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: |
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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. |