Triple H recalls reign No. 1 in his own words:

"This was the ultimate moment -- finally reaching the pinnacle of the business."

Match recap | Reign No. 1 photos 

Triple H recalls reign No. 2 in his own words:

"After getting screwed out of the title, this proved it wasn't a one-time thing. I was on the top to stay."

Match recap | Reign No. 2 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 3 in his own words:

"This was a giant win, toppling the 7-foot, 500-pound Big Show. It's a feat not many can claim."

Match recap | Reign No. 3 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 4 in his own words:

"... This one meant a lot because not only did I beat The Rock, but I did it in a WWE 60-minute Iron Man Match — a match that most men can’t even comprehend being in."

Match recap | Reign No. 4 photos 

Triple H recalls reign No. 5 in his own words:

"Winning at WrestleMania is the ultimate moment. But it was extra-special for me because it was the defining moment of my comeback from a career-ending quad tear."

Match recap | Reign No. 5 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 6 in his own words:

"This was Eric Bischoff basically saying what was the truth: 'There is nobody in this business who is champion more than Triple H. He defines what being a champion is, and that’s why I made him champion.' It’s the ultimate show of respect." Match recap | Photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 7 in his own words:

"Shawn and I have had a long history — best of friends, worst of enemies. But any time we’ve been in the ring together ...  it’s been magic. This one was no different."

Match recap | Reign No. 7 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 8 in his own words:

"If Goldberg was a symbol of WCW at their time of greatness, then that night, I exposed WCW and Goldberg as being a fraud. Who’s next? Unfortunately for you, me."

Match recap | Reign No. 8 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 9 in his own words:

"This was showing the student who was still the master."

Match recap | Reign No. 9 photos

Triple H recalls reign No. 10 in his own words:

"The most brutal structure in the world, but won by the greatest wrestler in the world."

Match recap | Reign No. 10 photos

After Randy Orton had been awarded the WWE Championship at the start of No Mercy 2007, The Game shocked the world by defeating him for his 11th World Championship. But, the night was not over, as Mr. McMahon forced the new champion to go up against Umaga. Somehow, Triple H withstood the 348-pound Samoan's onslaught and kept his championship intact. Then, barely able to lift his arm in victory, The Game was forced into a rematch with Randy Orton. This third match of the night proved to be too much for The Game, as Orton reclaimed the title. More about The Game's roller coaster night. Reign No. 11 Photos

In a history-making Fatal Four Way Elimination battle at Backlash 2008, The Game defeated a trio of past and present WWE Champions – JBL, John Cena and, ultimately, Randy Orton – to claim his 12th World Title. Ending the “Age of Orton’s” near seven-month reign, Triple H not only secured his spot at the top of sports-entertainment, the King of Kings reseated himself upon the illustrious WWE Championship throne.

Match recap | Exclusive video of The Game's win | Reign No. 12 Photos