NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship

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NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship - Pro Wrestling Title History

On this page, you find the full Title History for the NWA World Light 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 NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship was contested in National Wrestling Alliance and International Wrestling Revolution Group, by men wrestlers.

The championship was first established on November 6, 1952.

Officially called "Campeonato Mundial de Peso Semi Completo de la NWA" in spanish.

This title is for Light Heavyweight division wrestlers, with weight limit between 87 kg (192 lb) to 97 kg (214 lb)

The NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship was retired on February 26, 2014.

A similar championship, the NWA World Historic Light Heavyweight Championship, has been later introduced, which does not share the lineage with this title.

NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History

For the Title History of the newer version of this championship, see the page for the NWA World Historic Light Heavyweight Championship.

NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns

  • N. Image Champion Reign
    National Wrestling Alliance

    Deactivated

    February 26, 2014
    No known defenses have occurred after this date.
    65

    Súper Nova

    May 19, 2013 Blackfoot, Idaho | Live event
    Defeated El Hijo de Rey Misterio and Lizmark Jr. in a tournament final. Súper Nova is recognized by NWA Mexico and the International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG) but is not recognized by the NWA in the United States. Súper Nova last defended the championship on February 26, 2014 during an IWRG event.
    283
    days

    Vacant

    August 12, 2010
    The championship was vacated when CMLL returned it to NWA. CMLL replaces the championship with the NWA World Historic Light Heavyweight Championship.
    1011
    days
    64
    El Texano Jr.

    El Texano Jr. 1

    April 5, 2009 Guadalajara, Jalisco | CMLL Guadalajara Domingos
    494
    days
    63

    Atlantis

    July 22, 2006 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Super Viernes
    988
    days
    62
    Dr. Wagner Jr.

    Dr. Wagner Jr. 1

    April 17, 2005 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Domingos De Coliseo
    Dr. Wagner, Jr. defeated Último Guerrero in a decision match for the vacant title.
    461
    days

    Vacant

    April 17, 2005
    CMLL stripped Shocker of the title when he did not appear for a scheduled title defense.
    0
    days
    61

    Shocker

    May 3, 2004 Puebla, Puebla | Live event
    349
    days
    60
    Vampiro

    Vampiro 1

    February 9, 2003 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    449
    days
    59

    Tarzan Boy

    March 6, 2000 Puebla, Puebla | Live event
    1070
    days
    58

    Black Warrior

    March 10, 1998 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    727
    days
    57

    Shocker

    May 4, 1997 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    310
    days
    56

    Black Warrior

    October 15, 1996 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    201
    days
    55

    El Dandy

    December 4, 1994 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    681
    days
    54

    Jaque Mate

    March 25, 1993 Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
    619
    days
    53

    Apolo Dantés

    July 25, 1992 Puebla, Puebla | Live event
    243
    days
    52

    El Satánico

    April 5, 1992 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico
    111
    days
    51

    Lizmark

    May 1, 1991 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    340
    days
    50

    El Satánico

    November 25, 1990 León, Guanajuato | Live event
    157
    days
    49

    Lizmark

    March 21, 1990 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    249
    days
    48

    Fabuloso Blondy

    February 14, 1990 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    35
    days
    47

    Pirata Morgan

    October 21, 1989 Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
    116
    days
    46

    El Satánico

    July 21, 1989 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    92
    days
    45

    Lizmark

    December 9, 1988 Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Juicio Final
    224
    days
    44

    Fabuloso Blondy

    June 24, 1988 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    168
    days
    43

    Lizmark

    March 20, 1988 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    96
    days
    42

    Cien Caras

    June 24, 1987 Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico | Live event
    270
    days
    41

    MS-1

    March 20, 1987 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    96
    days
    40

    Rayo de Jalisco, Jr.

    June 21, 1985 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    637
    days
    39

    MS-1

    February 13, 1985 Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
    128
    days
    38

    Ringo Mendoza

    October 23, 1983 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    479
    days
    37

    El Satánico

    July 28, 1983 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    87
    days
    36

    Ringo Mendoza

    January 15, 1983 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    194
    days
    35

    El Faraón

    November 16, 1982 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    60
    days
    34

    Máscara Año 2000

    April 2, 1982 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    228
    days
    33

    David Morgan

    March 12, 1982 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    21
    days
    32

    Tony Salazar

    April 3, 1981 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    343
    days
    31

    Alfonso Dantés

    December 15, 1980 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    109
    days
    30

    Raul Mata

    January 20, 1980 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    330
    days
    29

    Alfonso Dantés

    April 30, 1979 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    265
    days
    28
    Pak Choo

