On this page, you find the full Title History for the WCW 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 WCW Light Heavyweight Championship was contested in World Championship Wrestling and National Wrestling Alliance, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on October 27, 1991, and the inaugural champion was Flyin' Brian.
The WCW Light Heavyweight Championship was retired on September 2, 1992, with the final champion being Brad Armstrong.
A similar championship, the WCW / WWE Cruiserweight Championship, has been later introduced, which does not share the lineage with this title.
WCW Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History
For the Title History of the newer version of this championship, see the page for the WCW / WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
WCW Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
- September 2, 1992
- Atlanta, GA
- | WCW Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
- 12052+ days
A tournament to crown a new champion was announced, but never held. The title was so abandoned.
Vacant
- September 2, 1992
- Atlanta, GA
- | WCW Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
- 0 days
The title was vacated due to Brad Armstrong's injury.0- days
5 
Brad Armstrong 1
- July 5, 1992
- Atlanta, GA | House show
- 59 days
59- days
4 
Scotty Flamingo 1
- June 20, 1992
- Mobile, AL
- | WCW Beach Blast 1992
- 15 days
15- days
3 
Flyin' Brian 2
- February 29, 1992
- Milwaukee, WI
- | WCW SuperBrawl II
- 112 days
112- days
2 
Jushin "Thunder" Liger 1
- December 25, 1991
- Atlanta, GA | House show
- 66 days
66- days
1 Flyin' Brian 1
- October 27, 1991
- Chattanooga, TN
- | WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
- 59 days
Defeated Richard Morton in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion.59- days
WCW Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
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- WCW Light Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 27, 1991September 2, 1992
WCW Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
NWA- Promotion
World Championship Wrestling - GenderMale
- Title TypeWeight Class Title
- Date EstablishedOctober 27, 1991
- Date RetiredSeptember 2, 1992
- Followed By
WCW / WWE Cruiserweight Championship
- First ChampionFlyin' Brian
- Final ChampionBrad Armstrong
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flyin' Brian | 2 |
| 2 | Jushin "Thunder" Liger | 1 |
| 3 | Brad Armstrong | 1 |
| 4 | Scotty Flamingo | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Flyin' Brian | 171 | |
| Jushin "Thunder" Liger | 66 | |
| Brad Armstrong | 59 | |
| Scotty Flamingo | 15 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyin' Brian | February 29, 1992 - June 20, 1992 | 112 | |
| Jushin "Thunder" Liger | December 25, 1991 - February 29, 1992 | 66 | |
| Brad Armstrong | July 5, 1992 - September 2, 1992 | 59 | |
| Flyin' Brian | October 27, 1991 - December 25, 1991 | 59 | |
| Scotty Flamingo | June 20, 1992 - July 5, 1992 | 15 |