On this page, you find the full Title History for the MSWA Mississippi 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 MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship was a main title contested in Universal Wrestling Federation (Mid-South) and National Wrestling Alliance, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on February 26, 1970.
The MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship was retired on August 1, 1983, with the final champion being Mr. Wrestling II.
MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship: Title History
MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Universal Wrestling Federation (Mid-South) Deactivated
August 1, 1983Title retired.18 
Mr. Wrestling II 1 & Mr. Wrestling II
November 27, 1982 Jackson, MS | Live Show247days17 Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs)
September 22, 1982 Jackson, MS | Live Show66days16 
Killer Khan 1
August 27, 1982 Shreveport, LA | Live Show26days15 Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs)
January 20, 1982 Shreveport, LA | Live Show219days14 
Bob Orton Jr. 1
August 6, 1981 Greenville, MS | Live Show167days13 Don Diamond
April 23, 1981 Biloxi, MS | Live Show105days12 The Grappler
January 31, 1981 Greenwood, MS | Live Show82days11 Killer Karl Kox
November 19, 1980 Shreveport, LA | Live Show73days10 The Grappler
August 20, 1980 Jackson, MS | Live ShowDefeats Terry Orndorff; or has won a tournament prior to that.91days
Vacant
June 1, 1980Vacant when JYD is injured by Freebirds.80days9 
Junkyard Dog 1
April 9, 1980 Jackson, MS | Live Show53days8 Bull Ramos
March 26, 1980 Jackson, MS | Live Show14days7 Mike Sharpe
January 17, 1980 Greenville, MS | Live Show69days6 Mike George
December 26, 1979 Jackson, MS | Live Show22days5 Mike Sharpe
September 19, 1979 Jackson, MS | Live Show98days4 Mike George
May 5, 1979 New Orleans, LA | Live ShowTitle moves to MSWA in 79-08; George wrestles ICW Mississippi champion King Cobra on 79-08-18 in a unification match when ICW is merged with MSWA (George most likely wins as he continues to be recognized as champion).137daysNational Wrestling Alliance & Universal Wrestling Federation (Mid-South) 3 Jerry Stubbs
November 6, 1978 Jackson, MS | Live ShowDefeats Ernie Ladd in tournament final.180daysVacant
September 9, 1970Most likely never defends the state title after winning it, as Von Erich is only billed as the European champion.2980days2 Waldo Von Erich
September 9, 1970 Greenville, MS | Live Show0days1 Jack Curtis Jr.
February 26, 1970 Jackson, MS | Live ShowDefeats Treacherous Phillips.195days
MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight ChampionshipAugust 1, 1979August 1, 1983
- NWA Mississippi Heavyweight ChampionshipFebruary 26, 1970August 1, 1979
MSWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
MSWAAugust 1, 1979 August 1, 1983 Promotion 
NWA, NWA TRI STATEFebruary 26, 1970 August 1, 1979
- Promotion
National Wrestling Alliance
Mid-South Wrestling - TerritoryState
- DivisionPrimary
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedFebruary 26, 1970
- Date RetiredAugust 1, 1983
- Final ChampionMr. Wrestling II
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs) | 2 |
| 2 | The Grappler | 2 |
| 3 | Mike Sharpe | 2 |
| 4 | Mike George | 2 |
| 5 | Mr. Wrestling II & Mr. Wrestling II | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs) | 285 | |
| Mr. Wrestling II & Mr. Wrestling II | 247 | |
| Jack Curtis Jr. | 195 | |
| Jerry Stubbs | 180 | |
| The Grappler | 173 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Wrestling II & Mr. Wrestling II | November 27, 1982 - August 1, 1983 | 247 | |
| Mr. Olympia (Jerry Stubbs) | January 20, 1982 - August 27, 1982 | 219 | |
| Jack Curtis Jr. | February 26, 1970 - September 9, 1970 | 195 | |
| Jerry Stubbs | November 6, 1978 - May 5, 1979 | 180 | |
| Bob Orton Jr. | August 6, 1981 - January 20, 1982 | 167 |
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