WWE United States Championship - Steve Austin

September 18, 1994 - Present

Steve Austin has the dubious distinction of having one of the shortest reigns in United States Championship history. He was awarded the title at Fall Brawl 1994 when then-champion Ricky Steamboat was unable to defend it due to injury. WCW Commissioner Nick Bockwinkle then ordered that Austin defend his new title. A shocked Austin lost the title 27 seconds later to "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

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