NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version)
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The Vancouver version of the NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship was defended as the top singles title in Vancouver-based Big Time Wrestling and its successor, NWA All Star Wrestling, from 1959 until sometime after the last champion, Gene Kiniski, won the title in 1963[1]
| Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Location: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipper Billy Watson | 1 | Prior to July 1959 | Reigning Toronto version champion - recognized in Vancouver | |
| Gene Kiniski | 1 | August 21, 1961 | Vancouver, BC | |
| Whipper Billy Watson | 2 | August 23, 1961 | Vancouver, BC | |
| Mike Sharpe Sr. | 1 | December 14, 1962 | Calgary, AB | |
| Whipper Billy Watson | 3 | December 21, 1962 | Calgary, AB | |
| Gene Kiniski | 2 | July 22, 1963 | Vancouver, BC | |
| Title retired | Title abandoned |
[edit] References
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (4th Edition 2006). Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
