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List of WWE Cruiserweight Champions (1996–2007)

The WWE Cruiserweight Championship was a professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was originally a World Championship Wrestling (WCW) title. It was challenged by cruiserweights at a maximum weight of 225 lbs. During the WWE brand extension, it was the only title to be exclusive to the SmackDown! brand during its entire tenure. There were a total of 36 recognized champions who had a combined 34 official reigns.[1] This is a chronological list of wrestlers that held the original WWE Cruiserweight Championship, listed by ring name, with the longest reign being 385 days by Gregory Helms (as well as being the only person to hold this championship for 365 days or more), and the most reigns by Rey Mysterio with 8.

Youngest and final champion Hornswoggle

After WCW was purchased by WWE, the inaugural champion was retroactively changed from Shinjiro Otani to Brian Pillman, as WWE recognizes the former WCW Light Heavyweight Championship as part of the original lineage of the Cruiserweight Championship.

Reigns

Names

NameYears
WCW Cruiserweight ChampionshipMarch 20, 1996 – November 18, 2001
WWF Cruiserweight ChampionshipNovember 18, 2001 – May 6, 2002
WWE Cruiserweight ChampionshipMay 6, 2002 – September 25, 2007

Reigns

Key
No.Overall reign number
ReignReign number for the specific champion
DaysNumber of days held
Days recog.Number of days held recognized by the promotion
†Championship change is unrecognized by the promotion
<1Reign lasted less than a day
No.ChampionChampionship changeReign statisticsNotesRef.
DateEventLocationReignDaysDays recog.
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
 1Shinjiro OtaniMarch 20, 1996Hyper Battle 1996Nagoya, Japan14342Otani defeated Wild Pegasus in tournament final to determine the first WCW Cruiserweight Champion.
This was a New Japan Pro-Wrestling event.		[2][3]
2Dean MalenkoMay 2, 1996WorldWideLake Buena Vista, FL1 6766Aired on May 18 on tape delay.[4][5]
3Rey Mysterio Jr.July 8, 1996Monday NitroLake Buena Vista, FL1111110[6]
4Dean MalenkoOctober 27, 1996Halloween HavocLas Vegas, NV26362[4][7]
5Último DragónDecember 29, 1996StarrcadeNashville, TN12324This match was also for Dragon's J-Crown.[4][8]
6Dean MalenkoJanuary 21, 1997Clash of the Champions XXXIVMilwaukee, WI33332[4]
7  Syxx February 23, 1997 SuperBrawl VIIDaly City, CA 1 125 124[9][10]
8Chris JerichoJune 28, 1997Saturday Nitro[5]Inglewood, CA13029Jericho won the match at a house show that was broadcast over the Internet as Saturday Nitro.[4][5]
9Alex WrightJuly 28, 1997Monday NitroCharleston, WV11518WWE recognizes Wright's reign as ending on August 16, 1997, when the episode aired on tape delay.[4][11]
10Chris JerichoAugust 12, 1997Saturday NightColorado Springs, CO22928WWE recognizes Jericho's reign as beginning on August 16, 1997, when the episode aired on tape delay.[4]
11Eddie GuerreroSeptember 14, 1997Fall BrawlWinston-Salem, NC14241[12]
12Rey Mysterio Jr.October 26, 1997Halloween HavocLas Vegas, NV21514This was a Mask vs. Title match.[4][13]
13Eddie GuerreroNovember 10, 1997Monday NitroMemphis, TN24948[4][11]
14Último DragónDecember 29, 1997Monday NitroBaltimore, MD2109[4][11]
15Juventud GuerreraJanuary 8, 1998ThunderDaytona Beach, FL176[4][14]
16Rey Mysterio Jr.January 15, 1998ThunderLakeland, FL398[4][14]
17Chris JerichoJanuary 24, 1998Souled OutDayton, OH3113143[15]
18Dean MalenkoMay 17, 1998SlamboreeWorcester, MA42526Malenko won a battle royal earlier in the night, wearing a mask as Ciclope, to earn a title shot.[16]
—VacatedJune 11, 1998ThunderBuffalo, NY———The championship was vacated due to Dean Malenko not earning the title shot as himself.[1][16]
19Chris JerichoJune 14, 1998The Great American BashBaltimore, MD45555Jericho defeated Dean Malenko by disqualification.[17] On July 12 at Bash at the Beach, Rey Misterio Jr. defeated Jericho for the title due to interference from Malenko; Jericho was returned the title the following night.
WWE recognizes Jericho's reign as lasting 56 days.		[1]
20Juventud GuerreraAugust 8, 1998Road WildSturgis, SD23736Dean Malenko was the special guest referee.[4][18]
21Billy KidmanSeptember 14, 1998Monday NitroGreenville, SC16362[4][19]
22Juventud GuerreraNovember 16, 1998Monday NitroWichita, KS365[4][19]
23Billy KidmanNovember 22, 1998World War 3Auburn Hills, MI2113112[4][20]
