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NWA National Heavyweight Championship History

Complete list of every NWA National Heavyweight Championship reign — who held it, when they won it, and how long they kept it. Established Jan 12, 1980.

Current Champion
Mike Mondo
Since Aug 16, 2025 · 301+ days
96
Total Reigns
68
Champions
763
Longest (days)
Phill Shatter
3×
Most Reigns
The Masked Superstar

Full Title Lineage

#ChampionWonReign
96 Mike Mondo CURRENT Aug 16, 2025 301+ days
95 Mims Defeated Bryan Idol, Burchill and Carson Drake for the vacant title. Oct 8, 2024NWA 76th Anniversary ShowPhiladelphia, PA 312 days
94 Thom Latimer Defeated Blake Troop, Burchill and Zyon in a four-way for the vacant title. ↳ Thom Latimer vacated the title to challenge for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA 76. Apr 9, 2024NWA Hard Times 2024Dothan, AL 154 days
93 Silas Mason Defeated JR Kratos and Odinson in a three-way for the vacant title. ↳ Silas Mason vacated the title to challenge for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at Hard Times. Aug 26, 2023NWA 75th Anniversary ShowSt. Louis, MO 189 days
92 EC3 ↳ EC3 vacated the title to challenge for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA 75. Apr 7, 2023NWA 312Highland Park, IL 96 days
91 Cyon Aug 27, 2022NWA 74th Anniversary ShowSt. Louis, MO 223 days
90 Jax Dane2nd reign Cashed in a Champion Series title shot. Mar 20, 2022NWA Crockett Cup 2022Nashville, TN 160 days
89 Anthony Mayweather Mar 1, 2022NWA PowerrrTripOak Grove, KY 19 days
88 Chris Adonis2nd reign Defeated JTG in a tournament final for the vacant title. Jul 6, 2021NWA SuperPowerrrOak Grove, KY 238 days
87 Chris Adonis1st reign ↳ Chris Adonis vacated the title to enter a number-one-contender battle royal for the Worlds Heavyweight Championship. Mar 30, 2021NWA PowerOak Grove, KY 56 days
86 Trevor Murdoch Sep 29, 2020UWN Primetime LiveLong Beach, CA 182 days
85 Aron Stevens Dec 14, 2019NWA Into the FireAtlanta, GA 290 days
84 Colt Cabana2nd reign Nov 5, 2019NWA PowerAtlanta, GA 39 days
83 James Storm A dark match later aired on the NWA's YouTube channel. Jul 12, 2019ROH WrestlingPhiladelphia, PA 116 days
82 Colt Cabana1st reign Apr 27, 2019NWA/ROH The Crockett CupConcord, NC 76 days
81 Willie Mack Defeated Sam Shaw for the vacant title as the modern NWA relaunched. Oct 21, 2018NWA 70th Anniversary ShowNashville, TN 188 days
80 Kahagas2nd reign ↳ The title was vacated when the NWA terminated all contracts with its licensees. Feb 3, 2017Live eventFranklin, KY 239 days
79 Damien Wayne3rd reign Nov 19, 2016Live eventGallatin, TN 76 days
78 Greg Anthony3rd reign Oct 29, 2016Live eventDyersburg, TN 21 days
77 Jake Logan Sep 17, 2016Live eventAmarillo, TX 42 days
76 Greg Anthony2nd reign Jul 9, 2016Live eventDyersburg, TN 70 days
75 Mustang Mike Jul 2, 2016Live eventMorgan City, LA 7 days
74 Greg Anthony1st reign Jan 30, 2016Live eventDyersburg, TN 154 days
73 John Saxon Won a battle royal for the vacant title. Jan 9, 2016Live eventDyersburg, TN 21 days
72 Arrick Andrews Defeated Chase Owens in a tournament final for the vacant title. ↳ Arrick Andrews forfeited the title after a knee injury suffered in a hunting accident. Jul 11, 2015Live eventCookeville, TN 175 days
71 Jax Dane1st reign From April 2015 held this title and the NWA North American Championship together. ↳ Jax Dane forfeited both the National and North American titles due to an injury. Feb 6, 2015Live eventMillersville, TN 111 days
70 Lou Marconi3rd reign Jul 12, 2014NWA Smoky Mountain Steel Cage ShowdownCarolina Beach, NC 209 days
69 Phil Monahan3rd reign Apr 5, 2014Live eventCarolina Beach, NC 98 days
68 Lou Marconi2nd reign Mar 23, 2014Live eventOregon, OH 13 days
67 Phil Monahan2nd reign Mar 22, 2014WrestleRama 13Hillsdale, MI 1 days
66 Lou Marconi1st reign Mar 1, 2014Live eventWilliamston, NC 21 days
65 Phil Monahan1st reign Sep 14, 2013Live eventToledo, OH 168 days
64 Damien Wayne2nd reign Aug 2, 2013Live eventMillersville, TN 43 days
63 Vordell Walker Jun 14, 2013NWA SAW Gathering of the ChampionsMillersville, TN 49 days
62 Damien Wayne1st reign Defeated Chance Prophet and Lance Erikson in a three-way for the vacant title. Jan 5, 2013NWA EdgeNashville, NC 160 days
