On this page, you find the full Title History for the Real World Championship (NJPW), 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 Real World Championship (NJPW) was a World Title contested in New Japan Pro Wrestling, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on January 13, 1972, and the inaugural champion was Karl Gotch.
The Real World Championship (NJPW) was retired on October 10, 1972, with the final champion being Karl Gotch.
Real World Championship (NJPW): Title History
Real World Championship (NJPW): Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
- October 10, 1972
- 19300+ days
The title was abandoned without any formal announcement.3 
Karl Gotch 2
- October 10, 1972
- Osaka, Japan
- | NJPW New Golden Series
- 0 days
0- days
2 
Antonio Inoki 1
- October 4, 1972
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW New Golden Series
- 6 days
6- days
1 Karl Gotch 1
- January 13, 1972
- 265 days
The Real World Championship (aka World Heavyweight Championship) was introduced by Karl Gotch (recognized as a champion by NJPW), using the belt (or its replica) of AWA World Heavyweight Championship.265- days
Real World Championship (NJPW): Names & Belt Designs
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- Real World ChampionshipJanuary 13, 1972October 10, 1972
Real World Championship (NJPW): Statistics
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Promotions History
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NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 13, 1972 October 10, 1972
- Promotion
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- GenderMale
- Title TypeMain / World
- Date EstablishedJanuary 13, 1972
- Date RetiredOctober 10, 1972
- First ChampionKarl Gotch
- Final ChampionKarl Gotch