Current Champion
El Patrón Alberto is the current champion, after beating Nic Nemeth at TripleManía XXXII Mexico City.
History of Championship
The AAA World Heavyweight Championship was created to be the one grand championship in AAA. It's not the first attempt the promotion: the IWC World Heavyweight Championship had this purpose, while the AAA Campeón de Campeones Championship more explicitly tried to fill that void. Both belts failed to catch hold, and became a part of the collection of miscellaneous championships held by AAA wrestlers. The goal of the initial tournament was to take those other titles out of play.
An 8 man tournament was held to determine the first champion. The rules, and structure, of the tournament appeared to change as the tournament was taking progress. The promotion seemed to, after the fact in some cases, stipulate that all tournament matches involving champions were also title matches were possible, causing some wrestlers to pick up book keeping title changes as things progressed.
The final match between Chessman and Mesias had hardcore match elements, as typical for AAA main event matches in this era. Mesias was injured when a planned ladder dive went short. Cibernetico soon involved in himself in the match, and the referee awarded the match and the title to Mesias. Mesias was expected to win the championship, but the finish might have been changed due to the injury. Mesias was carried to medical help after the match.
Cibernetico had a pre-existing rivalry with Mesias, and was clearly set up as the first feud for the title, despite Cibernetico being eliminated earlier in the tournament (due to rudo tricks.) Cibernetico got his first shot at the title at 2007's Guerra de Titanes, with Zorro added to the match as Mesias began to have a breakup with the rest of his Foreign Legion partners. Mesias retained the title on this occasion with help from La Secta, but Cibernetico's partners Los Hellbrothers were able to stop them in the Monterrey rematch, and Cibernetico became the second champion.
After defeating Zorro, who won the Rey de Reyes and also counted on the Foreign Legion's in a failed attempt to win the title, Cibernetico next fought off a challenge from long time ally Chessman. Chessman won a #1 contenders rumble style battle royal to earn the spot. Chessman already was upset about Cibernetico getting the glory while Chessman took the punishment, and their status as champion and top contender only intensified things. After a few false starts, Chessman turned on his friend, but was unable to beat him.
Cibernetico never lost the championship to end his first reign. Instead, he vacated the title on October 24, 2008 at Beisbol Beto Avila, Veracruz after a confrontation between champion with Konnan, whose Foreign Legion team had just won a cage match, making Konnan the man in charge of AAA. Cibernetico declared his contract was with "Dorian" (though he meant Joaquin Roldan and family) and not with AAA, so he was no longer a part of AAA as long as Konnan was in charge. Cibernetico handed his title away, and fulfilled scheduled dates before leaving the company.
Instead of another tournament, now tecnico Mesias and Zorro meant as top contenders for the championship. Mesias defeated Chessman in a cage match at 2009's Rey de Reyes to retain the championship, but would lose to then current UWA World Heavyweight Champion Dr. Wagner Jr. in a match with only the AAA title on the line at TripleMania 17.
Dr. Wagner Jr. won the AAA World Heavyweight Championship in a great match at TripleMania. While the first Mesias/Wagner match was a tecnico versus tecnico match, Dr. Wagner Jr. worked more as a rudo as his championship reign went on (though the crowd still usually supported Wagner over Mesias.) Dr. Wagner successfully defended the championship versus both Cibernetico and Mesias at Verano de Escandalo, 2009 in a cage match, then defeated Mesias on his own at Heroes Inmortales III. However, in both matches, Wagner was assisted in victory by interference from the rest of the Wagner Maniacos.
Mesias was given one more shot at Guerra de Titanes, 2009, with the agreements that it'd be Mesias' final shot, there would be no banned maneuvers, there would be no outside interference, and it'd be held inside the dome cage, with pinfall rules. Despite the agreement, the Wagner Maniacos did come to the ring to interfere, but were waved off by Dr. Wagner. Mesias defeated Dr. Wagner Jr. with a martinete, a move normally illegal, to finally win the championship match.
Also at Guerra de Titanes, 2009, Latin Lover won a cibernetico to win a title opportunity for Rey de Reyes, 2010. Mesias vs Latin Lover seemed set as a tecnico versus tecnico battle, but plans changed before the show. First, Electroshock demanded to be included in the match, feeling he had earned a title opportunity from winning the 2009 Rey de Reyes. After a series of wins, Electro's request was granted, but TNA's Mr. Anderson was also included to make the match a four way. This would be Mr. Anderson's debut match in the promotion.
For reasons yet to be clear, Latin Lover did not appear at Rey de Reyes, 2010. Without him, Mesias, Electroshock, and Anderson had a three way match, first pinfall or submission winning the title. While Mesias was on the outside, Electrshock put Anderson in his trademark submission and won the match without actually defeating the champion.
