On this page, you find the full Title History for the WCW Hardcore 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 WCW Hardcore Championship was contested in World Championship Wrestling, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on July 11, 1999, and the inaugural champion was Norman Smiley.
The WCW Hardcore Championship was retired on January 21, 2001, with the final champion being Haku.
WCW Hardcore Championship: Title History
WCW Hardcore Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
January 21, 2001Meng left WCW for WWF and the title was abandoned.19 
Meng 1
7days18 
Terry Funk 3
28days17 
Crowbar 1
39days16 
Reno 1
Sgt. AWOL originally defeated Reno in a tournament final to win the vacant title; however, Mike Sanders reversed the decision and awarded Reno the title.37days
Vacant
The title was vacated by WCW Commissioner Mike Sanders and a tournament announced to begin that night.5days15 
Norman Smiley 2
44days14 
Pierre Carl Ouellet 1
Lance Storm awarded Ouellet the title.0days13 
Lance Storm 1
Storm unofficially renames the title "Saskatchewan Hardcore International Championship" shortly after winning it.21days12 
Big Vito 2
Defeated Johnny Stamboli to be named the sole champion.35days11 
Big Vito 1 & Johnny the Bull 1
WCW President Eric Bischoff awarded Vito and Johnny the title, and he announced that the Freebird Rule was in effect for this title reign, allowing both wrestlers to defend the title.13days10 
Eric Bischoff 1
1day9 Terry Funk 2
13days8 
Shane Douglas 1
1day7 Terry Funk 1
Defeated Norman Smiley to win the vacant title.36daysVacant
All WCW titles were declared vacant by Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff after WCW was rebooted.6days6 
Brian Knobbs 3
22days5 
3 Count Shane Helms 1, Shannon Moore 1 & Evan Karagias 1
Helms, Moore & Karagias defeated Brian Knobbs simultaneously in a match, and as a result, WCW allowed the Freebird Rule in which all three wrestlers were able to defend the title.20days4 Brian Knobbs 2
8days3 
Bam Bam Bigelow 1
13days2 Brian Knobbs 1
26days1 Norman Smiley 1
Defeated Brian Knobbs in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion.52days
WCW Hardcore Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- WCW Hardcore Championship (Commercial Belt - never used on TV)August 14, 2000January 21, 2001
- WCW Saskatchewan Hardcore International ChampionshipJuly 24, 2000August 14, 2000
- WCW Hardcore ChampionshipJuly 11, 1999July 24, 2000
WCW Hardcore Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWJuly 11, 1999 January 21, 2001
- Promotion
World Championship Wrestling
- TerritoryWorld Tier 1
- DivisionTertiary / Gimmick
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedJuly 11, 1999
- Date RetiredJanuary 21, 2001
- First ChampionNorman Smiley
- Final ChampionHaku
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Funk | 3 |
| 2 | Brian Knobbs | 3 |
| 3 | Norman Smiley | 2 |
| 4 | Crowbar | 1 |
| 5 | Reno | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Smiley | 96 | |
| Terry Funk | 77 | |
| Brian Knobbs | 56 | |
| Crowbar | 39 | |
| Reno | 37 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Smiley | November 21, 1999 - January 12, 2000 | 52 | |
| Norman Smiley | August 14, 2000 - September 27, 2000 | 44 | |
| Crowbar | November 8, 2000 - December 17, 2000 | 39 | |
| Reno | October 2, 2000 - November 8, 2000 | 37 | |
| Terry Funk | April 16, 2000 - May 22, 2000 | 36 |