WWE European Championship/Champion history

This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE European Champion by ring name. The WWE European Championship is a former professional wrestling title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. The title was created on February 26 1997. The first champion was The British Bulldog who defeated Owen Hart in a tournament final. The title was first abandoned in 1999 when Shane McMahon hid the belt in his duffel bag. The title was later found by Mideon, which made the belt once again in use. The title was finally retired on July 22 2002 when WWE Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam defeated European Champion Jeff Hardy to unify the European title into the Intercontinental title. There have been a total of 27 recognized champions who have had a combined 37 official reigns.

The championship has been known as:
 * WWF European Championship (February 1997 - May 2002)
 * WWE European Championship (May 2002 - July 2002)