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APW Universal Heavyweight Championship

The APW Universal Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship contested in All Pro Wrestling. It was introduced on October 12, 1996, when Robert Thompson defeated Michael Modest in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural champion.

APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
Details
PromotionAll Pro Wrestling
Date establishedOctober 12, 1996
Current champion(s)Marcus Lewis
Date wonSeptember 3, 2022
Statistics
First champion(s)Robert Thompson
Most reignsMaxx Justice and Michael Modest (5 reigns)
Longest reignJeff Cobb (545 days)
Shortest reignEd Morretti (<1 day)

Title history

Key
No.Overall reign number
ReignReign number for the specific champion
DaysNumber of days held
<1Reign lasted less than a day
+Current reign is changing daily
No.ChampionChampionship changeReign statisticsNotesRef.
DateEventLocationReignDays
1Robert ThompsonOctober 12, 1996Night of Champions & LegendsModesto, CA1147Defeated Michael Modest in tournament final to become the first champion.[1][2]
2Manny FernandezMarch 8, 1997Return of the Ragin BullCupertino, CA191[3]
—VacatedJune 7, 1997————Fernandez vacated the title upon leaving the promotion.[2]
3Michael ModestJuly 4, 1997CatfightHayward, CA163Defeated Donovan Morgan in the finals of a tournament to win the vacant title.[2][4]
4Donovan MorganSeptember 5, 1997Sports AnnihilationHayward, CA128[5]
5Michael ModestOctober 3, 1997Night of the Return MatchHayward, CA2119[6]
6Robert ThompsonJanuary 3, 1998The Large GarageSan Jose, CA256[7]
7Maxx JusticeMarch 27, 1998Return to the Large GarageSan Jose, CA135[8]
8Vic GrimesMay 1, 1998Grimes/O'Grady Send-OffHayward, CA18[9]
—VacatedMay 9, 1998————Vacated the title upon leaving the promotion for World Wrestling Federation.[2]
9Maxx JusticeMay 16, 1998Spartanfest '98Pinole, CA2154Defeated Fatu for the vacant title.[2][10]
10Boom Boom CominiOctober 17, 1998Raising Hell in HighlandsNorth Highlands, CA113Defeated Fatu for the vacant title.[11]
11Michael ModestOctober 30, 1998Halloween Hell 2: The Final Garage ShowHayward, CA3133[12]
12Maxx JusticeMarch 12, 1999Last Chance for JusticeHayward, CA350[13]
13Boyce LeGrandeMay 1, 1999Good Things Happen to Bad BoysPinole, CA120[14]
14Maxx JusticeMay 21, 1999Too Hot to HandlePinole, CA4−60[15]
15Vinny MassaroMay 22, 1999Mack Daddy's & Gigolo'sHayward, CA1−58[16]
—VacatedMay 25, 1999————The Pro Wrestling Council ruled that due to outside interference from unlicensed referees, the title would be stripped from Vinny Massaro and held in escrow. A four corners match was to be held on July 10, 1999, in San Jose, including Massaro, Maxx Justice, Michael Modest, and Boyce LeGrande to determine a new champion.[2]
16Maxx JusticeJuly 10, 1999Four Corners MatchSan Jose, CA577Also in the match was Vinny Massaro, Michael Modest, and Boyce LeGrande[17]
