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This is a newer version of the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, with its own distinct lineage.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 Gabe Kidd, who won the title at NJPW Dominion 6.15 in Osaka-jo Hall (2025) on June 15, 2025, and has been reigning for 23 days.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Title History
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 11, 2023 Present
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Championship Names & Belt Designs
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- IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship December 11, 2023
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
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N. Image Champion Reign 5 
Gabe Kidd 1
- June 15, 2025
- Osaka, Japan
- | NJPW Dominion 6.15 in Osaka-jo Hall (2025)
- 23+ days
23+- days
4 
Yota Tsuji 1
- January 4, 2025
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
- 162 days
162- days
3 
David Finlay 2
- May 4, 2024
- Fukuoka, Japan
- | NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024
- 245 days
245- days
2 
Nic Nemeth 1
- February 23, 2024
- Sapporo, Japan
- | NJPW The New Beginning 2024
- 71 days
71- days
1 David Finlay 1
- January 4, 2024
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
- 50 days
Defeated Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a 3-way match to become the inaugural champion.50- days
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: Statistics
- Promotion
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Gender Male
- Title Type Secondary Title
- Date Established December 11, 2023
- Preceded By
IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship
- First ChampionDavid Finlay
- Current ChampionGabe Kidd
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Finlay | 2 |
| 2 | Yota Tsuji | 1 |
| 3 | Nic Nemeth | 1 |
| 4 | Gabe Kidd | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| David Finlay | 295 | |
| Yota Tsuji | 162 | |
| Nic Nemeth | 71 | |
| Gabe Kidd | 23+ |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Finlay | May 4, 2024 - January 4, 2025 | 245 | |
| Yota Tsuji | January 4, 2025 - June 15, 2025 | 162 | |
| Nic Nemeth | February 23, 2024 - May 4, 2024 | 71 | |
| David Finlay | January 4, 2024 - February 23, 2024 | 50 | |
| Gabe Kidd | June 15, 2025 - July 8, 2025 | 23+ |