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The '''UWF Americas Championship''' was a short lived secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] that was created not long before the federation folded.<ref name="Titles">{{cite book|author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will| title=Wrestling Title Histories|publisher=Archeus Communications|year=2006|edition=4th|ISBN= 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
The '''UWF Americas Championship''' was a short lived secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] that was created not long before the federation folded.<ref name="Titles">{{cite book|author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will| title=Wrestling Title Histories|publisher=Archeus Communications|year=2006|edition=4th|ISBN= 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>


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|[[Dan Spivey]]
|[[Dan Spivey]]
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|September 23, 1994
|September 23, 1994
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|Defeated [[John Laurinaitis|Johnny Ace]] to win the title<ref name=amer>{{cite web|title=UWF Americas Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#americas|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated [[John Laurinaitis|Johnny Ace]] to win the title<ref name=amer>{{cite web|title=UWF Americas Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#americas|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|}
|}


==UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship==
==UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship==
The '''UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to [[Bob Orton, Jr.]] at a television taping, but it was only defended once.<ref name=int>{{cite web|title=UWF Intercontinental Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#ic|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
The '''UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to [[Bob Orton, Jr.]] at a television taping, but it was only defended once.<ref name=int>{{cite web|title=UWF Intercontinental Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#ic|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>


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|[[Bob Orton, Jr.]]
|[[Bob Orton, Jr.]]
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The '''UWF Israeli Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to [[Scott L. Schwartz|Joshua Ben-Gurion]] in May 1991 and retired in November 1991.<ref name=isr/>
The '''UWF Israeli Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to [[Scott L. Schwartz|Joshua Ben-Gurion]] in May 1991 and retired in November 1991.<ref name=isr/>


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|[[Scott L. Schwartz|Joshua Ben-Gurion]]
|[[Scott L. Schwartz|Joshua Ben-Gurion]]
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|May 10, 1991
|May 10, 1991
|[[New York, NY]]
|[[New York, NY]]
|Title awarded<ref name=isr>{{cite web|title=UWF Israeli Championship|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#israeli|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Title awarded<ref name=isr>{{cite web|title=UWF Israeli Championship|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#israeli|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan=2|Vacant
|colspan=2|Vacant
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The '''UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. Jack Armstrong became the first and only champion by defeating [[Mando Guerrero]] at the final UWF show.<ref name=jun/>
The '''UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. Jack Armstrong became the first and only champion by defeating [[Mando Guerrero]] at the final UWF show.<ref name=jun/>


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|Jack Armstrong
|Jack Armstrong
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|September 23, 1994
|September 23, 1994
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|Defeated [[Mando Guerrero]] to win the title<ref name=jun>{{cite web|title=UWF Junior Heavyweight Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#junior|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated [[Mando Guerrero]] to win the title<ref name=jun>{{cite web|title=UWF Junior Heavyweight Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#junior|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|}
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The '''UWF MGM Grand Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. [[Tyler Mane]] became the first and only champion by defeating Steve Ray at the final UWF show.<ref name=mgm/>
The '''UWF MGM Grand Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. [[Tyler Mane]] became the first and only champion by defeating Steve Ray at the final UWF show.<ref name=mgm/>


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|[[Tyler Mane]]
|[[Tyler Mane]]
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|September 23, 1994
|September 23, 1994
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|Defeated Steve Ray to win the title<ref name=mgm>{{cite web|title=UWF MGM Grand Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#mgm|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated Steve Ray to win the title<ref name=mgm>{{cite web|title=UWF MGM Grand Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#mgm|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|}
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The '''UWF Midget World Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. At the final UWF show, [[Shigeri Akabane|Little Tokyo]] beat the Karate Kid to become the first and only champion.<ref name=midget/>
The '''UWF Midget World Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. At the final UWF show, [[Shigeri Akabane|Little Tokyo]] beat the Karate Kid to become the first and only champion.<ref name=midget/>