    Pak Choo 1

    December 8, 1978 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    143
    days
    27

    El Faraón

    June 2, 1978 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    189
    days
    26

    Alfonso Dantés

    April 21, 1977 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    407
    days
    25
    Chavo Guerrero

    Chavo Guerrero 2

    March 15, 1977 Los Angeles, California | Live event
    37
    days
    24
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy Piper 1

    March 13, 1977 Los Angeles, California | Live event
    2
    days
    23
    Chavo Guerrero

    Chavo Guerrero 1

    February 11, 1977 Los Angeles, California | Live event
    30
    days
    22

    Alfonso Dantés

    October 24, 1976 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    110
    days
    21

    Carlos Plata

    July 16, 1976 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    100
    days
    20

    Adorable Rubí

    February 27, 1976 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    140
    days
    19
    Dr. Wagner

    Dr. Wagner 1

    September 22, 1974 Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL 41 Aniversario
    Dr. Wagner defeated El Halcon in a tournament final to win the vacant title.
    523
    days

    Vacant

    July 17, 1974
    The championship was vacated when Mendoza left EMLL to form the Universal Wrestling Association.
    67
    days
    18

    Ray Mendoza

    December 21, 1973 Los Angeles, California | Live event
    208
    days
    17

    Kim Sung Ho

    June 29, 1973 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    175
    days
    16

    Alfonso Dantés

    June 13, 1972 Tijuana, Baja California | Live event
    381
    days
    15

    Ray Mendoza

    April 21, 1972 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    53
    days
    14

    David Morgan

    March 17, 1972 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    35
    days
    13

    El Solitario

    November 27, 1970 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    476
    days
    12

    Ray Mendoza

    March 20, 1970 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    252
    days
    11

    Coloso Colosetti

    December 19, 1969 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    91
    days
    10

    Ray Mendoza

    December 25, 1968 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    359
    days
    9

    Ángel Blanco

    May 19, 1968 Torreón, Coahuila | Live event
    220
    days
    8

    Ray Mendoza

    August 4, 1967 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Mendoza defeated Dory Dixon in a tournament final to win the vacant title.
    289
    days

    Vacant

    February 1, 1966
    Guerrero was stripped of the title after leaving the promotion; Guerrero kept the physical belt for nine years after being stripped of the championship.
    549
    days
    7
    Gory Guerrero

    Gory Guerrero 2

    September 24, 1963 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    861
    days
    6

    Ali Bey

    August 6, 1963 El Paso, Texas | Live event
    49
    days
    5
    Gory Guerrero

    Gory Guerrero 1

    July 30, 1960 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    1102
    days
    4

    Ray Mendoza

    September 11, 1959 Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
    323
    days
    3

    Dory Dixon

    February 13, 1958 Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
    Dixon defeated Al Kashley to win the vacant championship.
    575
    days

    Vacant

    November 30, 1957
    Stojack was stripped of the title due to inactivity.
    75
    days
    2

    Frank Stojack

    August 10, 1953 Spokane, Washington | Live event
    1573
    days
    1

    Gypsy Joe

    November 6, 1952 Des Moines, Iowa | Live event
    Gypsy Joe defeated Johnny Balbo in a decision match to become the inaugural champion.
    277
    days

NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs

    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 19, 2013February 26, 2014
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 6, 2000May 19, 2013
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipJuly 25, 1992March 6, 2000
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 20, 1988July 25, 1992
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 22, 1974March 20, 1988
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 12, 1968September 22, 1974
    • NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
      NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipNovember 6, 1952May 12, 1968

NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 12, 2010February 26, 2014
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLL, National Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 6, 1952August 12, 2010
    PromotionInternational Wrestling Revolution GroupIWRGMay 19, 2013February 26, 2014

    Most Number of Reigns

    RankWrestlerReigns
    1Ray Mendoza6
    2Alfonso Dantés5
    3Lizmark4
    4El Satánico4
    52
    6Black Warrior2
    7Ringo Mendoza2
    8Shocker2
    9El Faraón2
    10MS-12
    11Fabuloso Blondy2
    122
    13David Morgan2

    Most Combined Days

    RankWrestlerDays
    1963
    Frank Stojack1573
    Ray Mendoza1484
    Alfonso Dantés1272
    Tarzan Boy1070

    Longest Reigns

    RankWrestlerReignDays
    Frank StojackAugust 10, 1953 - November 30, 19571573
    July 30, 1960 - August 6, 19631102
    Tarzan BoyMarch 6, 2000 - February 9, 20031070
    AtlantisJuly 22, 2006 - April 5, 2009988
    September 24, 1963 - February 1, 1966861
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