On this page, you find the full Title History for the AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship was contested in American Wrestling Association, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on June 1, 1981.
This is a newer version of the AWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship, with its own distinct lineage.
The AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship was retired on January 12, 1991.
AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History
AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
January 12, 1991AWA goes out of business on January 12, 1991.6 Buck Zumhofe
August 11, 1990 Rochester, Minnesota | House showDefeated Jonnie Stewart to win the title.154days5 Mike Graham
December 13, 1988 Chicago, Illinois | House showRecords are unclear on how Graham won the championship. Championship history is unrecorded from December 13, 1988 to August 11, 1990.606days
Vacant
July 1, 1986Zumhofe is sent to prison896days4 Buck Zumhofe
November 28, 1985 Saint Paul, Minnesota | House show215days3 Steve Regal
March 25, 1984 Saint Paul, Minnesota | House show613days2 Buck Zumhofe
June 19, 1983 Hamburg, Minnesota | House show280days1 Mike Graham
June 1, 1981 Minnesota| House showGraham was awarded the title.748days
For the Title History of the previous version of this championship, see the page for the AWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.
AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- AWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 13, 1988January 12, 1991
- AWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipJune 1, 1981December 13, 1988
AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AWAJune 1, 1981 January 12, 1991
- Promotion
American Wrestling Association
- TerritoryWorld Tier 2
- DivisionWeight / Division
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedJune 1, 1981
- Preceded By
AWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship - Date RetiredJanuary 12, 1991
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buck Zumhofe | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Graham | 2 |
| 3 | Steve Regal | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Graham | 1354 | |
| Buck Zumhofe | 649 | |
| Steve Regal | 613 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Graham | June 1, 1981 - June 19, 1983 | 748 | |
| Steve Regal | March 25, 1984 - November 28, 1985 | 613 | |
| Mike Graham | December 13, 1988 - August 11, 1990 | 606 | |
| Buck Zumhofe | June 19, 1983 - March 25, 1984 | 280 | |
| Buck Zumhofe | November 28, 1985 - July 1, 1986 | 215 |
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