61 Kahagas1st reign ↳ The title was vacated after Kahagas won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Mar 29, 2012NWA Ring Warriors Battle of the BeltsMiami, FL 230 days
60 Chance Prophet Feb 19, 2011Live eventFranklinville, NJ 404 days
59 Phill Shatter The longest reign in the title's history. Jan 17, 2009PWX Genesis 2McKeesport, PA 763 days
58 Crusher Hansen2nd reign Dec 17, 2008Live eventMcKeesport, PA 31 days
57 Brandon K Dec 13, 2008Live eventMcKeesport, PA 4 days
56 Crusher Hansen1st reign Apr 18, 2008PWX CrossfireMcKeesport, PA 239 days
55 Pepper Parks Defeated Kory Williams for the vacant title. Oct 20, 2007Live eventLebanon, TN 181 days
54 Joe Nelson / Chance Prophet ↳ The champion was stripped by the NWA Board of Directors due to injury. May 5, 2007Live eventSalyersville, KY 160 days
53 Kory Williams Sep 30, 2006Live eventLebanon, TN 217 days
52 Big Bully Douglas Defeated Ricky Murdock in a rematch for the vacant title. Apr 1, 2006Live eventColumbia, TN 182 days
51 Ricky Murdock2nd reign Defeated Conscience and The Juggulator in a three-way for the vacant title. ↳ The title was held up after a Murdock vs. Big Bully Douglas match saw interference from Kory Williams. Oct 8, 2005NWA 57th Anniversary ShowNashville, TN 174 days
50 Spyder ↳ Spyder was stripped after no-showing a title defense. Oct 15, 2004NWA 56th Anniversary ShowWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 358 days
49 Ricky Murdock1st reign Jan 11, 2003Live eventGreenville, MS 643 days
48 Hotstuff Hernandez A 2002 Tokyo title loss to Shinya Hashimoto was not recognized by the NWA. Oct 13, 2001NWA 53rd Anniversary ShowSt. Petersburg, FL 455 days
47 Kevin Northcutt2nd reign Awarded the vacant title. Aug 22, 2001NWA 52 days
46 Don Brodie2nd reign ↳ The title was vacated after Don Brodie was injured in a car accident. Jan 12, 2001Live eventGreenville, MS 210 days
45 Terry Knight Unified the NWA Wildside United States Heavyweight Championship into this title on November 18, 2000. Nov 4, 2000Live eventCornelia, GA 69 days
44 Stone Mountain Sep 13, 2000Live eventAthens, GA 52 days
43 Kevin Northcutt1st reign Apr 2, 2000NWA Southwest Parade of ChampionsNorth Richland Hills, TX 164 days
42 Don Brodie1st reign Jan 15, 2000Live eventMemphis, TN 78 days
41 Doug Gilbert2nd reign Oct 24, 1998NWA 50th Anniversary ShowCherry Hill, NJ 448 days
40 Stevie Richards Aug 22, 1998Live eventMount Holly, NJ 63 days
39 Doug Gilbert1st reign Defeated Barry Windham and Rocco Rock in a three-way for the vacant title. Mar 27, 1998Live eventMount Holly, NJ 148 days
38 Salvatore Sincere ↳ The title was vacated for undocumented reasons. Jul 18, 1997Live eventRaeford, NC 113 days
37 Big Slam The title was reactivated by the NWA and awarded to Big Slam. May 17, 1997NWA 62 days
36 Nikita Koloff Won a unification match in which he also defended the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. ↳ The title was unified into the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship and deactivated until the NWA reactivated it in 1997. Sep 28, 1986World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA <1 day
35 Wahoo McDaniel Aug 28, 1986World Championship WrestlingLos Angeles, CA 31 days
34 Tully Blanchard Mar 4, 1986MACW TV TapingSpartanburg, SC 177 days
33 Dusty Rhodes Awarded the title in a phantom match after Buddy Landel was fired. Dec 19, 1985World Championship WrestlingAlbuquerque, NM 75 days
32 Buddy Landel Nov 28, 1985NWA Starrcade 1985Greensboro, NC 21 days
31 Terry Taylor Sep 22, 1985World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 67 days
30 Black Bart Jun 1, 1985NWA World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 113 days
29 Ronnie Garvin Oct 11, 1984GCW Night of ChampionsBaltimore, MD 233 days
28 Ted DiBiase2nd reign A phantom title change recognized after The Spoiler left for the WWF. Jul 14, 1984Georgia Championship WrestlingMacon, GA 89 days
27 The Spoiler2nd reign Joined the WWF on July 14, 1984 and continued to unofficially defend the title on WWF events in Georgia. Jul 1, 1984Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 13 days
26 Brad Armstrong2nd reign May 4, 1984Georgia Championship WrestlingMarietta, GA 58 days
25 The Spoiler1st reign Apr 12, 1984Georgia Championship WrestlingWheeling, WV 22 days
