AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship

AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship

The All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) World Junior Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling title in Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling, contested exclusively among junior heavyweight (<100 kg (220 lb)) wrestlers. It was created on July 31, 1986 when Hiro Saito defeated Brad Armstrong in a tournament final. There have been a total of 23 recognized champions who have had a combined 34 official reigns.

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