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|[[Shigeri Akabane|Little Tokyo]]
|[[Shigeri Akabane|Little Tokyo]]
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|September 23, 1994
|September 23, 1994
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|Defeated the Karate Kid to win the title<ref name=midget>{{cite web|title=UWF Midget Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#midget|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated the Karate Kid to win the title<ref name=midget>{{cite web|title=UWF Midget Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#midget|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|}
|}


==UWF North American Championship==
==UWF North American Championship==
The '''UWF North American Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to Tony Capone at a television taping and defended once before being retired.<ref name=na>{{cite web|title=UWF North American Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#na|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
The '''UWF North American Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. It was awarded to Tony Capone at a television taping and defended once before being retired.<ref name=na>{{cite web|title=UWF North American Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#na|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>


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|Tony Capone
|Tony Capone
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|-
|colspan=2|Vacant
|colspan=2|Vacant
|1991
|December 2, 1991
|(N/A)
|(N/A)
|Title retired<ref name=na/>
|Title retired<ref name=na/>
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The '''UWF Southern States Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]].
The '''UWF Southern States Championship''' was a secondary title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]].


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|[[Bob Orton, Jr.]]
|[[Bob Orton, Jr.]]
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|June 19, 1992
|June 19, 1992
|[[Spartanburg, SC]]
|[[Spartanburg, SC]]
|Title awarded, although it is claimed on television that Orton won the title from [[Ronnie Garvin]]<ref name=south>{{cite web|title=UWF Southern States Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#southern|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Win a 6-man tournament final.<ref name=south>{{cite web|title=UWF Southern States Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#southern|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
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|[[Paul Orndorff]]
|[[Paul Orndorff]]
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|-
|colspan=2|Vacant
|colspan=2|Vacant
|1992
|October 8, 1992
|(N/A)
|(N/A)
|Title vacated after Orndorff left promotion<ref name=south/>
|Title vacated after Orndorff left promotion<ref name=south/>
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==UWF SportsChannel Television Championship==
==UWF SportsChannel Television Championship==
The '''UWF SportsChannel Television Championship''' was the premier title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] from 1991 through 1992. The belt was introduced through a 16-man Tournament held during TV Tapings in April 1991 and June 1991.<ref name=tourn>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftourney.html|title=UWF Sportschannel TV Title Tournament 1991
The '''UWF SportsChannel Television Championship''' was the premier title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] from 1991 through 1992. The belt was introduced through a 16-man Tournament held during TV Tapings in April 1991 and June 1991.<ref name=tourn>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftourney.html|title=UWF Sportschannel TV Title Tournament 1991
|work=Pro Wrestling History|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> The winner of the tournament was crowned in a finals match at Beach Brawl.<ref name=beach>{{cite web|title=Beach Brawl|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfcards.html#060991|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> The title was named after [[SportsChannel]], the network that aired UWF's weekly series ''[[UWF Fury Hour|Fury Hour]]''.<ref name=about>{{cite web|title=Information about Herb Abram's Universal Wrestling Federation|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfabout.html|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref> The winner of the tournament was crowned in a finals match at Beach Brawl.<ref name=beach>{{cite web|title=Beach Brawl|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfcards.html#060991|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref> The title was named after [[SportsChannel]], the network that aired UWF's weekly series ''[[UWF Fury Hour|Fury Hour]]''.<ref name=about>{{cite web|title=Information about Herb Abram's Universal Wrestling Federation|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfabout.html|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>


