On this page, you find the full Title History for the NJPW World Television 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 NJPW World Television Championship is a secondary title contested in New Japan Pro Wrestling, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on October 10, 2022, and the inaugural champion was Zack Sabre Jr..
The title is introduced as a celebration of both the 50-year anniversary of the partnership between NJPW and TV Asahi, as well as the continued growth of NJPW World. All matches contested for the title are held with a 15-minute time limit.
The current champion is Jeff Cobb, who won the title at NJPW Windy City Riot (2024) on May 3, 2024, and has been reigning for 84 days.
NJPW World Television Championship: Title History
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Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWOctober 10, 2022 Present
- Championship Names & Belt Designs
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NJPW World Television Championship October 10, 2022
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NJPW World Television Championship: Title Reigns
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N. Image Champion Reign 5 
Jeff Cobb 1
- May 3, 2024
- Fukuoka, Japan
- | NJPW Windy City Riot (2024)
- 84+ days
84+- days
4 
Zack Sabre Jr. 2
- April 12, 2024
- Chicago, IL
- | NJPW Windy City Riot (2024)
- 21 days
21- days
3 
Matt Riddle 1
- February 23, 2024
- Sapporo, Japan
- | NJPW The New Beginning 2024
- 49 days
49- days
2 
Hiroshi Tanahashi 1
- January 4, 2024
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
- 50 days
50- days
1 Zack Sabre Jr. 1
- January 4, 2023
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17
- 365 days
Defeated Ren Narita in a tourmanent final to become the inaugural champion.365- days
NJPW World Television Championship: Statistics
- Promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Gender Male
- Title Type Secondary Title
- Date Established October 10, 2022
- Notes The title is introduced as a celebration of both the 50-year anniversary of the partnership between NJPW and TV Asahi, as well as the continued growth of NJPW World. All matches contested for the title are held with a 15-minute time limit.
- First ChampionZack Sabre Jr.
- Current ChampionJeff Cobb
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Sabre Jr. | 2 | |
| Jeff Cobb | 1 | |
| Hiroshi Tanahashi | 1 | |
| Matt Riddle | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Sabre Jr. | 386 | |
| Jeff Cobb | 84+ | |
| Hiroshi Tanahashi | 50 | |
| Matt Riddle | 49 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Sabre Jr. | January 4, 2023 - January 4, 2024 | 365 | |
| Jeff Cobb | May 3, 2024 - July 26, 2024 | 84+ | |
| Hiroshi Tanahashi | January 4, 2024 - February 23, 2024 | 50 | |
| Matt Riddle | February 23, 2024 - April 12, 2024 | 49 | |
| Zack Sabre Jr. | April 12, 2024 - May 3, 2024 | 21 |