is implied the US is equal to the IC 24.164.136.207 (talk) 14:58, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Implication is not enough. Darrenhusted (talk) 15:21, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

A Clear Implication is though 24.164.136.207 (talk) 15:04, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

I suggest you read WP:RS, WP:V, and WP:N. Darrenhusted (talk) 15:25, 16 June 2008 (UTC)