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Championship Wrestling Association
World Heavyweight Championship
(January 1979 - 1981)
World Heavyweight Championship
(January 1979 - 1981)
| Won By: | Date: | Event: | Location: | Reign: |
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| Thunderbolt Patterson | Jan 1, 1979 | -- | -- | 274 days |
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Patterson was said to have defeated Mark Lewin to become the first champion.
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| Pat McGinnis | Oct 2, 1979 | -- | -- | 6 days |
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McGinnis defeated Guerrero for the title, unknown if the title was vacant or held by Guerrero.
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| Billy Graham | Oct 8, 1979 | -- | -- | 35 days |
| Jerry Lawler | Nov 12, 1979 | -- | -- | 70 days |
| ** Title Held-Up ** | Jan 21, 1980 | -- | -- | |
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The title was held-up after a match against Bill Dundee.
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| Billy Robinson | Apr 28, 1980 | -- | -- | 98 days |
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Lawler was unabe to compete in a rematch for the vacant title due to a broken leg. A tournament was held to determine a new champion.
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| Bill Dundee | Aug 4, 1980 | -- | -- | 7 days |
| Billy Robinson | Aug 11, 1980 | -- | -- | 56 days |
| Austin Idol | Oct 6, 1980 | -- | -- | 14 days |
| Bobby Eaton | Oct 20, 1980 | -- | -- | 7 days |
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Eaton wins the title via forfeit, reason unknown.
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| Billy Robinson | Oct 27, 1980 | -- | -- | 156 days |
| Dory Funk | Apr 1, 1981 | -- | -- | 122 days |
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Funk was recognized as champion in April, exact date and location unknown.
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The title is retired in late 1981.
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