24 Brad Armstrong1st reign Wrestled masked as "Mr. R" and pinned Ted DiBiase to win the title. Feb 18, 1984World Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 54 days
23 Ted DiBiase1st reign Nov 18, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingCleveland, OH 92 days
22 Brett Wayne Sep 25, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 54 days
21 Larry Zbyszko3rd reign Jul 17, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingHuntington, WV 70 days
20 Mr. Wrestling II Jun 19, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 28 days
19 Larry Zbyszko2nd reign Defeated Mr. Wrestling II in a tournament final for the vacant title and a 25,000-dollar prize. Jun 5, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 14 days
18 Larry Zbyszko1st reign Bought the title from Killer Tim Brooks for 25,000 dollars. ↳ Larry Zbyszko was stripped by NWA President Bob Geigel for buying the title. Mar 20, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 41 days
17 Killer Tim Brooks Mar 20, 1983Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA <1 day
16 Paul Orndorff3rd reign Some records show Killer Karl Kox and Tommy Rich holding the title between December 1982 and March 1983. Nov 7, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 133 days
15 The Masked Superstar3rd reign Oct 17, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 21 days
14 Paul Orndorff2nd reign Oct 3, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 14 days
13 The Super Destroyer Defeated Paul Orndorff in a tournament final for the vacant title. Aug 29, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 35 days
12 Paul Orndorff1st reign ↳ Paul Orndorff vacated the title to focus on a challenge for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Jun 20, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 40 days
11 Buzz Sawyer May 2, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 49 days
10 Tommy Rich3rd reign Apr 19, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAugusta, GA 13 days
9 Ron Bass Mar 15, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAugusta, GA 35 days
8 Tommy Rich2nd reign Jan 17, 1982Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 57 days
7 The Masked Superstar2nd reign Nov 25, 1981Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 53 days
6 Tommy Rich1st reign Sep 28, 1981Georgia Championship WrestlingAugusta, GA 58 days
5 The Masked Superstar1st reign The NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship was unified into this title during the reign. Aug 15, 1981Georgia Championship WrestlingColumbus, GA 44 days
4 Steve Olsonoski Mar 29, 1981Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 139 days
3 The Mongolian Stomper Dec 12, 1980Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 107 days
2 Jack Brisco Defeated Terry Funk in a tournament final for the vacant title. Oct 9, 1980Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 64 days
1 Austin Idol The inaugural champion; also won the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship during this reign. ↳ The title was vacated for unknown reasons. Jan 12, 1980Georgia Championship WrestlingAtlanta, GA 221 days

The NWA National Heavyweight Championship began in 1980 as a top singles title of the Georgia territory (Georgia Championship Wrestling), held early on by the likes of Tommy Rich, Paul Orndorff and Ted DiBiase. It was unified into the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship in 1986 and deactivated, then reactivated in 1997 and carried through the independent NWA before becoming a marquee title of the modern, Lightning One-era NWA. Phill Shatter holds the longest reign at 763 days. It is treated as one continuous NWA lineage despite its territorial origins and 1986-1997 dormancy.

NWA National Heavyweight Championship — FAQ

Mike Mondo is the current NWA National Heavyweight Championship, having won the title on Aug 16, 2025.

Austin Idol was the inaugural NWA National Heavyweight Championship, winning it on Jan 12, 1980 at Georgia Championship Wrestling.

The Masked Superstar has the most reigns with 3.

Phill Shatter's reign beginning Jan 17, 2009 is the longest at 763 days.

There have been 96 reigns across 68 different champions since the title was established.

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