Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams) championships explained

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.

UWF Americas Championship

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]

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Dan Spivey1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated Johnny Ace to win the title[2]

UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship

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]

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Bob Orton, Jr.1July 24, 1993Minot, NDTitle awarded
VacantOctober 10, 1993(N/A)Title retired

UWF Israeli Championship

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.

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Joshua Ben-Gurion1May 10, 1991New York, NYTitle awarded[4]
VacantSeptember 16, 1991(N/A)Title retired

UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship

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.

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Jack Armstrong1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated Mando Guerrero to win the title[5]

UWF MGM Grand Championship

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.

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Tyler Mane1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated Steve Ray to win the title[6]

UWF Midget World Championship

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.

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Little Tokyo1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated the Karate Kid to win the title[7]

UWF North American Championship

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]

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Tony Capone1November 16, 1991Mt. Vernon, NYTitle awarded
VacantDecember 2, 1991(N/A)Title retired

UWF Southern States Championship

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

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Bob Orton, Jr.1June 19, 1992Spartanburg, SCWin a 6-man tournament final.[9]
Paul Orndorff1June 22, 1992Spartanburg, SC
VacantOctober 8, 1992(N/A)Title vacated after Orndorff left promotion
Bob Orton, Jr.2September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVTitle awarded

UWF SportsChannel Television Championship

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]

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Steve Williams1June 9, 1991Palmetto, FLDefeated Bam Bam Bigelow in tournament final[13]
StrippedJune 19, 1992Spartanburg, SCTitle vacated after Williams left promotion.
Sonny Beach1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated Dr. Feelgood to win the vacant title[14]

UWF Women's World Championship

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

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Rockin' Robin1June 9, 1991Palmetto, FLDefeated Candi Divine to win the title[15]
VacantNovember 16, 1991(N/A)
Candi Devine1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated Tina Moretti to win the title
Miss Texas1December 5, 1994Memphis, TNDefeated Candi Divine on USWA card to win the title

UWF World Heavyweight Championship

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.[16]

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Steve Williams1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVTitle awarded

UWF World Tag Team Championship

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.

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The Killer Bees
1September 23, 1994Las Vegas, NVDefeated The New Powers of Pain (The Warlord and Power Warrior) to win the titles[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will. Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. 2006. 4th. 0-9698161-5-4.
  2. Web site: UWF Americas Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  3. Web site: UWF Intercontinental Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  4. Web site: UWF Israeli Championship. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  5. Web site: UWF Junior Heavyweight Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  6. Web site: UWF MGM Grand Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  7. Web site: UWF Midget Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  8. Web site: UWF North American Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  9. Web site: UWF Southern States Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  10. Web site: UWF Sportschannel TV Title Tournament 1991. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  11. Web site: Beach Brawl. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  12. Web site: Information about Herb Abram's Universal Wrestling Federation. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  13. Web site: UWF Sportschannel TV Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  14. Web site: Blackjack Brawl. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  15. Web site: UWF Women's Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  16. Web site: UWF World Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.
  17. Web site: UWF Tag Team Title. Pro Wrestling History. 2008-01-26.