On this page, you find the full Title History for the NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version), 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 United States Television Championship (Capitol Version) was a secondary title contested in World Wrestling Entertainment and National Wrestling Alliance, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on December 24, 1958, and the inaugural champion was Johnny Valentine.
The NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version) was retired on July 25, 1962, with the final champion being Johnny Valentine.
NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version): Title History
NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version): Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
July 25, 1962Johnny Valentine was the final champion after the CWC abandoned the title on July 25, 1962 without a formal announcement.5 Johnny Valentine 3
September 22, 1960 Richmond, Virginia | CWC House show671days4 Kurt Von Heidleberg
August 15, 1960 Richmond, Virginia | CWC House show38days3 Johnny Valentine 2
April 7, 1959 Baltimore, Maryland | CWC House show496days2 Don Joyce
March 10, 1959 Baltimore, Maryland | CWC House show28days1 Johnny Valentine 1
December 24, 1958 Las Vegas, Nevada | CWC House showDefeating Verne Gagne in tournament final in Chicago, IL.76days
NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version): Names & Belt Designs
NWA United States Television Championship (Capitol Version): Statistics
- Promotion
Capitol Wrestling Corporation
National Wrestling Alliance - TerritoryWorld Tier 2
- DivisionSecondary
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedDecember 24, 1958
- Date RetiredJuly 25, 1962
- First Champion
Johnny Valentine - Final Champion
Johnny Valentine
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Valentine | 3 |
| 2 | Kurt Von Heidleberg | 1 |
| 3 | Don Joyce | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Valentine | 1243 | |
| Kurt Von Heidleberg | 38 | |
| Don Joyce | 28 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Valentine | September 22, 1960 - July 25, 1962 | 671 | |
| Johnny Valentine | April 7, 1959 - August 15, 1960 | 496 | |
| Johnny Valentine | December 24, 1958 - March 10, 1959 | 76 | |
| Kurt Von Heidleberg | August 15, 1960 - September 22, 1960 | 38 | |
| Don Joyce | March 10, 1959 - April 7, 1959 | 28 |
