On this page, you find the full Title History for the SMW 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 SMW Heavyweight Championship was a main title contested in United States Wrestling Association and Smoky Mountain Wrestling, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on May 22, 1992, and the inaugural champion was Brian Lee.
The SMW Heavyweight Championship was retired on December 30, 1995, with the final champion being Jerry "The King" Lawler.
SMW Heavyweight Championship: Title History
SMW Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign United States Wrestling Association Deactivated
December 30, 1995Lawler's victory over Armstrong was recognized on television. Following this mention, the title was abandoned, as it was never mentioned again.17 
Jerry "The King" Lawler 2
December 26, 1995 Louisville, Kentucky | USWA Live eventAlso defeats Rich on December 27, 1995, in Memphis, Tennessee.4days16 
Brad Armstrong 3
November 27, 1995 Memphis, Tennessee | USWA Live eventArmstrong did not defeat Rich for the title, but defended it the night after SMW closed at a United States Wrestling Association event against Jerry Lawler and lost by disqualification.29daysDeactivated
November 26, 1995SMW held its final event.Smoky Mountain Wrestling 15 
Tommy Rich 1
November 25, 1995 Johnson City, Tennessee | Thanksgiving Thunder tour1day14 Brad Armstrong 2
November 23, 1995 Knoxville, Tennessee | Thanksgiving Thunder 1995 tourThis was a Badstreet Death Match.2days13 
Terry Gordy 1
October 20, 1995 Knoxville, Tennessee | Halloween Scream 1995 tourWith Headbanger Thrasher, defeated Brad Armstrong and The Wolfman in a tag team match in which Armstrong's title was on the line.34days12 Brad Armstrong 1
August 26, 1995 Johnson City, Tennessee | Fire on the Mountain IVDefeated Buddy Landel in a rematch. It was also a lumberjack match.55days
Vacant
July 1, 1995Title held up after a match against Brad Armstrong that ended in a no-contest. Landel and Armstrong had several rematches that ended in disqualifications.56days11 
Buddy Landel 1
April 15, 1995 Johnson City, Tennessee | Fright NightLandel's watch, car and money was also on the line.77days10 
Bobby Blaze 1
March 11, 1995 Knoxville, Tennessee | Sunday Bloody Sunday II35days9 
Jerry "The King" Lawler 1
February 4, 1995 Knoxville, Tennessee | Super Saturday Night Fever35days8 The Dirty White Boy
July 5, 1994 Warrensville, North Carolina | SMW Live eventThis was a fictitious title change as Roberts had no-showed several events. Dirty White Boy defeated Brian Logan in a non-title match on this day and then defended the title against Chris Candido on July 9 in Johnson City, Tennessee.214days7 
Jake "The Snake" Roberts 1
May 14, 1994 Harriman, Tennessee | SMW Live event52days6 The Dirty White Boy
February 13, 1994 Knoxville, Tennessee | Sunday Bloody SundayThis was a Tennessee Chain Match.90days5 
Brian Lee 2
July 17, 1993 Johnson City, Tennessee | SMW Live event211days4 
Tracy Smothers 2
June 11, 1993 Knoxville, Tennessee | SMW Live eventDefeated Tony Anthony in a rematch.36daysVacant
May 15, 1993Championship held up after a match against Tony Anthony.27days3 Tracy Smothers 1
April 2, 1993 Pikeville, Kentucky | Bluegrass BrawlThis was a Tennessee Chain Match.43days2 The Dirty White Boy
August 8, 1992 Johnson City, Tennessee | Fire on the Mountain237days1 Brian Lee 1
May 22, 1992 Knoxville, Tennessee | Volunteer SlamDefeated Paul Orndorff in a tournament final.78days
SMW Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- SMW Heavyweight ChampionshipMay 22, 1992December 30, 1995
SMW Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
- Promotion
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
United States Wrestling Association - TerritoryRegional
- DivisionPrimary
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedMay 22, 1992
- Date RetiredDecember 30, 1995
- First ChampionBrian Lee
- Final ChampionJerry "The King" Lawler
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dirty White Boy | 3 |
| 2 | Brad Armstrong | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Lee | 2 |
| 4 | Tracy Smothers | 2 |
| 5 | Jerry "The King" Lawler | 2 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| The Dirty White Boy | 541 | |
| Brian Lee | 289 | |
| Brad Armstrong | 86 | |
| Tracy Smothers | 79 | |
| Buddy Landel | 77 |
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