NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version)
- NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version)
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The Vancouver version of the NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship was defended as the top singles title in Vancouver-based Big Time Wrestling and its successor, NWA All Star Wrestling, from 1959 until sometime after the last champion, Gene Kiniski, won the title in 1963[1]
| Wrestler: |
Times: |
Date: |
Location: |
Notes: |
| Whipper Billy Watson |
1 |
Prior to July 1959 |
|
Reigning Toronto version champion - recognized in Vancouver |
| Gene Kiniski |
1 |
August 21, 1961 |
Vancouver, BC |
| Whipper Billy Watson |
2 |
August 23, 1961 |
Vancouver, BC |
| Mike Sharpe Sr. |
1 |
December 14, 1962 |
Calgary, AB |
| Whipper Billy Watson |
3 |
December 21, 1962 |
Calgary, AB |
| Gene Kiniski |
2 |
July 22, 1963 |
Vancouver, BC |
| Title retired |
|
|
|
Title abandoned |
References
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (4th Edition 2006). Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
External links
Categories:
- National Wrestling Alliance championships
- Sport in Vancouver
- Professional wrestling in Canada
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