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North American Heavyweight Championship
(Early 1974 - Late 1991)
World Wrestling Council
North American Heavyweight Championship
(Late 1991)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Gil Hayes Mar 15, 1974 -- -- 99 days
Recognized as champion in April of 1974, circumstances on title win unknown.
Leroy Brown Jun 22, 1974 -- -- 121 days
Ernie Ladd Oct 21, 1974 -- -- 33 days
** Title Held-Up ** Nov 23, 1974 -- --
The title was held-up after a match against Carlos Colón.
Leroy Brown [2] Dec 7, 1974 -- -- 84 days
Pierre Martel Mar 1, 1975 -- -- 21 days
Leroy Brown [3] Mar 22, 1975 -- -- 156 days
The Spoiler Aug 25, 1975 -- -- 26 days
Leroy Brown [4] Sep 20, 1975 -- -- 154 days
Bob Ellis Feb 21, 1976 -- -- 56 days
Leroy Brown [5] Apr 17, 1976 -- -- 182 days
Eric The Red Oct 16, 1976 -- -- 28 days
** Title Held-Up ** Nov 13, 1976 -- --
The title is held-up after a match against Carlos Colón.
Leroy Brown [6] Nov 27, 1976 -- -- 149 days
Hartford Love Apr 25, 1977 -- -- 96 days
Gorilla Monsoon Jul 30, 1977 -- -- 279 days
Bruno Sammartino May 5, 1978 -- -- 78 days
Gorilla Monsoon [2] Jul 22, 1978 -- -- 224 days
Leroy Brown [7] Mar 3, 1979 -- -- 153 days
Don Kent Aug 3, 1979 -- -- 27 days
Invader #1 Aug 30, 1979 -- -- 60 days
Roger Kirby Oct 29, 1979 -- -- 19 days
Invader #1 [2] Nov 17, 1979 -- -- 70 days
Mr. Fuji Jan 26, 1980 -- -- 175 days
Pierre Martel [2] Jul 19, 1980 -- -- 238 days
Killer Karl Krupp Mar 14, 1981 -- -- 49 days
** Title Held-Up ** May 2, 1981 -- --
The title is held-up after a match against Carlos Colón.
Leroy Brown [8] May 9, 1981 -- -- 94 days
Abdullah The Butcher Aug 11, 1981 -- -- 102 days
** Title Vacated ** Nov 21, 1981 -- --
Abdullah is stripped of the title after an attack on Carlos Colón's brother.
Bobby Jaggers Feb 25, 1982 -- -- 30 days
Invader #1 [3] Mar 27, 1982 -- -- 251 days
Mad Dog Lafaib Dec 3, 1982 -- -- 57 days
Pierre Martel [3] Jan 29, 1983 -- -- 35 days
Buddy Landell Mar 5, 1983 -- -- 112 days
Pedro Morales Jun 25, 1983 -- -- 195 days
Sweet Daddy Siki Jan 6, 1984 -- -- 77 days
Pedro Morales [2] Mar 23, 1984 -- -- 176 days
Randy Savage Sep 15, 1984 -- -- 168 days
Hércules Ayala Mar 2, 1985 -- -- 310 days
Jos LeDuc Jan 6, 1986 -- -- 60 days
Al Pérez Mar 7, 1986 -- -- 178 days
** Title Vacated ** Sep 1, 1986 -- --
Perez vacates the title, reasons and date unknown.
Bob Heffernan Dec 21, 1986 -- -- 62 days
Miguelito Perez Feb 21, 1987 World Champions… Atlanta, USA 70 days
Elijah Akeem May 2, 1987 World Champions… Atlanta, USA 273 days
Abdullah The Butcher [2] Jan 30, 1988 World Champions… Atlanta, USA 441 days
Invader #1 [4] Apr 15, 1989 Main Event Atlanta, USA 200 days
The title is abandoned in November of 1989, after W.W.C. leaves N.W.A.
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Manny Fernandez Sep 1, 1991 -- -- 30 days
Fernandez, the reigning South Atlantic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, is recognized as champion for a short period of time.