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|[["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]]
|[["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]]
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|June 9, 1991
|June 9, 1991
|[[Palmetto, FL]]
|[[Palmetto, FL]]
|Defeated [[Bam Bam Bigelow]] in tournament final<ref name=channel>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#tv|title=UWF Sportschannel TV Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated [[Bam Bam Bigelow]] in tournament final<ref name=channel>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#tv|title=UWF Sportschannel TV Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan=2|Stripped
|colspan=2|Stripped
|June 19, 1992
|June 19, 1992
|[[Spartanburg, SC]]
|[[Spartanburg, SC]]
|Title vacated after Williams left promotion.<ref name=channel/><ref>{{Citation|last=Jonathan Plombon|title=Herb Abrams' UWF - Special Report - Steve Williams Stripped of the Belt|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QkDQyvy7LE|access-date=2019-02-06}}</ref>
|Title vacated after Williams left promotion.<ref name=channel/><ref>{{Citation|last=Jonathan Plombon|title=Herb Abrams' UWF - Special Report - Steve Williams Stripped of the Belt|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QkDQyvy7LE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/9QkDQyvy7LE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-02-06}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Sunny Beach (wrestler)|Sonny Beach]]
|[[Sunny Beach (wrestler)|Sonny Beach]]
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|September 23, 1994
|September 23, 1994
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, NV]]
|Defeated Dr. Feelgood to win the vacant title<ref name=black>{{cite web|title=Blackjack Brawl|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfcards.html#092394|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref><ref name=channel/>
|Defeated Dr. Feelgood to win the vacant title<ref name=black>{{cite web|title=Blackjack Brawl|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwfcards.html#092394|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref><ref name=channel/>
|}
|}


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The '''UWF Women's World Championship''' was a title that could only be won by women in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]].
The '''UWF Women's World Championship''' was a title that could only be won by women in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]].


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|[[Robin Smith (wrestler)|Rockin' Robin]]
|[[Robin Smith (wrestler)|Rockin' Robin]]
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|June 9, 1991
|June 9, 1991
|[[Palmetto, FL]]
|[[Palmetto, FL]]
|Defeated Candi Divine to win the title<ref name=women>{{cite web|title=UWF Women's Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#women|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|Defeated Candi Divine to win the title<ref name=women>{{cite web|title=UWF Women's Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#women|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan=2|Vacant
|colspan=2|Vacant
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==UWF World Heavyweight Championship==
==UWF World Heavyweight Championship==
The '''UWF Heavyweight Championship''' was intended to be the premier title of the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] in 1994. It was awarded to [["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]] on September 23, 1994, but it was not seen again after that show.<ref name=whc>{{cite web|title=UWF World Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#uwf|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref>
The '''UWF World Heavyweight Championship''' was intended to be the premier title of the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]] in 1994. It was awarded to [["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]] on September 23, 1994, but it was not seen again after that show.<ref name=whc>{{cite web|title=UWF World Title|work=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/indy/uwf/uwftitles.html#uwf|access-date=2008-01-26}}</ref>


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|[["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]]
|[["Dr. Death" Steve Williams|Steve Williams]]
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The '''UWF World Tag Team Championship''' was a title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. [[The Killer Bees (wrestling)|The Killer Bees]] won the title at the UWF's final show, so the belts were never defended.<ref name=tag/>
The '''UWF World Tag Team Championship''' was a title in the [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)|Universal Wrestling Federation]]. [[The Killer Bees (wrestling)|The Killer Bees]] won the title at the UWF's final show, so the belts were never defended.<ref name=tag/>


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Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) was a professional wrestling promotion based in Marina del Rey, California from 1990 to 1996. This is a list of titles that were awarded and defended in the UWF.

Not all championships were active during the entire history of the promotion.

Herb Abrams holding the UWF SportsChannel Television Championship at New York Penta in May 1991

UWF Americas Championship

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The UWF Americas Championship was a short lived secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation that was created not long before the federation folded.[1]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Dan Spivey 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated Johnny Ace to win the title[2]

UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship

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The UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. It was awarded to Bob Orton, Jr. at a television taping, but it was only defended once.[3]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Bob Orton, Jr. 1 July 24, 1993 Minot, ND Title awarded[3]
Vacant October 10, 1993 (N/A) Title retired[3]

UWF Israeli Championship

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The UWF Israeli Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. It was awarded to Joshua Ben-Gurion in May 1991 and retired in November 1991.[4]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Joshua Ben-Gurion 1 May 10, 1991 New York, NY Title awarded[4]
Vacant September 16, 1991 (N/A) Title retired[4]

UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship

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The UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. Jack Armstrong became the first and only champion by defeating Mando Guerrero at the final UWF show.[5]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Jack Armstrong 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated Mando Guerrero to win the title[5]

