FCW Title History and Where Are They Now

[Bob-O]

In case there's anyone that doesn't know, the latest incarnation of Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) is WWE's developmental territory. Let's have a look at their past champions, the "Best of the Rookies", and see how they've done since getting called up to the Main Roster...


1. Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) 2/15/08 - 9/18/08
Currently feuding over the IC Title on the Smackdown brand. After being called up Jack saw a dominant run as ECW World Heavyweight Champion and won The World Heavyweight Championship after cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase.


2. Sheamus O'Shaunessy (Sheamus) 9/18/08 - 12/11/08
Currently the reigning King of the Ring. A Main Eventer on the RAW Brand, Sheamus is a two time WWE Heavyweight Champion.


3. Eric Escobar 12/11/08 - 2/26/09
Released from WWE on 1/17/10. Escobar was called up to the Smackdown brand and was booked in a higher profile angle with Vickie Guerrero, but saw no titles.


4. Joe Hennig (Micheal McGillicutty) 2/26/09 - 4/19/09
Currently in CM Punk's Nexus on the Raw brand. Hennig was in the final two of NXT Season 2, ultimately losing to Kaval.


5. Drew McIntire 4/19/09 - 6/11/09
Currently in the Upper Midcard on Smackdown. Vince McMahon's "Chosen One" has seen 1 IC Title reign and 1 Unified Tag Team Title reign in a makeshift tandem with Cody Rhodes.


6. Tyler Reks 6/11/09 - 8/18/09
Currently in Smackdown obscurity. Sporadically used on WWECW shows, and saw a recent push in an effort to make him credible enough to be on Smackdown's Bragging Rights team.


7. Heath Slater 8/13/09 - 9/24/09
Currently aligned with Wade Barrett's stable on Smackdown. Slater was called up to be a part of NXT Season 1, and was involved with the original Nexus. He had a short Tag Team Title run with fellow Nexus member Justin Gabriel.


8. Justin Gabriel 9/24/09 - 3/18/10
See: Heath Slater


9. Alex Riley 3/18/10 - 7/22/10
Currently the "Assistant" to WWE Heavyweight Champion The Miz. Riley was introduced on NXT Season 2, and had a very strong showing. He finished 3rd.


10. Mason Ryan 7/22/10 - 2/3/11
Made his debut on Raw last week, taking out John Cena and aligning himself with CM Punk's Nexus.


11. Bo Rotundo 2/3/11 - 2/3/11
The brother of Husky Harris, Bo Rotundo won and lost the title in the same night. His name has floated around as a potential NXT Rookie, but he's yet to appear on WWE TV.


12. Lucky Cannon 2/3/11 - 5/19/11
An FCW favorite, Lucky failed to impress anyone during his stint on NXT Season 2.


13. Bo Rotundo 5/19/11 - Present (2x Champion)

[badnewzxl]

GREAT info, Bob! I didn't know McGuillicutty was Hennig. AWESOME!

[ECWFlairfan]

I guess they are making sure that their title lineage only includes those who will definitely move on to one of the main rosters...

[cero2k]

nice topic Bob O, i didn't know slater or gabriel had grabbed the title...

BTW, i can see either Rollings or Orlov getting the title next...

[757XTra-TesT]

Although it's too early to say for some of those people, it seems that the FCW Title dosen't exactly mean they're set for success! But then again that's kinda evident

[Bob-O]

Update:
Added Bo Rotundo and Lucky Cannon

[Bob-O]

Update:
Bo Rotundo has been given an ACTUAL title reign this time!