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The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling cruiserweight championship operated by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Only wrestlers that weighed less than 220 pounds (100 kg), called "light heavyweights" by the WWF, were allowed to challenge for the title.
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling championship in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) promotion. The title was challenged by light heavyweights at a maximum weight of 215 lbs (before deactivation, the weight limit was changed to 220 Ibs).
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in Mexico for the Universal Wrestling Association. It eventually migrated to Japan as well, though it was not considered to be an official WWF title until after 1997, when a tournament was held in the United States to crown a champion.
Pages in category "WWF Light Heavyweight Champions" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Artur Beterbiev celebrates after defeating Joe Smith Jr during the light heavyweight title bout at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022 in New ...
The title was retired after it was unified into the WWE Intercontinental Championship. [24] [34] WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: December 7, 1997: Taka Michinoku [d] March 8, 2002: X-Pac: 4 The title was replaced by the WCW Cruiserweight Championship (renamed WWF Cruiserweight Championship) without a formal announcement. [9]
The title was renamed the WWF World Heavyweight Championship when the WWF ended its affiliation with the NWA. [36] [37] World Wrestling Federation (WWF) 10 Hulk Hogan: January 23, 1984: WWF on MSG Network: New York, NY: 1 1,474: 1,474 [38] 11 André the Giant: February 5, 1988: The Main Event I: Indianapolis, IN: 1 <1 <1
After being off of WWF television for several months, Gill returned on the February 14, 2000, episode of Sunday Night Heat for one final match in order to lose the championship to the debuting Essa Rios. [2] Upon losing the title, Gill's reign ended at 15 months, making him the longest reigning Light Heavyweight Champion in WWF history. [2] [4]