On this page, you find the full Title History for the IWGP Global 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 IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship is a secondary title contested in New Japan Pro Wrestling on the Heavyweight brand, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on December 11, 2023, and the inaugural champion was David Finlay.
This is a newer version of the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, with its own distinct lineage.
The current champion is Andrade El Ídolo, who won the title at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 on May 3, 2026, and has been reigning for 6 days.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Title History
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign 7 
Andrade El Ídolo 1
6+days6 
Yota Tsuji 2
202days5 
Gabe Kidd 1
120days4 Yota Tsuji 1
162days3 
David Finlay 2
245days2 
Nic Nemeth 1
71days1 David Finlay 1
Defeated Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a 3-way match to become the inaugural champion.50days
For the Title History of the previous version of this championship, see the page for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- IWGP Global Heavyweight ChampionshipDecember 11, 2023
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 11, 2023 Present
- Promotion
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- TerritoryWorld Tier 1
- DivisionSecondary
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedDecember 11, 2023
- Preceded By
IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship
- First ChampionDavid Finlay
- Current ChampionAndrade El Ídolo
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yota Tsuji | 2 |
| 2 | David Finlay | 2 |
| 3 | Gabe Kidd | 1 |
| 4 | Nic Nemeth | 1 |
| 5 | Andrade El Ídolo | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Yota Tsuji | 364 | |
| David Finlay | 295 | |
| Gabe Kidd | 120 | |
| Nic Nemeth | 71 | |
| Andrade El Ídolo | 6+ |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Finlay | May 4, 2024 - January 4, 2025 | 245 | |
| Yota Tsuji | October 13, 2025 - May 3, 2026 | 202 | |
| Yota Tsuji | January 4, 2025 - June 15, 2025 | 162 | |
| Gabe Kidd | June 15, 2025 - October 13, 2025 | 120 | |
| Nic Nemeth | February 23, 2024 - May 4, 2024 | 71 |