24Rey Mysterio Jr.March 15, 1999Monday NitroCincinnati, OH43534[4][21]
25 PsychosisApril 19, 1999Monday NitroGainesville, FL176This was a four-way match also involving Blitzkrieg and Juventud Guerrera.[4][21]
26Rey Mysterio Jr.April 26, 1999Monday NitroFargo, ND5115114[4][21]
27Lenny LaneAugust 19, 1999ThunderLubbock, TX14645[22][23]
—VacatedOctober 4, 1999—————The championship was vacated due to Lenny Lane being stripped of the title after Turner Broadcasting did not approve of the publicity garnered through Lane's homosexual gimmick.[24][22]
28 PsychosisOctober 4, 1999Monday NitroKansas City, MO2<1<1Psychosis was awarded the title after the West Hollywood Blonde's angle was dropped.[25][21][22]
29Disco InfernoOctober 4, 1999Monday NitroKansas City, MO14849[21][26]
30Evan KaragiasNovember 21, 1999MayhemToronto, ON, Canada12827[4][27]
31  MadusaDecember 19, 1999StarrcadeWashington, D.C.12827Became the first female Cruiserweight Champion.[28]
32 OklahomaJanuary 16, 2000Souled OutCincinnati, OH121[4][29]
—VacatedJanuary 18, 2000ThunderEvansville, IN———The championship was vacated due to Oklahoma exceeding the weight limit. Aired on January 19 on tape delay.[1][30]
33The ArtistFebruary 20, 2000SuperBrawl 2000Daly City, CA13938The Artist defeated Lash LeRoux in a tournament final to win the vacant championship.[4][31][32]
34Billy KidmanMarch 30, 2000House showBaltimore, MD31<1[4]
35The ArtistMarch 31, 2000House showPittsburgh, PA 2109[33]
—VacatedApril 10, 2000Monday NitroDenver ,CO———The championship was vacated by Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, along with all other WCW titles.[1][33]
36Chris CandidoApril 16, 2000Spring StampedeChicago, IL12928Candido defeated The Artist, Juventud Guerrera, Shannon Moore, Lash LeRoux and Crowbar in a six-way match to win the vacant championship.[34]
37 Crowbar and DaffneyMay 15, 2000Monday NitroBiloxi, MS176Crowbar and Daffney defeated Chris Candido and Tammy Lynn Sytch in a mixed tag team match to become co-champions.[35][36]
38 DaffneyMay 22, 2000Monday NitroGrand Rapids, MI11514Daffney defeated Crowbar to become undisputed champion and second female to win the title.[35][36]
39Lieutenant LocoJune 6, 2000ThunderKnoxville, TN15554This was a three-way match also involving Disco Inferno. Aired on June 7 on tape delay.[1]
40Lance StormJuly 31, 2000Monday NitroCincinnati ,OH11413[4][36]
41Elix SkipperAugust 14, 2000Monday NitroKelowna, BC, Canada14948Skipper was awarded the title by his Team Canada partner Lance Storm, who called it the "101 KG and Under Championship".[37]
42Mike SandersOctober 2, 2000Monday NitroDaly City, CA16362Sanders and Kevin Nash defeated Skipper in a Handicap Powerbomb match.[4][36][38]
43Chavo Guerrero Jr.December 4, 2000ThunderLincoln, NE2104103Formerly known as Lieutenant Loco.
Aired on December 6 on tape delay.		[4]
44Shane HelmsMarch 18, 2001GreedJacksonville, FL1107109WCW was purchased by the World Wrestling Federation later that month.
WWE recognizes Helms' reign as ending on July 5, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[4][39]
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
45Billy KidmanJuly 3, 2001SmackDown!Tacoma, WA42724This was the first title change in the WWF.
WWE recognizes Kidman's reign as beginning on July 5, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[40]
46 X-PacJuly 30, 2001Raw is WarPhiladelphia, PA27173Formerly known as Syxx.
X-Pac's WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was also on the line.
WWE recognizes X-Pac's reign as ending on October 11, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[41]
47Billy KidmanOctober 9, 2001SmackDown!Moline, IL51311WWE recognizes Kidman's reign as beginning on October 11, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.[42]
48 TajiriOctober 22, 2001RawKansas City, MO1162163The title became the WWF Cruiserweight Championship when the WWF defeated The Alliance at Survivor Series on November 18 and replaced the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. The title became exclusive to SmackDown! on March 25, 2002.[43]
World Wrestling Federation: SmackDown
49Billy KidmanApril 2, 2002SmackDown!Rochester, NY61916WWE recognizes Kidman's reign as beginning on April 4, 2002, when the episode aired on tape delay.[44]
50TajiriApril 21, 2002BacklashKansas City, MO22324The title became the WWE Cruiserweight Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment.[45]