17Shane DynastySeptember 25, 1999Road RageLompoc, CA114Justice faced masked newcomer Super Diabliquo for the title and there was a question about who was actually under the mask. In an earlier Battle Royal, Super Diabliquo was thought to be Shane Dynasty, but during the title contest, Dynasty was revealed to be ringside wearing a clown mask. While the referee was distracted, Dynasty was knocked unconscious by the Freaks, stripped to his underwear, then substituted for Chris Ward, who was wrestling as Super Diabliquo. Afterward, he was unmasked and declared the champion.[2][18]
18Michael ModestOctober 9, 1999100th Anniversary ShowPacifica, CA498[19]
19Tony JonesJanuary 15, 2000Millennium MadnessHealdsburg, CA156[20]
20Ma'OchMarch 11, 20005th Anniversary ShowSan Leandro, CA135[21]
21Frank MurdochApril 15, 2000Farewell To Modest: Worldwide Internet TournamentLivingston, CA1133[22]
22The Honky Tonk ManAugust 26, 2000Carnival of Carnage 2Antioch, CA142Tony Jones attempted to hit the Honky Tonk Man with a kendo stick, but accidentally struck Murdoch to give the challenger the victory.[23]
—VacatedOctober 7, 2000Changing of the Guard———APW commissioner Gabe Ramirez declared the title vacant when the Honky Tonk Man failed to appear for a title defense.
23Ed MorettiOctober 7, 2000Changing of the GuardSan Francisco, CA1<1APW commissioner Gabe Ramirez awarded the title to Ed Moretti when Honky Tonk Man failed to appear for a title defense.[2][24]
24Donovan MorganOctober 7, 2000Changing of the GuardSan Francisco, CA2193Morgan defeated Moretti the same evening for the title. Morgan also held the APW Worldwide Internet Championship in conjunction with the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship.[24]
25Vic CapriApril 18, 2001N/AChicago, IL145During Morgan's tour of the Midwest, he was upset by 2000 KOTI participant Vic Capri in a Two out of Three falls Ladder match. Capri became the first person outside of APW to win the title.
26Michael ModestJune 2, 2001Land of the GiantsPacifica, CA5149[25]
—VacatedOctober 29, 2001————
27Robert ThompsonMay 11, 2002Live EventPacifica, CA3167Defeated American Dragon in the finals of a tournament to win the title.[26]
28Larry BlackwellOctober 25, 2002Halloween HellHayward, CA142Pinned Thompson in a "Double Jeopardy" tag team match to win the title. Blackwell teamed up with Kafu while Thompson teamed up with Jardi Frantz.[27]
29Robert ThompsonDecember 6, 2002Live EventHayward, CA421[28]
30Bobby QuanceDecember 27, 2002Kristmas KaosHayward, CA1302[29]
—VacatedN/A————Quance was stripped of the title.
†James WatkinsOctober 23, 2003——10Watkins "won" the title when Robert Thompson laid down for Watkins to pin him. APW stripped him as result.[2]
31James WatkinsMarch 14, 2004The Garage RumbleHayward, CA2230[30]
32Nate RulezMarch 14, 2004Halloween Hell 7 - Day 2Hayward, CA2224[31]
33KafuJune 11, 2005Live EventHayward, CA1175[32]

