GWF North American Heavyweight Championship

The GWF North American Heavyweight Championship was the major title in the Global Wrestling Federation in Texas. The title existed from 1991 until 1994, when GWF closed. The title was featured on the promotion's show that aired nationally on ESPN.

Title history

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
The Patriot 1 August 10, 1991 Dallas, TX Defeated Al Perez in tournament final.
Vacated August 16, 1991 Patriot gave up title because Perez' feet were under the ropes during the pinfall.
The Patriot 2 August 23, 1991 Dallas, TX Wins rematch.
The Dark Patriot 1 January 31, 1992 Dallas, TX
"Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert 1 March 27, 1992 Dallas, TX
Vacated May 22, 1992 Gilbert was stripped of the title for failing to defend within 30 days. In reality, the GWF was no longer booking out-of-town talent due to budget cut-backs. Gilbert began wrestling for the USWA and defended the title as the GWF World Heavyweight Championship, despite having been stripped of the title upon his departure.
Scott Putski 1 May 29, 1992 Dallas, TX Defeated Johnny Mantell for the vacant title; top contenders chosen by "Best Won-Loss Record" in the GWF.
Rod Price 1 August 21, 1992 Awarded title after Putski was fired.
Stevie Ray 1 February 5, 1993 Dallas, TX
Rod Price 2 June 30, 1993 Awarded title.
Stripped August 1993 Stripped for actions while on tour of Japan.
Iceman Parsons 1 September 3, 1993 Dallas, TX Defeated Chris Adams by disqualification
Chris Adams 1 December 25, 1993 Dallas, TX
Rod Price 3 April 1, 1994 Dallas, TX
Held up June 3, 1994 Held up after match with Butch Reed.
Butch Reed 1 June 4, 1994 Idabel, OK Wins rematch.
Chris Adams 2 July 1, 1994 Dallas, TX
Title retired September 21, 1994 GWF closes.

See also