CMLL World Heavyweight Championship History
Complete list of every CMLL World Heavyweight Championship reign — who held it, when they won it, and how long they kept it. Established Jun 9, 1991.
Universo 2000
Universo 2000
Full Title Lineage
| # | Champion | Won | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Hechicero2nd reign CURRENT | Mar 20, 2026 | 85+ days |
| 23 | Claudio Castagnoli | Nov 28, 2025CMLL Viernes EspectacularMexico City, Mexico | 112 days |
| 22 | Gran Guerrero A 1,117-day reign. | Nov 7, 2022CMLL Lunes ClásicoMexico City, Mexico | 1,117 days |
| 21 | Hechicero1st reign A 409-day reign. | Sep 24, 2021CMLL 88 AniversarioMexico City, Mexico | 409 days |
| 20 | Último Guerrero2nd reign Defeated Diamante Azul for the vacant title; a 1,074-day reign, his record second. | Oct 16, 2018CMLL Martes Arena MéxicoMexico City, Mexico | 1,074 days |
| 19 | Marco Corleone Won a torneo cibernético final over El Terrible for the vacant title. ↳ Vacated when Marco Corleone left CMLL. | Jun 6, 2017CMLL Guadalajara MartesGuadalajara, Mexico | 442 days |
| 18 | Máximo Sexy An 843-day reign. ↳ Vacated after Máximo Sexy was fired by CMLL. | Jan 30, 2015CMLL on Fox SportsMexico City, Mexico | 843 days |
| 17 | El Terrible Defeated Rush for the vacant title; a 1,125-day reign. | Jan 1, 2012CMLL Guerreros del RingMexico City, Mexico | 1,125 days |
| 16 | Héctor Garza ↳ Vacated after Héctor Garza left CMLL to join Perros del Mal Producciones. | Aug 12, 2011CMLL on TelevisaMexico City, Mexico | 128 days |
| 15 | Último Guerrero1st reign A 963-day reign. | Dec 22, 2008Live eventMexico City, Mexico | 963 days |
| 14 | Dos Caras Jr. A 533-day reign by the future Alberto Del Rio. | Jul 8, 2007CMLL Domingos de ColiseoMexico City, Mexico | 533 days |
| 13 | Universo 20003rd reign His record third reign; a 999-day run. | Oct 12, 2004CMLL Martes de ColiseoMexico City, Mexico | 999 days |
| 12 | Mr. Niebla A 543-day reign. | Apr 18, 2003CMLL on TelevisaMexico City, Mexico | 543 days |
| 11 | Universo 20002nd reign A 1,225-day reign, the longest in the title history. | Dec 10, 1999CMLL on TelevisaMexico City, Mexico | 1,225 days |
| 10 | Rayo de Jalisco Jr.2nd reign A 453-day reign. | Sep 13, 1998CMLL Guadalajara DomingosGuadalajara, Mexico | 453 days |
| 9 | Universo 20001st reign Defeated Cien Caras and Rayo de Jalisco Jr. in a three-way match for the vacant title. | Oct 17, 1997CMLL Super ViernesMexico City, Mexico | 331 days |
| 8 | Sean Morley ↳ Vacated after Sean Morley, who wrestled in CMLL as Steele, left for the World Wrestling Federation. | Apr 18, 1997CMLL 41 Aniversario de Arena MéxicoMexico City, Mexico | 136 days |
| 7 | Rayo de Jalisco Jr.1st reign | Apr 14, 1996CMLL Domingos Arena MéxicoMexico City, Mexico | 369 days |
| 6 | Apolo Dantés | Jun 23, 1995CMLL on TelevisaMexico City, Mexico | 296 days |
| 5 | Silver King | Jul 28, 1994Live eventCuernavaca, Mexico | 330 days |
| 4 | Brazo de Plata | Jun 27, 1993CMLL Domingos Arena MéxicoMexico City, Mexico | 396 days |
| 3 | Black Magic Defeated Rayo de Jalisco Jr. in a tournament final for the vacant title. | Nov 20, 1992CMLL on TelevisaMexico City, Mexico | 219 days |
| 2 | Cien Caras ↳ Vacated when Cien Caras left CMLL to work for AAA. | Aug 18, 1991Lucha Libre en MonterreyMonterrey, Mexico | 299 days |
| 1 | Konnan Defeated Cien Caras in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion; a 70-day reign, the shortest in the title history. | Jun 9, 1991EMLL Domingos Arena MéxicoMexico City, Mexico | 70 days |
The first CMLL-branded world championship, established in 1991 with Konnan as the inaugural champion through a 16-man tournament. In keeping with lucha libre tradition, CMLL places more emphasis on its lower weight divisions, so the heavyweight title is not regarded as the company’s top prize. Universo 2000 holds the records for most reigns with three and the longest single reign at 1,225 days, while Konnan’s 70-day inaugural run is the shortest.
CMLL World Heavyweight Championship — FAQ
Hechicero is the current CMLL World Heavyweight Championship, having won the title on Mar 20, 2026.
Konnan was the inaugural CMLL World Heavyweight Championship, winning it on Jun 9, 1991 at EMLL Domingos Arena México.
Universo 2000 has the most reigns with 3.
Universo 2000's reign beginning Dec 10, 1999 is the longest at 1,225 days.
There have been 24 reigns across 19 different champions since the title was established.