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE): SmackDown
51The HurricaneMay 14, 2002SmackDown!Montreal, QC, Canada24038Formerly known as Shane Helms.
This was a triple threat match, also involving Billy Kidman.
WWE recognizes his reign as beginning on May 16, 2002, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[46]
52Jamie NobleJune 23, 2002King of the RingColumbus, OH1147146[47]
53Billy KidmanNovember 17, 2002Survivor SeriesNew York, NY79897[48]
54Matt HardyFebruary 23, 2003 No Way OutMontreal, QC, Canada1100101[49]
55Rey MysterioJune 3, 2003SmackDown!Anaheim, CA6112111Formerly known as Rey Mysterio Jr.
Aired on June 5 on tape delay.		[50]
56 TajiriSeptember 23, 2003SmackDown!Philadelphia, PA39895WWE recognizes his reign as beginning on September 25, 2003, when the episode aired on tape delay.[51]
57Rey MysterioDecember 30, 2003SmackDown!Laredo, TX74744WWE recognizes Mysterio's reign as beginning on January 1, 2004, when the episode aired on tape delay.[52]
58Chavo GuerreroFebruary 15, 2004No Way OutDaly City, CA37980Formerly known as Chavo Guerrero Jr.[53]
59 JacquelineMay 4, 2004SmackDown!Tucson, AZ1129Jacqueline answered an open challenge; became the third female to win the title.
WWE recognizes her reign as beginning on May 6, 2004, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[54]
60Chavo GuerreroMay 16, 2004Judgment DayLos Angeles, CA423Guerrero won the championship with one hand tied behind his back, though his father Chavo Classic untied it during the match.[55]
61Chavo Classic May 18, 2004SmackDown!Las Vegas, NV12827This was a triple threat match also involving Spike Dudley. Aired on May 20 on tape delay.[56]
62Rey MysterioJune 15, 2004SmackDown!Chicago, IL84241Aired on June 17 on tape delay.[57]
63Spike DudleyJuly 27, 2004SmackDown!Cincinnati, OH1138135WWE recognizes Dudley's reign as beginning on July 29, 2004, when the episode aired on tape delay.[58]
64 FunakiDecember 12, 2004ArmageddonAtlanta, GA17069[59]
65 Chavo GuerreroFebruary 20, 2005No Way OutPittsburgh, PA53738This was a six-man Cruiserweight Open, also involving Akio, Spike Dudley, Shannon Moore and Paul London, who Chavo last eliminating.[60]
66Paul LondonMarch 29, 2005SmackDown!Houston, TX1126127This was an eight-man battle royal, last eliminating Billy Kidman. Aired on March 31 on tape delay.
WWE recognizes London's reign as beginning on October 11, 2001, when the episode aired on tape delay.		[61]
67 NunzioAugust 2, 2005VelocityBridgeport, CT16864WWE recognizes Nunzio's reign as beginning on August 6, 2005, when the episode aired on tape delay.[62]
68 JuventudOctober 9, 2005No MercyHouston, TX43736Formerly known as Juventud Guerrera.[63]
69 NunzioNovember 15, 2005House showRome, Italy279[64]
70 JuventudNovember 22, 2005SmackDown!Sheffield, England52622WWE recognizes his reign as beginning on November 25, 2005, when the episode aired on tape delay.[1][65]
71Kid KashDecember 18, 2005ArmageddonProvidence, RI14241[66]
72Gregory HelmsJanuary 29, 2006Royal RumbleMiami, FL3385384Formerly known as The Hurricane.
This was a six-man Cruiserweight Open also involving Jamie Noble, Nunzio, Paul London, and Funaki, who Helms pinned. Helms, who was on the Raw roster at that time, moved to SmackDown! after winning the championship.		[67]
73Chavo GuerreroFebruary 18, 2007No Way OutLos Angeles, CA6154153This was an 8-man Cruiserweight Open, also involving Daivari, Shannon Moore, Funaki, Jamie Noble, Scotty 2 Hotty and Jimmy Wang Yang, who Guerrero last eliminated.[68]
74 HornswoggleJuly 22, 2007The Great American BashSan Jose, CA16568This was a six-man Cruiserweight Open also involving Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Funaki and Jamie Noble, who Hornswoggle pinned.
WWE recognizes his reign as ending on September 28, 2007, when the following episode aired on tape delay.		[69]
—DeactivatedSeptember 25, 2007SmackDown!Indianapolis, IN———The championship was vacated on the September 25, 2007 edition of SmackDown! (aired September 28 on tape delay) by acting General Manager Vickie Guerrero, citing that Hornswoggle's status as Mr. McMahon's son and his diminutive stature would eventually jeopardize his well-being. The title was then retired without an official announcement. A new WWE Cruiserweight Championship was introduced in September 2016, but despite originally sharing a name with this title, it did not share its lineage.

