 The WWE also recognizes Ric Flair and John Cena for being tied with the most world championships reigns in history at 16 reigns.In reality, Flair has held more than 16 world championships, but the WWE and several others only recognize eight of his NWA World Heavyweight Championship reigns, six of his WCW World Heavyweight Championship reigns, and his two WWE Championship reigns (at the time, WWF World Heavyweight Championship).Cena held the WWE Championship for a record 13 times and the World Heavyweight Championship three times.