World Heavyweight Championship (professional Wrestling)
In professional wrestling, the world (heavyweight) championship - alternatively, the global, international or universal (heavyweight) championship - is the name given to certain championships by promoters. A wrestler holding a championship with this name is referred to as the world (heavyweight) champion.
The name is usually (but not always) given to the championship that is presented as being the most prestigious of those contested within a promotion.
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