allied brands in amazing day

Well, Yokozuna is considered a allied brands 2-time WWE Champion even though his first reign lasted right at 2 minutes. Andre baskin robbins australia is also considered by many to be a former WWE Champion even though he was officially champion for less than a minute. I believe whoever was WWE's authority peter graham figure at the time declared the belt vacant as soon as Andre handed it to Ted DiBiase. Not trying to sound like a smartass here or anything, just saying that yea, Hardy would pretty much be considered a former World Champion now.