Championship Info
- Promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Gender Male
- Title Type 1 - World Title
- Preceded By IWGP Heavyweight Championship (original version)
- Date Established June 12, 1987
- Date Retired March 4, 2021
- Unified Into IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Championship History
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 12, 1987 March 4, 2021
NJPW- Championship Names & Belt Designs
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IWGP Heavyweight Championship
March 7, 2008
March 4, 2021 -
IWGP Heavyweight Championship
July 16, 2006
March 6, 2008
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IWGP Heavyweight Championship
September 30, 2005
July 15, 2006
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IWGP Heavyweight Championship
October 1, 1996
September 29, 2005
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IWGP Heavyweight Championship
June 12, 1987
September 30, 1996
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