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, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre 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
- 4238+ days
No known defenses have occurred after this date.65 Súper Nova
- May 19, 2013
- Blackfoot, Idaho | Live event
- 283 days
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
- 1011 days
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.
- April 5, 2009
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | CMLL Guadalajara Domingos
- 494 days
494- days
National Wrestling Alliance & Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre 63 Atlantis
- July 22, 2006
- Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Super Viernes
- 988 days
988- days
62 
Dr. Wagner Jr. 1
- April 17, 2005
- Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Domingos De Coliseo
- 461 days
Dr. Wagner, Jr. defeated Último Guerrero in a decision match for the vacant title.461- days
Vacant
- April 17, 2005
- 0 days
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
349- days
60 
Vampiro 1
- February 9, 2003
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 449 days
449- days
59 Tarzan Boy
- March 6, 2000
- Puebla, Puebla | Live event
- 1070 days
1070- days
58 Black Warrior
- March 10, 1998
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 727 days
727- days
57 Shocker
- May 4, 1997
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 310 days
310- days
56 Black Warrior
- October 15, 1996
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 201 days
201- days
55 El Dandy
- December 4, 1994
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 681 days
681- days
54 Jaque Mate
- March 25, 1993
- Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
- 619 days
619- days
53 Apolo Dantés
- July 25, 1992
- Puebla, Puebla | Live event
- 243 days
243- days
52 El Satánico
- April 5, 1992
- Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico
- 111 days
111- days
51 Lizmark
- May 1, 1991
- Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
- 340 days
340- days
50 El Satánico
- November 25, 1990
- León, Guanajuato | Live event
- 157 days
157- days
49 Lizmark
- March 21, 1990
- Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
- 249 days
249- days
48 Fabuloso Blondy
- February 14, 1990
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 35 days
35- days
47 Pirata Morgan
- October 21, 1989
- Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
- 116 days
116- days
46 El Satánico
- July 21, 1989
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 92 days
92- days
45 Lizmark
- December 9, 1988
- Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Juicio Final
- 224 days
224- days
44 Fabuloso Blondy
- June 24, 1988
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 168 days
168- days
43 Lizmark
- March 20, 1988
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 96 days
96- days
42 Cien Caras
- June 24, 1987
- Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico | Live event
- 270 days
270- days
41 MS-1
- March 20, 1987
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 96 days
96- days
40 Rayo de Jalisco, Jr.
- June 21, 1985
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 637 days
637- days
39 MS-1
- February 13, 1985
- Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
- 128 days
128- days
38 Ringo Mendoza
- October 23, 1983
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 479 days
479- days
37 El Satánico
- July 28, 1983
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 87 days
87- days
36 Ringo Mendoza
- January 15, 1983
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 194 days
194- days
35 El Faraón
- November 16, 1982
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 60 days
60- days
34 Máscara Año 2000
- April 2, 1982
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 228 days
228- days
33 David Morgan
- March 12, 1982
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 21 days
21- days
32 Tony Salazar
- April 3, 1981
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 343 days
343- days
31 Alfonso Dantés
- December 15, 1980
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 109 days
109- days
30 Raul Mata
- January 20, 1980
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 330 days
330- days
29 Alfonso Dantés
- April 30, 1979
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 265 days
265- days
28 
Pak Choo 1
- December 8, 1978
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 143 days
143- days
27 El Faraón
- June 2, 1978
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 189 days
189- days
26 Alfonso Dantés
- April 21, 1977
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 407 days
407- days
25 
Chavo Guerrero 2
- March 15, 1977
- Los Angeles, California | Live event
- 37 days
37- days
24 
Roddy Piper 1
