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Ohio Heavyweight Championship
(July 7, 1933—Late 1930s)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Ed Meske Jul 7, 1933 Live Event Massillon, USA
Defeated Charlie Fox to be crown the inaugural champion. Last known defense occured on August 3, 1934 in Massillon, OH.
-- Aug 3, 1934 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- --
George McCloud -- --
Recognized as champion as early as January 13, 1936 in Mansfield, OH.
Frank Sexton Mar 25, 1936 Live Event Columbus, USA 91 days
George McCloud [2] Jun 24, 1936 Live Event Columbus, USA 639 days
Frank Sexton [2] Mar 25, 1938 Live Event Chillicothe, USA 329 days
Last known defense occurred on February 17, 1939 in Mansfield, OH.
National Wrestling Alliance/
Midwest Wrestling Association
Heavyweight Championship
(August 1955 - Early 1962)
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Dick Hutton -- --
Recognized as champion on August 23, 1955 in Dayton, OH.
Pat O'Connor Sep 22, 1955 Live Event Columbus, USA 28 days
Dick Hutton [2] Oct 20, 1955 Live Event Columbus, USA
Bill Miller 1956 -- --
Recognized as champion in early February of 1956.
Gene Stanlee Feb 2, 1956 Live Event Columbus, USA 77 days
Bobo Brazil Apr 19, 1956 Live Event Columbus, USA
-- Feb 1, 1957 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- 1957 --
Bill Miller [2] 1957 -- --
Recognized as champion in March of 1957, details of title win unknown.
Bob McCune Mar 1957 -- --
Recognized as champion early March of 1957. A match between Miller & McCune occurred on March 2, results unknown.
The Zebra Kid Apr 6, 1957 Live Event Columbus, USA 110 days
Billy Darnell Jul 25, 1957 Live Event Columbus, USA 7 days
Paul DeGalles Aug 1, 1957 Live Event Columbus, USA 7 days
Billy Darnell [2] Aug 8, 1957 Live Event Columbus, USA
Ed Francis Feb 1958 -- --
Recognized as champion in February of 1958.
Leon Graham Feb 6, 1958 Live Event Columbus, USA 205 days
Juan Sebastian Aug 30, 1958 Live Event Reynoldsburg, USA
Some records recognize Leon Graham as champion at multiple events in September.
-- Oct 1, 1958 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- --
** Vacated ** -- --
Ilio DiPaolo 1960 -- --
Recognized as winning a tournament for the vacant title in 1960.
Magnificent Maurice 1960 -- --
Recognized as champion in October of 1960.
Karol Krauser Oct 15, 1960 Live Event Cincinnati, USA 49 days
-- Dec 3, 1960 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- Dec 21, 1960 --
Ilio DiPaolo [2] Dec 21, 1960 Live Event Toledo, USA
Defeated Ray Shire for the vacant title, reason for vacancy unknown, as Krauser was still recognized as champion on December 3.
-- May 12, 1961 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- 1961 --
Johnny Berand 1961 -- --
Recognized as champion on June 10 & 16.
-- 1961 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- 1961 --
Steve Stanlee 1961 -- --
Recognized as champion on July 1.
-- 1961 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- 1961 --
Frankie Talaber 1961 -- --
Recognized as champion on July 13.
-- 1961 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- Aug 19, 1961 --
Johnny Berand [2] Aug 19, 1961 -- -- 57 days
Leon Graham [2] Oct 15, 1961 -- -- 47 days
Recognized as champion before Maurice in 1961.
Magnificent Maurice [2] Dec 1, 1961 -- -- 45 days
Title abandoned in early 1962.