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34Derek SandersDecember 3, 2005Kristmas KaosHayward, CA1238[33]
35Dana LeeJuly 29, 2006Gym WarsHayward, CA10[34]
—VacatedJuly 29, 2006—Hayward, CA——Lee was stripped immediately after the match due to his actions in the APW Wrestling School.[2]
36Derek SandersAugust 12, 2006Gym WarsHayward, CA235Defeated The Great Tenshi in tournament final to win the title.[2][35]
37Dana LeeSeptember 2, 2006Live EventSan Francisco, CA242[36]
38KafuOctober 14, 2006October ReignBakersfield, CA2161[37]
39Oliver JohnMarch 24, 2007March MadnessBakersfield, CA1182[38]
40Adam ThornstoweSeptember 22, 2007Gym WarsHayward, CA121Was a Two out of Three falls match. Thronstowe defeated John in two straight falls.[39]
41Mr. Prime TimeOctober 13, 2007Halloween Hell XHayward, CA1245Was a Three-Way Falls Count Anywhere match. Also in the match was Oliver John.[2][40]
42Oliver JohnJune 14, 2008Gym WarsHayward, CA2175[41]
43Dylan DrakeDecember 6, 2008Gym Wars – Kristmas KaosHayward, CA1336Drake won the title in a Steel Cage match.[42]
44MalachiNovember 7, 2009Gym WarsHayward, CA1182[43]
45Jeckles the JesterMay 8, 2010Gym WarsHayward, CA160[44]
46Derek SandersJuly 7, 2010Wrestling For The Wounded Warrior ProjectSanta Rosa, CA3150[45]
47Dylan DrakeDecember 4, 2010Kristmas KaosHayward, CA2224[46]
50JecklesJuly 16, 2011Gym WarsHayward, CA249[47]
51Timothy ThatcherSeptember 3, 2011Gym WarsHayward, CA142[48]
—VacatedOctober 15, 2011Halloween Hell XIV———Commissioner J.J. Perez announced at Halloween Hell XIV that Thatcher was unable to compete and vacated the title.[2]
52JecklesOctober 15, 2011Halloween Hell XIVHayward, CA391Defeated Gangrel for the vacant title.[2][49]
53Jody KristoffersonJanuary 14, 2012Gym WarsHayward, CA10Won the annual "Pick The Winner" battle royal, granting him a Universal Heavyweight Title opportunity which he used the same night to defeat Jeckles.[50]
—VacatedJanuary 14, 2012Gym WarsHayward, CA——Upon winning the title, Kristofferson reluctantly forfeited the title citing his recent developmental deal with WWE.[2]
54Timothy ThatcherFebruary 18, 2012Gym WarsHayward, CA2259Defeated A.J. Kirsch, Dylan Drake, and Jeckles in a Four-Way Elimination match to win the vacant title.[2][51]
55Dylan DrakeNovember 3, 2012Gym WarsHayward, CA363Drake won the title in a Steel Cage match.[2][52]
†JR KratosJanuary 5, 2013Hardcore 100Hayward, CA428[2]
†Dylan DrakeFebruary 2, 2013Hardcore 100Hayward, CA470Drake regained the title from JR Kratos after Commissioner Blackwell was forced to return the title to Drake after fearing multiple lawsuits from Drake's attorney Mr. Ramirez. Drake continues his reign as champion, though Kratos held the physical belt since January 5. This was all due to a referee "mistake" in the January 5 match. This is considered a continuation of Drake's previous reign.[2]
56Adam ThornstoweApril 13, 2013Gym WarsHayward, CA2426This was a Three-Way match that included Dylan Drake and Timothy Thatcher.[2][53]
57Rik LuxuryJune 13, 2014Friday the 13thSan Francisco, CA1273[54]
58JR KratosMarch 13, 2015Friday the 13th Part 2San Francisco, CA1(2)351[55]
59Jody KristoffersonFebruary 27, 2016Westlake RoyaleDaly City, CA2230[56]
60MVPOctober 14, 2016Halloween Hell XXDaly City, CA1162[57]
61Luster the LegendMarch 25, 2017Legends are BornDaly City, CA161[58]
62Jeff CobbMay 6, 2017Cow Palace RoyaleSan Francisco, CA1545[59]
63Jacob FatuNovember 2, 2018Halloween HellDaly City, CA1273[60]
64Jake AtlasAugust 2, 2019SuckaFreeDaly City, CA1105[61]
—VacatedNovember 15, 2019Game Recognize GameHayward, CA——Atlas vacated the title upon signing a developmental contract with WWE.
65Marcus LewisSeptember 3, 2022Bay Area BashDaly City, CA1630+Earlier in the show Fred Rosser faced JR Kratos for the vacant title, but the match went to a no contest. In the main event, a battle royal was held to determine the new champion. Lewis last eliminated Kratos to win the vacant championship.[2][62]

Combined reigns

As of May 25, 2024.

Key
†Indicates the current champion
<1Indicates reign was less than one day
+Indicates combined reign is changing daily
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns		Combined
days
1Dylan Drake3721
2Jeff Cobb1545
3JR Kratos1453
4Adam Thornstowe2437
5Derek Sanders3406
6Robert Thompson4391
7Oliver John2357
8Kafu2336
9Donovan Morgan2323
10Michael Modest5329
11Maxx Justice5317
12Marcus Lewis †1630+
13Bobby Quance1302
14Timothy Thatcher2301
15Rik Luxury1273
Jacob Fatu1273
17Mr. Prime Time1245
18James Watkins1230
Jody Kristofferson1230
20Nate Rulez1224
21Jeckles the Jester/Jeckles3203
22Malachi1182
23MVP1162
24Frank Murdoch1133
25Jake Atlas1105
26Manny Fernandez191
27Tony Jones156
28The Honky Tonk Man142
Larry Blackwell142
Dana Lee142
Luster the Legend142
33Ma'och135
Vic Capri
35Boyce LeGrande120
36SHane Dynasty114
37Boom Boom Comini113
38Vic Grimes18
39Vinny Massaro13
40Ed Morretti1<1

See also

References

External links

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