Champions Listing
#
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Champion(s)
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Defeated
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Date
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Location
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8 man tournament for initial championship
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1
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El Mesias
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Chessman
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2007.09.16
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Guadalajara
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1
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Zorro Cibernetico
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2007.11.30
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Centro de Convenciones, Madero, Tamaulipas
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2
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Cibernetico
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El Mesias
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2008.03.16
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Plaza de Monumental de Monterrey, Monterrey
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1
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Zorro
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2008.06.13
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Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
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2
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El Mesias Konnan
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2008.07.11
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Auditorio de Tijuana
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3
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Chessman
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2008.09.14
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Auditorio Benito Juarez, Zapopan, Jalisco
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4
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Zorro Kenzo Suzuki
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2008.10.19
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Salon Sagitario
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title vacated on October 24, 2008, when Cibernetico quits the company
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decision match for vacant title with Charly Manson as special referee
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3
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El Mesias [2]
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Zorro
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2008.12.06
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Plaza de Toros La, Orizaba, Veracruz
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1
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Chessman
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2009.03.15
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Plaza de Toros Nuevo Progreso
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4
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Dr. Wagner Jr.
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El Mesias
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2009.06.13
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Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
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1
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Cibernetico El Mesias
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2009.08.21
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Centro de Convenciones, Madero, Tamaulipas
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2
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El Mesias
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2009.09.26
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Arena Monterrey
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3
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Cibernetico El Mesias
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2009.10.11
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Poliforum Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
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5
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El Mesias [3]
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Dr. Wagner Jr.
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2009.12.11
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Centro de Convenciones, Madero, Tamaulipas
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6
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Electroshock
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El Mesias Mr. Anderson
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2010.03.12
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Plaza de Toros Santa Maria, Queretaro
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7
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Dr. Wagner Jr. [2]
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Electroshock
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2010.06.05
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Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
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1
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Silver King Vampiro
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2010.08.14
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Plaza de Toros La Concorida, Orizaba, Veracruz
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2
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Silver King
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2010.10.01
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Centro de Convenciones, Madero, Tamaulipas
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8
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El Zorro
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Dr. Wagner Jr.
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2010.12.05
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Auditorio Benito Juarez, Zapopan, Jalisco
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1
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Charly Manson
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2011.03.18
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Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes
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9
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Jeff Jarrett
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El Zorro
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2011.06.18
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Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
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1
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Dr. Wagner Jr. LA Park
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2011.07.31
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Plaza de Toros Nuevo Progresso, Guadalajara
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10
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El Mesias [4]
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Jeff Jarrett
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2012.03.18
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Auditorio Benito Juarez, Zapopan, Jalisco
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1
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el Hijo del Perro Aguayo
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2012.08.05
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City
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11
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Texano Jr.
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El Mesias
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2012.12.02
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Auditorio Benito Juarez - Zapopan, Jalisco
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1
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Argenis
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2013.02.03
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Palenque de la Feria - Pachuca, Hidalgo
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2
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Zumbi
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2013.03.03
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Domo de la Feria - San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi
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3
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Blue Demon Jr.
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2013.03.17
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Plaza de Toros Monumental - Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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4
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Ricky Banderas
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2013.04.21
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Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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5
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Argenis
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2013.04.27
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Plaza de Toros Belisario Arteaga - Chilpancingo, Guerrero
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6
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Heavy Metal
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2013.06.16
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico - Mexico City
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7[1]
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Lucky Boy
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2013.07.15
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Polideportivo La Huizachera - Tehuacan, Puebla
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8
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Mascara Año 2000 Jr.
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2013.09.20
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Auditorio Americo Villarreal - Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas
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9
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Psycho Clown
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2013.10.18
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Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo de Puebla - Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla
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10
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Psycho Clown
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2013.12.29
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Arena Coliseo de Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León
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11
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Psycho Clown
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2014.06.07
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Plaza de Toros La Concordia, Orizaba, Veracruz
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12
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Psycho Clown
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2014.07.18
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Auditorio Genaro Borrego, Jerez, Zacatecas
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13
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La Parka Perro Aguayo Jr.
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2014.08.28
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Expo, Guadalupe, Nuevo León
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12
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El Patrón Alberto
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Texano Jr.
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2014.12.07
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Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Jalisco
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1
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Texano Jr.
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2015.01.25
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Lucha Underground Temple
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2
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Cage
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2015.06.14
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Arena Monterrey
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3
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Johnny Mundo
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2015.10.04
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Domo San Luis, San Luis Potosi
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Championship vacated after El Patrón Alberto leaves AAA for WWE. Decision match for vacant title on 2016.03.23
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13
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Texano Jr. [2]
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El Mesias
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2016.03.23
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San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi
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1
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Brian Cage Dr. Wagner Jr.
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2016.08.28
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico - Mexico City
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2
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El Mesías Pentagón Jr.
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2016.10.28
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Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutierrez Moreno - Tijuana, Baja California
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3
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Dr. Wagner Jr.
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2017.03.05
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Plaza de Toros Rodolfo Rodriguez el Pana, Apizaco, Tlaxcala
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14
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Johnny Mundo
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Hijo del Fantasma Texano Jr.
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2017.03.19
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Arena Jose Sulaiman, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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1
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Texano Jr.
