Mexican National Lightweight Championship

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Mexican National Lightweight Championship - Pro Wrestling Title History

On this page, you find the full Title History for the Mexican National Lightweight 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 Mexican National Lightweight Championship is contested, by men wrestlers.

The championship was first established on June 28, 1934.

Officially called "Campeonato Nacional Mexicano de Peso Ligero" in spanish.

This championship is controlled by the Mexican Boxing and Wrestling Commission (Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre de México)

It is the governing body that sanctions national titles, CMLL, AAA and the mexican independent circuit, host the national titles under the administration of CBLLM.

This title is open only to mexican national wrestlers with very few exceptions.

This title is for Heavyweight division wrestlers, with weight limit between 63 kg (139 lb) to 70 kg (150 lb)

The current champion is El Calavera Jr., who won the title on March 23, 2026, and has been reigning for 55 days.

Mexican National Lightweight Championship: Title History

Mexican National Lightweight Championship: Title Reigns

  • N. Image Champion Reign
    53

    El Calavera Jr.

    March 23, 2026 Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico | CMLL Lunes Arena Puebla
    55+
    days
    52

    Rayo Metálico

    September 27, 2024 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Noche de Campeones
    542
    days
    51

    Futuro

    July 30, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    425
    days

    Vacant

    May 24, 2023
    Championship vacated when Panterita moved up a weight class.
    67
    days
    50
    Panterita del Ring Jr.

    Panterita del Ring Jr. 1

    December 11, 2021 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Sábados de Coliseo
    529
    days
    49

    Eléctrico

    August 13, 2013 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Pequeño Nitro in tournament final.
    3042
    days

    Vacant

    July 24, 2013
    Championship vacated for unspecified reasons.
    20
    days
    48

    Pierrothito

    September 23, 2008 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Mascarita Dorada in tournament final.
    1765
    days

    Vacant

    February 1, 2005
    Championship vacated for undocumented reasons.
    1330
    days
    47

    Loco Max

    December 3, 2001 Puebla, Puebla | Live event
    1156
    days
    46

    Ricky Marvin

    November 29, 2000 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    Also won the CMLL Japan Super Lightweight Championship
    369
    days
    45

    Damiancito el Guerrero

    May 7, 1998 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    Defeated El Oriental in a tournament final. Later changed ring name to Virus.
    937
    days

    Vacant

    January 1, 1993
    Championship vacated for unknown reasons
    1952
    days
    44

    Flash

    July 14, 1991 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    Defeated Guerrero Samurai II;
    537
    days

    Vacant

    November 24, 1990
    Championship vacated after Guerrero Samurai died in an automobile accident.
    232
    days
    43

    Guerrero Samurai

    February 6, 1988 Xochimilco, D.F. | Live event
    1022
    days
    42

    El Pantera II

    August 9, 1987 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    181
    days
    41

    Guerrero Samurai

    April 16, 1986 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    480
    days
    40

    El Khalifa

    July 13, 1985 Puebla, Puebla | Live event
    277
    days
    39

    Pegasso I

    March 17, 1985 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    118
    days
    38

    El Modulo

    August 18, 1984 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Won a tournament.
    211
    days

    Vacant

    May 1, 1984
    Championship vacated when Fuerza Guerrera moved up a weight class.
    109
    days
    37

    Fuerza Guerrera

    November 6, 1983 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Aguila Venezolana in tournament final.
    177
    days

    Vacant

    July 1, 1983
    Championship vacated when Aristotle moved up a weight class.
    128
    days
    36

    Aristotle

    May 2, 1982 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Negro Casas in a tournament final
    425
    days

    Vacant

    February 1, 1982
    Championship vacated when Chamaco Valaguez moved up a weight class.
    90
    days
    35

    Chamaco Valaguez

    June 12, 1980 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    599
    days
    34

    Rodolfo Ruiz

    April 8, 1979 Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
    431
    days
    33

    Talismán

    August 30, 1978 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    221
    days
    32

    Mario Valenzuela

    September 21, 1977 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    343
    days
    31

    Flama Azul

    July 1, 1977 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    82
    days
    30

    Américo Rocca

    April 10, 1977 Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
    82
    days
    29

