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{{Infobox championship {{Short description|Former professional wrestling championship}}
{{Infobox pro wrestling championship
|image=WWF Light Heavyweight belt.jpg
|caption=The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship belt (WWE logo version, never used.) |image=File:WWF Light Heavyweight belt.jpg
|caption=The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship belt with the WWF scratch logo<br>({{circa|2001}})
|championshipname=WWF Light Heavyweight Championship |championshipname=WWF Light Heavyweight Championship
|promotion=] |promotion=] (March 26, 1981{{snd}}June 16, 1995)<br>] (June 16, 1995{{snd}}November 5, 1997)<br>] (November 5, 1997{{snd}}March 8, 2002)
|firstchamp=Perro Aguayo |firstchamp=]<br/>] (as per WWE's official title history)
|finalchamp=]
|created=March 26, 1981
|created=March 26, 1981<br/>December 7, 1997 (as per WWE's official title history)
|mostreigns=] & ]<br />(]) |mostreigns=] and ]<br />(])
|longestreign=Villano III (826 days)
|shortestreign=Perro Aguayo (8 days) |longestreign=] (826 days)
|oldest=Perro Aguayo (43 years, 9 months) |shortestreign=] and ] (8 days)
|oldest=] (43 years, 9 months)
|youngest=]<br />(21 years, 63 days) |youngest=]<br />(21 years, 63 days)
|heaviest=] ({{convert|236|lb|kg|abbr=on}}) |heaviest=] ({{convert|236|lb|kg|abbr=on}})
|lightest=]<br />({{convert|180|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}) |lightest=]<br />({{convert|180|lb|kg st|abbr=on}})
|titleretired=March 8, 2002
|tallest=]<br />({{height|ft=6|in=1}})
|shortest=]<br />({{height|ft=5|in=8}})
|titleretired=November 30, 2001
|pastlookimages=
}} }}
The '''World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Light Heavyweight Championship''' was a ] ]. The title was challenged by ] at a maximum weight of 215&nbsp;lbs.


The '''WWF Light Heavyweight Championship''' was a ] in the ] (WWF, now WWE) promotion. The title was challenged by ] at a maximum weight of 215&nbsp;lbs (before deactivation, the weight limit was changed to 220&nbsp;Ibs). It was created on March 26, 1981, for the ] (UWA) in a partnership between the WWF and UWA. On June 16, 1995, the title moved to ], but due to WWF's ownership of the title, it was returned to the WWF in 1997, the year which WWE ]. The inaugural champion in UWA was ], however, the WWE considers the inaugural champion to be ], with his reign beginning on ]. It was retired on March 8, 2002, with ] as the final champion.
== History ==
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in ] for the ]. It eventually migrated to ] as well, although it wasn't considered as an official WWF title until after 1997, when a tournament was held in the ] to crown a champion. Before the tournament, the title was a part of the ].


== History ==
===1997 tournament=== ===1997 tournament===
{{8TeamBracket {{8TeamBracket
| RD1=Quarterfinals<br/>{{small|('']'')}} | RD1=Quarterfinals<br/>{{small|('']'')}}
| RD2=Semifinals<br/>{{small|(''RAW is WAR'')}} | RD2=Semifinals<br/>{{small|(''Raw is War'')}}
| RD3=Finals<br/>{{small|('']'')}} | RD3=Finals<br/>{{small|('']'')}}
| RD1-seed1=Nov. 3 | RD1-seed1=Nov. 3
| RD1-seed2=] | RD1-seed2=]
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| RD1-seed3=Nov. 10 | RD1-seed3=Nov. 10
| RD1-seed4=] | RD1-seed4=]
| RD1-team3=''']''' | RD1-team3=''']'''
| RD1-team4=] | RD1-team4=]
| RD1-score3=Pin | RD1-score3=Pin
| RD1-score4=5:00 | RD1-score4=5:00
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| RD1-seed6=] | RD1-seed6=]
| RD1-team5=Eric Shelley | RD1-team5=Eric Shelley
| RD1-team6=''']''' | RD1-team6=''']'''<sup>4</sup>
| RD1-score5=Pin | RD1-score5=Pin
| RD1-score6=5:27 | RD1-score6=5:27
| RD1-seed7=Nov. 24 | RD1-seed7=Nov. 24
| RD1-seed8=] | RD1-seed8=]
| RD1-team7=''']''' | RD1-team7=''']'''
| RD1-team8= ] | RD1-team8= ]
| RD1-score7=Pin | RD1-score7=Pin
| RD1-score8=3:30 | RD1-score8=3:30
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<sup>1</sup> {{small|This match aired on November 17.}}<br/> <sup>1</sup> {{small|This match aired on November 17.}}<br/>
<sup>2</sup> {{small|These matches aired on December 1.}}<br/> <sup>2</sup> {{small|These matches aired on December 1.}}<br/>
<sup>3</sup> {{small|Christopher won by forfeit after ] chokeslammed Taylor before Christopher made his way to the ring, leaving Taylor unable to compete.}} <sup>3</sup> {{small|Christopher won by forfeit after ] chokeslammed Taylor before Christopher made his way to the ring, leaving Taylor unable to compete.}}<br />
<sup>4</sup> {{small|Per brackets displayed early in the tournament, ] was originally slated to face Eric Shelley. He was replaced by Scott Taylor.}}