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2017.06.30
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Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico
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2
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Hijo del Fantasma Texano Jr.
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2017.07.21
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Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez de Tijuana
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3
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Hijo del Fantasma Texano Jr.
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2017.08.26
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico - Mexico City
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4
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Rey Wagner
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2017.10.01
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Domo de San Luis Potosi in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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15
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Rey Wagner [3]
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Johnny Mundo
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2018.01.26
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Gimnasio Juan de la Barrera in Mexico City, Mexico
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1
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La Parka
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2018.02.09
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Palenque de la Feria Nacional De San Marcos in Aguascalientes
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2
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Hernandez
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2018.04.20
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Auditorio de Tijuana
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3
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Pagano
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2018.05.18
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Polideportivo La Huizachera, Tehuacán, Puebla
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16
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Jeff Jarrett [2]
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Rey Wagner Rey Mysterio Jr.
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2018.06.03
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Plaza de Toros La Monumental, Monterrey, Nuevo León
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17
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Fenix
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Jeff Jarrett Brian Cage Rich Swann
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2018.08.25
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico
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1
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Aeroboy
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2018.09.23
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Arena GALLI, Villa Park, Illinois
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2
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Laredo Kid Puma King Taurus
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2019.08.10
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Lienzo Charro Prof. Enrique Gonzalez, Saltillo, Coahuila
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18
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Kenny Omega
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Fenix
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2019.10.19
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Coliseo La Concordia, Orizaba, Veracruz
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1
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Jack Evans
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2019.11.20
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Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana
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2
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Dragon Lee
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2019.12.01
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Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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3
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Sammy Guevara
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2020.03.25
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Daily's Place, Jacksonville, Florida
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4
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Laredo Kid
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2020.12.12
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Arena Ciudad de México
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5
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Andrade el Idolo
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2021.08.14
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Arena Ciudad de México
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|
The title was vacated on November 22, 2021, when Kenny Omega was declared unable to defend it due to injuries.
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19
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Hijo del Vikingo
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Samuray del Sol Bandido Bobby Fish Jay Lethal
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2021.12.04
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Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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1
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Aramis
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2021.12.03
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Auxiliary Ring, Auditorio de Tijuana
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[2]
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2
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Laredo Kid
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2021.12.05
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Arena Pavillon del Norte
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3
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John Superstar
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2022.02.19
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Estadio Universitario Beto Ávila, Veracruz, Veracruz
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4
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Laredo Kid Bandido
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2022.08.11
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Plaza de Toros el Ponal, Teziutlan, Puebla
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5
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Laredo Kid Flamita
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2022.09.25
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Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla, Puebla
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6
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Fenix
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2022.10.15
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico
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7
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Adam Brooks
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2022.10.28
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Whitehorse Function and Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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8
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Bandido
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2022.12.28
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Arena GNP, Acapulco, Guerrero
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9
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Rey Horus Flamita
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2023.01.22
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Century Center, South Bend, Indiana
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10
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Black Taurus Komander
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2023.03.30
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Globe Theatre, Los Angeles, California
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11
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Komander
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2023.03.31
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Galen Center, Los Angeles, California
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12
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Rich Swann Shane Strickland Komander
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2023.04.16
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Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey
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13
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Dralistico
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2023.04.19
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Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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14
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Myzteziz Jr. Komander
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2023.05.03
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Lienzo Charro, Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz
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15
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Joey Janela Juventud Guerrera
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2023.05.27
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The Nerd, Las Vegas, Nevada
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16
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Dralistico Komander
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2023.05.31
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Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
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17
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Kenny Omega
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2023.07.15
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Estadio Chevron, Tijuana, Baja California
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18
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Mike Bailey Daga Jack Cartwheel
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2023.08.12
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico
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19
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Gringo Loco
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2023.08.25
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UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney, Australia
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20
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Emman Azman
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2023.08.26
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Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
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21
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Mitch Ryder
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2023.08.27
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Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
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22
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Dralistico
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2023.11.19
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Gimnasio Municipal Josue Neri Santos, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
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23
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Black Taurus
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2023.12.15
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Curtis Culwell Center, Garland, Texas
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24
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Black Taurus
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2023.12.20
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Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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25
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Taurus
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2023.12.25
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Arena Naucalpan
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26
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Action Andretti
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2024.01.10
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Daily's Place, Jacksonville, Florida
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title vacated on 2024.03.16 after Hijo del Vikingo is unable to defend due to injuries
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20
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Nic Nemeth
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El Patrón Alberto
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2024.04.27
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Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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1
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Eddie Colón
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2024.06.22
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Coliseo de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
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21
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El Patrón Alberto
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Nic Nemeth
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2024.08.17
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Arena Ciudad de Mexico
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title change
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successful title defense
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championship matches which were announced, but results were not found
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Sources:
- ↑ extremely dubious; no whistle was blown to start the match or graphic was shown, Texano simply powerbombed Lucky Boy and had his referee count three
- ↑ taped before the title change, retroactively made a title match
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