On this page, you find the full Title History for the CMLL 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 CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship is contested in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on September 26, 1991.
Officially called "Campeonato Mundial Peso Semi Completo del CMLL" in spanish.
This title is a world class in CMLL, open to national and international wrestlers.
This title is for Light Heavyweight division wrestlers, with weight limit between 87 kg (192 lb) to 97 kg (214 lb)
The current champion is Místico, who won the title on September 19, 2025, and has been reigning for 240 days (This was a Title vs. Mask match.).
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign 22 
Místico 1
September 19, 2025 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | CMLL 92 AniversarioThis was a Title vs. Mask match.240+days21 
MJF 1
August 1, 2025 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | CMLL Super ViernesDuring this reign, MJF unofficially renamed the title simply the CMLL World Championship while on All Elite Wrestling programming, although it was still officially recognized as the World Light Heavyweight Championship by CMLL.49days20 Averno
March 29, 2024 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | CMLL Homenaje A Dos Leyendas490days19 Bárbaro Cavernario
July 15, 2022 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | CMLL Super Viernes623days18 Niebla Roja
June 10, 2017 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live eventWon a 10-man Torneo Cibernetico matchto win the vacant title.1861days
Vacant
May 22, 2017La Máscara was stripped of the title when he was fired by CMLL.19days17 La Máscara
April 8, 2016 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | CMLL Super Viernes409days16 Ángel de Oro
October 28, 2014 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event528days15 Rey Escorpión
January 29, 2013 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live eventDefeatedVolador Jr.in a tournament final.637daysVacant
January 15, 2013 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live eventRush vacated the title to get a match for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship.14days14 
Rush 1
February 22, 2011 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event693days13 Ephesto
May 26, 2009 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event637days12 Rey Bucanero
July 14, 2006 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event1047days11 Último Guerrero
December 13, 2002 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event1309days10 Shocker
October 7, 2001 Guadalajara, Mexico | Live event432days9 Villano III
November 22, 1999 Tampico, Mexico | Live event685days8 Atlantis
May 10, 1999 Puebla, Mexico | Live event196days7 
Dr. Wagner Jr. 3
July 28, 1996 Sapporo, Japan | BJW Senki Ransei '96 - Tag 9This title change is only recognized by BJW but not by CMLL1016days6 
Aquarius 1
July 19, 1996 Tokyo, Japan | BJW Senki Ransei '96 - Tag 1This title change is only recognized by BJW but not by CMLL9days5 Dr. Wagner Jr. 2
December 17, 1995 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event215days4 Atlantis
March 2, 1994 Acapulco, Mexico | Live event655days3 Dr. Wagner Jr. 1
April 2, 1993 Mexico City, Distrito Federal | Live event334days2 Pierroth Jr.
March 19, 1992 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Live event379days1 Jerry Estrada
September 26, 1991 Cuernavaca, Mexico | Live eventDefeated Pierroth Jr.in a tournament final175days
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 19, 2025
- CMLL World ChampionshipAugust 1, 2025September 19, 2025
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipFebruary 22, 2011August 1, 2025
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 7, 2001February 22, 2011
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 17, 1995October 7, 2001
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 26, 1991December 17, 1995
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
CMLLSeptember 26, 1991 Present
- Promotion
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre - TerritoryWorld Tier 2
- DivisionWeight / Division
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedSeptember 26, 1991
- Current ChampionMístico
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Wagner Jr. | 3 |
| 2 | Atlantis | 2 |
| 3 | Niebla Roja | 1 |
| 4 | Último Guerrero | 1 |
| 5 | Rey Bucanero | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Niebla Roja | 1861 | |
| Dr. Wagner Jr. | 1565 | |
| Último Guerrero | 1309 | |
| Rey Bucanero | 1047 | |
| Atlantis | 851 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niebla Roja | June 10, 2017 - July 15, 2022 | 1861 | |
| Último Guerrero | December 13, 2002 - July 14, 2006 | 1309 | |
| Rey Bucanero | July 14, 2006 - May 26, 2009 | 1047 | |
| Dr. Wagner Jr. | July 28, 1996 - May 10, 1999 | 1016 | |
| Rush | February 22, 2011 - January 15, 2013 | 693 |