Mercedes Martinez vs. Shayna Baszler - Semifinal Match: Mae Young Classic, Sept. 7, 2017

It's teacher vs. student as the experienced Mercedes Martinez battles her prized pupil, Shayna Baszler. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.

The WWE Championship

is widely recognized as the most historic championship in WWE.

Dating back to 1963, the WWE Championship was first awarded to Buddy Rogers after he defeated Antonino Rocca in the finals of a tournament in April. Since that time, the biggest names in the business have held the title, including Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Bret Hart, The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.