UWF MGM Grand Championship

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The UWF MGM Grand Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. Tyler Mane became the first and only champion by defeating Steve Ray at the final UWF show.[6]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Tyler Mane 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated Steve Ray to win the title[6]

UWF Midget World Championship

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The UWF Midget World Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. At the final UWF show, Little Tokyo beat the Karate Kid to become the first and only champion.[7]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Little Tokyo 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated the Karate Kid to win the title[7]

UWF North American Championship

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The UWF North American Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. It was awarded to Tony Capone at a television taping and defended once before being retired.[8]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Tony Capone 1 November 16, 1991 Mt. Vernon, NY Title awarded[8]
Vacant December 2, 1991 (N/A) Title retired[8]

UWF Southern States Championship

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The UWF Southern States Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling Federation.

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Bob Orton, Jr. 1 June 19, 1992 Spartanburg, SC Win a 6-man tournament final.[9]
Paul Orndorff 1 June 22, 1992 Spartanburg, SC [9]
Vacant October 8, 1992 (N/A) Title vacated after Orndorff left promotion[9]
Bob Orton, Jr. 2 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Title awarded[9]

UWF SportsChannel Television Championship

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The UWF SportsChannel Television Championship was the premier title in the Universal Wrestling Federation from 1991 through 1992. The belt was introduced through a 16-man Tournament held during TV Tapings in April 1991 and June 1991.[10] The winner of the tournament was crowned in a finals match at Beach Brawl.[11] The title was named after SportsChannel, the network that aired UWF's weekly series Fury Hour.[12]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Steve Williams 1 June 9, 1991 Palmetto, FL Defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in tournament final[13]
Stripped June 19, 1992 Spartanburg, SC Title vacated after Williams left promotion.[13][14]
Sonny Beach 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated Dr. Feelgood to win the vacant title[15][13]

UWF Women's World Championship

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The UWF Women's World Championship was a title that could only be won by women in the Universal Wrestling Federation.

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Rockin' Robin 1 June 9, 1991 Palmetto, FL Defeated Candi Divine to win the title[16]
Vacant November 16, 1991 (N/A)
Candi Devine 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated Tina Moretti to win the title[16]
Miss Texas 1 December 5, 1994 Memphis, TN Defeated Candi Divine on USWA card to win the title[16]

UWF World Heavyweight Championship

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The UWF World Heavyweight Championship was intended to be the premier title of the Universal Wrestling Federation in 1994. It was awarded to Steve Williams on September 23, 1994, but it was not seen again after that show.[17]

Wrestler: Reigns: Date: Place: Notes:
Steve Williams 1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Title awarded[17]

UWF World Tag Team Championship

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The UWF World Tag Team Championship was a title in the Universal Wrestling Federation. The Killer Bees won the title at the UWF's final show, so the belts were never defended.[18]

Wrestlers: Reigns together: Date: Place: Notes:
The Killer Bees
(B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell) 		1 September 23, 1994 Las Vegas, NV Defeated The New Powers of Pain (The Warlord and Power Warrior) to win the titles[18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  2. ^ "UWF Americas Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  3. ^ a b c "UWF Intercontinental Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  4. ^ a b c "UWF Israeli Championship". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  5. ^ a b "UWF Junior Heavyweight Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  6. ^ a b "UWF MGM Grand Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  7. ^ a b "UWF Midget Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  8. ^ a b c "UWF North American Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  9. ^ a b c d "UWF Southern States Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  10. ^ "UWF Sportschannel TV Title Tournament 1991". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  11. ^ "Beach Brawl". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  12. ^ "Information about Herb Abram's Universal Wrestling Federation". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  13. ^ a b c "UWF Sportschannel TV Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  14. ^ Jonathan Plombon, Herb Abrams' UWF - Special Report - Steve Williams Stripped of the Belt, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2019-02-06
  15. ^ "Blackjack Brawl". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  16. ^ a b c "UWF Women's Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  17. ^ a b "UWF World Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  18. ^ a b "UWF Tag Team Title". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
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