Title History
Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Location: | Notes: |
---|---|---|---|---|
RikidÅzan | 1 | December 22, 1954 | Tokyo, Japan | Defeats Masahiko Kimura. |
Title retired | August 27, 1958 | Championship vacated when Rikidozan wins the NWA International Heavyweight Championship. |
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