Combined reigns

Record eight-time champion Rey Mysterio
Helms has the longest reign in WWE Cruiserweight Championship history, holding the championship for 13 consecutive months in 2006 and 2007.
RankChampionNo. of reignsCombined daysCombined days
recognized by WWE
1Gregory Helms/Hurricane Helms/Shane Helms3532529
2Rey Mysterio/Rey Mysterio Jr.8486476
3Chavo Guerrero/Chavo Guerrero Jr./Lieutenant Loco6431
4Billy Kidman7334321
5 Tajiri3283284
6Chris Jericho4231255
7 Syxx/X-Pac2196195
8Dean Malenko4188185
9Jamie Noble1147146
10Spike Dudley1138135
11Paul London1126127
12 Juventud/Juventud Guerrera5113105
13Matt Hardy1100101
14Eddie Guerrero29189
15 Nunzio27572
16 Funaki17069
17 Hornswoggle6568
18Mike Sanders6362
19Elix Skipper4948
The Artist24947
21Disco Inferno148
22Lenny Lane4645
23Shinjiro Otani4342
24Kid Kash4241
25Último Dragón23332
26Chris Candido12928
27Evan Karagias2827
Madusa2827
Chavo Classic2827
30 Daffney2220
31Alex Wright1518
32Lance Storm1413
33 Jacqueline129
34 Crowbar76
Psychosis276
36 Oklahoma121

See also

References

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