Real World Championship

The World Heavyweight Championship, also referred to as the Real World Championship was a championship established and promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Karl Gotch was billed as a first champion by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. It used the belt of American Wrestling Alliance 's AWA World Heavyweight Championship, which was held by Karl Gotch from to. The title was successfully defended only once, by Antonio Inoki against Red Pimpernel on day 12 of New Golden Series on. Karl Gotch was the final champion in his second reign, winning the title from Antonio Inoki on.

Title history

Over the championship's one-year history, there were only two reigns between two champions. Karl Gotch was the inaugural champion with most reigns, at two times. Gotch was also the final champion.