===Title deactivation=== ===Title deactivation===
In March 2001, the World Wrestling Federation purchased World Championship Wrestling. Following the conclusion of the ] angle at the ] pay-per-view, the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was abandoned in favor of the ] (a unification match at Survivor Series was cancelled due to X-Pac's injury). The Light Heavyweight Championship was defended by ] at house shows until March 8, 2002, when WWF finally deactivated the title. Simultaneously, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship was rebranded as the WWF Cruiserweight Championship. It would become the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in accordance with the company's name change in May 2002, and it would be defended until September 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/lightheavyweight/|title=Light Heavyweight Championship History|publisher=WWE.com|access-date=2007-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/cruiser/|title=History of the Cruiserweight Championship|publisher=WWE.com|access-date=2008-02-19}}</ref>


== Reigns ==
In March 2001, ] purchased World Championship Wrestling. Following the conclusion of the ] angle at the ] pay-per-view, the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was abandoned in favor of the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. Simultaneously, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship was rebranded as the WWF Cruiserweight Championship. It would become the ] in accordance with the company's name change in May 2002, and it would be defended until September 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/lightheavyweight/|title=Light Heavyweight Championship History|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/cruiser/|title=History of the Cruiserweight Championship|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2008-02-19}}</ref>
{{Main|List of WWF Light Heavyweight Champions}}
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in ] in a tournament which ended with ] defeating ] to become the first recognized champion. It then migrated to the US West Coast before transitioning to ] and then later being defended once again in ] by way of the Michinoku Pro Wrestling promotion. The title would later become popularized and widely defended within the confines of the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, when a tournament was held in the ] to crown a champion. Before the tournament, the title was previously considered a part of the much venerated ].


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Latest revision as of 12:41, 17 November 2024

Former professional wrestling championship
WWF Light Heavyweight Championship
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship belt with the WWF scratch logo
(c. 2001)
Details
PromotionUniversal Wrestling Association (March 26, 1981 – June 16, 1995)
Michinoku Pro Wrestling (June 16, 1995 – November 5, 1997)
World Wrestling Federation (November 5, 1997 – March 8, 2002)
Date establishedMarch 26, 1981
December 7, 1997 (as per WWE's official title history)
Date retiredMarch 8, 2002
Statistics
First champion(s)Perro Aguayo
Taka Michinoku (as per WWE's official title history)
Final champion(s)X-Pac
Most reignsPerro Aguayo and Villano III
(7 reigns)
Longest reignVillano III (826 days)
Shortest reignPerro Aguayo and Scotty 2 Hotty (8 days)
Oldest championPerro Aguayo (43 years, 9 months)
Youngest championEssa Rios
(21 years, 63 days)
Heaviest championShinjiro Otani (236 lb (107 kg))
Lightest championThe Great Sasuke
(180 lb (82 kg; 13 st))

The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling championship in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) promotion. The title was challenged by light heavyweights at a maximum weight of 215 lbs (before deactivation, the weight limit was changed to 220 Ibs). It was created on March 26, 1981, for the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA) in a partnership between the WWF and UWA. On June 16, 1995, the title moved to Michinoku Pro Wrestling, but due to WWF's ownership of the title, it was returned to the WWF in 1997, the year which WWE recognizes as the beginning of the championship's lineage. The inaugural champion in UWA was Perro Aguayo, however, the WWE considers the inaugural champion to be Taka Michinoku, with his reign beginning on December 7, 1997. It was retired on March 8, 2002, with X-Pac as the final champion.

History

1997 tournament

Quarterfinals
(Raw is War)
Semifinals
(Raw is War)
Finals
(D-Generation X: In Your House)
         
Nov. 3 Águila Pin
Hershey Super Loco   5:12  
Nov. 25 Águila Pin
Roanoke Taka Michinoku   6:19  
Nov. 10 Taka Michinoku Pin
Ottawa Devon Storm 5:00
Dec. 7 Taka Michinoku Pin
Springfield Brian Christopher  12:00 
Nov. 11 Eric Shelley Pin
Cornwall Scott Taylor 5:27
Nov. 25 Scott Taylor Forf
Roanoke Brian Christopher
Nov. 24 Brian Christopher Pin
Fayetteville Flash Flanagan 3:30

Notes:
This match aired on November 17.
These matches aired on December 1.
Christopher won by forfeit after Kane chokeslammed Taylor before Christopher made his way to the ring, leaving Taylor unable to compete.
Per brackets displayed early in the tournament, Jerry Lynn was originally slated to face Eric Shelley. He was replaced by Scott Taylor.

Title deactivation

In March 2001, the World Wrestling Federation purchased World Championship Wrestling. Following the conclusion of the Invasion angle at the 2001 Survivor Series pay-per-view, the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was abandoned in favor of the WCW Cruiserweight Championship (a unification match at Survivor Series was cancelled due to X-Pac's injury). The Light Heavyweight Championship was defended by X-Pac at house shows until March 8, 2002, when WWF finally deactivated the title. Simultaneously, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship was rebranded as the WWF Cruiserweight Championship. It would become the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in accordance with the company's name change in May 2002, and it would be defended until September 2007.

Reigns

Main article: List of WWF Light Heavyweight Champions

The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in Japan in a tournament which ended with Perro Aguayo defeating Gran Hamada to become the first recognized champion. It then migrated to the US West Coast before transitioning to Mexico and then later being defended once again in Japan by way of the Michinoku Pro Wrestling promotion. The title would later become popularized and widely defended within the confines of the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, when a tournament was held in the United States to crown a champion. Before the tournament, the title was previously considered a part of the much venerated J-Crown.

See also

References

  1. "Light Heavyweight Championship History". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
  2. "History of the Cruiserweight Championship". WWE.com. Retrieved 2008-02-19.

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