    Flama Azul

    October 30, 1976 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    162
    days
    28

    Tauro

    June 1, 1975 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    516
    days
    27

    Dardo Aguilar

    January 18, 1975 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    134
    days
    26

    Tauro

    April 11, 1973 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    647
    days
    25

    Estrella Blanca

    August 11, 1971 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    609
    days
    24

    Rodolfo Ruiz

    September 20, 1969 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    690
    days
    23

    Estrella Blanca

    August 20, 1968 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    396
    days
    22

    Raul Guerrero

    September 7, 1967 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    348
    days
    21

    Raul Rojas

    May 1, 1966 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    494
    days
    20

    Rolando Costa

    April 3, 1966 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    28
    days

    Vacant

    February 6, 1966
    Championship vacated when Alberto Muñoz won the Mexican National Welterweight Championship.
    56
    days
    19

    Alberto Muñoz

    August 7, 1965 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    183
    days
    18

    Rodolfo Ruiz

    January 13, 1965 Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL Carnaval de Campeones
    206
    days
    17

    Chanoc

    June 12, 1964 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    215
    days
    16

    Ulises

    February 4, 1964 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    129
    days
    15

    Chanoc

    October 17, 1963 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    110
    days
    14

    Juan Diaz

    May 17, 1958 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Jesus Garcia.
    1979
    days

    Vacant

    July 18, 1957
    Championship vacated by the commission as Mishima Ota was not a Mexican citizen.
    303
    days
    13

    Mishima Ota

    July 17, 1957 Mexicali, Baja California | Live event
    1
    day
    12

    Juan Diaz

    March 30, 1957 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Defeated Orquidea to win the vacant title
    109
    days

    Vacant

    January 1, 1954
    Championship vacated for undocumented reasons
    1184
    days
    11

    Black Shadow

    October 18, 1948 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    1901
    days
    10

    Joe Marin

    August 5, 1948 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    74
    days

    Vacant

    January 1, 1948
    Championship vacated for undocumented reasons
    217
    days
    9

    Emilio Charles

    April 15, 1946 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    626
    days
    8

    Raul Romero

    April 28, 1944 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    717
    days
    7

    Joe Silva

    May 30, 1943 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    334
    days
    6

    Adolfo Bonales

    October 9, 1942 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    233
    days
    5

    Dientes Hernandez

    December 12, 1940 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    666
    days
    4

    Bobby Bonales

    May 5, 1940 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    221
    days
    3

    Jack O'Brien

    May 18, 1938 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    718
    days
    2

    Dientes Hernandez

    June 28, 1937 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    324
    days
    1

    Jack O'Brien

    June 28, 1934 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    O'Brien defeated Hernandez in the final a tournament to become first champion.
    1096
    days

Mexican National Lightweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs

    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 29, 2000
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipNovember 6, 1983November 29, 2000
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipMay 2, 1982November 6, 1983
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipApril 11, 1973May 2, 1982
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipAugust 20, 1968April 11, 1973
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipOctober 17, 1963August 20, 1968
    • Mexican National Lightweight Championship
      Mexican National Lightweight ChampionshipJune 28, 1934October 17, 1963

Mexican National Lightweight Championship: Statistics

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDY, Empresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLJune 28, 1934Present
  • Current ChampionEl Calavera Jr.

Most Number of Reigns

RankWrestlerReigns
1Rodolfo Ruiz3
2Juan Diaz2
3Jack O'Brien2
4Guerrero Samurai2
5Tauro2
6Estrella Blanca2
7Dientes Hernandez2
8Chanoc2
9Flama Azul2

Most Combined Days

RankWrestlerDays
Eléctrico3042
Juan Diaz2088
Black Shadow1901
Jack O'Brien1814
Pierrothito1765

Longest Reigns

RankWrestlerReignDays
EléctricoAugust 13, 2013 - December 11, 20213042
Juan DiazMay 17, 1958 - October 17, 19631979
Black ShadowOctober 18, 1948 - January 1, 19541901
PierrothitoSeptember 23, 2008 - July 24, 20131765
Loco MaxDecember 3, 2001 - February 1, 20051156
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