- March 13, 1977
- Los Angeles, California | Live event
- 2 days
2- days
23 Chavo Guerrero 1
- February 11, 1977
- Los Angeles, California | Live event
- 30 days
30- days
22 Alfonso Dantés
- October 24, 1976
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 110 days
110- days
21 Carlos Plata
- July 16, 1976
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 100 days
100- days
20 Adorable Rubí
- February 27, 1976
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 140 days
140- days
19 Dr. Wagner
- September 22, 1974
- Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL 41 Aniversario
- 523 days
Dr. Wagner defeated El Halcon in a tournament final to win the vacant title.523- days
Vacant
- July 17, 1974
- 67 days
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
208- days
17 Kim Sung Ho
- June 29, 1973
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 175 days
175- days
16 Alfonso Dantés
- June 13, 1972
- Tijuana, Baja California | Live event
- 381 days
381- days
15 Ray Mendoza
- April 21, 1972
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 53 days
53- days
14 David Morgan
- March 17, 1972
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 35 days
35- days
13 El Solitario
- November 27, 1970
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 476 days
476- days
12 Ray Mendoza
- March 20, 1970
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 252 days
252- days
11 Coloso Colosetti
- December 19, 1969
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 91 days
91- days
10 Ray Mendoza
- December 25, 1968
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 359 days
359- days
9 Ángel Blanco
- May 19, 1968
- Torreón, Coahuila | Live event
- 220 days
220- days
8 Ray Mendoza
- August 4, 1967
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 289 days
Mendoza defeated Dory Dixon in a tournament final to win the vacant title.289- days
Vacant
- February 1, 1966
- 549 days
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
- September 24, 1963
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 861 days
861- days
6 Ali Bey
- August 6, 1963
- El Paso, Texas | Live event
- 49 days
49- days
5 Gory Guerrero
- July 30, 1960
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 1102 days
1102- days
4 Ray Mendoza
- September 11, 1959
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 323 days
323- days
3 Dory Dixon
- February 13, 1958
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 575 days
Dixon defeated Al Kashley to win the vacant championship.575- days
Vacant
- November 30, 1957
- 75 days
Stojack was stripped of the title due to inactivity.75- days
2 Frank Stojack
- August 10, 1953
- Spokane, Washington | Live event
- 1573 days
1573- days
1 Gypsy Joe
- November 6, 1952
- Des Moines, Iowa | Live event
- 277 days
Gypsy Joe defeated Johnny Balbo in a decision match to become the inaugural champion.277- days
NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
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- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 19, 2013February 26, 2014
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 6, 2000May 19, 2013
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipJuly 25, 1992March 6, 2000
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 20, 1988July 25, 1992
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 22, 1974March 20, 1988
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 12, 1968September 22, 1974
- NWA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipNovember 6, 1952May 12, 1968
NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
EMLL
IWRG- Promotion
National Wrestling Alliance
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
International Wrestling Revolution Group - GenderMale
- Title TypeWeight Class Title
- Date EstablishedNovember 6, 1952
- Date RetiredFebruary 26, 2014
- Followed By
NWA World Historic Light Heavyweight Championship
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Mendoza | 6 |
| 2 | Alfonso Dantés | 5 |
| 3 | Lizmark | 4 |
| 4 | El Satánico | 4 |
| 5 | Gory Guerrero | 2 |
| 6 | Black Warrior | 2 |
| 7 | Ringo Mendoza | 2 |
| 8 | Shocker | 2 |
| 9 | El Faraón | 2 |
| 10 | MS-1 | 2 |
| 11 | Fabuloso Blondy | 2 |
| 12 | Chavo Guerrero | 2 |
| 13 | David Morgan | 2 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Gory Guerrero | 1963 | |
| Frank Stojack | 1573 | |
| Ray Mendoza | 1484 | |
| Alfonso Dantés | 1272 | |
| Tarzan Boy | 1070 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Stojack | August 10, 1953 - November 30, 1957 | 1573 | |
| Gory Guerrero | July 30, 1960 - August 6, 1963 | 1102 | |
| Tarzan Boy | March 6, 2000 - February 9, 2003 | 1070 | |
| Atlantis | July 22, 2006 - April 5, 2009 | 988 | |
| Gory Guerrero | September 24, 1963 - February 1, 1966 | 861 |