APW Universal Heavyweight Championship

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APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
Details
Promotion All Pro Wrestling
Date establishedOctober 12, 1996
Current champion(s) Luster The Legend
Date wonAugust 17, 2024
Statistics
First champion(s)Robert Thompson
Most reignsMaxx Justice and Michael Modest (5 reigns)
Longest reign Jeff Cobb (545 days)
Shortest reignEd Morretti (<1 day)

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.

Contents

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 & Legends Modesto, CA 1147Defeated Michael Modest in tournament final to become the first champion. [1] [2]
2 Manny Fernandez March 8, 1997Return of the Ragin Bull Cupertino, CA 191 [3]
— Vacated June 7, 1997————Fernandez vacated the title upon leaving the promotion. [2]
3 Michael Modest July 4, 1997Catfight Hayward, CA 163Defeated Donovan Morgan in the finals of a tournament to win the vacant title. [2] [4]
4 Donovan Morgan September 5, 1997Sports Annihilation Hayward, CA 128 [5]
5 Michael Modest October 3, 1997Night of the Return Match Hayward, CA 2119 [6]
6Robert ThompsonJanuary 3, 1998The Large Garage San Jose, CA 256 [7]
7Maxx JusticeMarch 27, 1998Return to the Large Garage San Jose, CA 135 [8]
8 Vic Grimes May 1, 1998Grimes/O'Grady Send-Off Hayward, CA 18 [9]
— Vacated May 9, 1998————Vacated the title upon leaving the promotion for World Wrestling Federation. [2]
9Maxx JusticeMay 16, 1998Spartanfest '98 Pinole, CA 2154Defeated Fatu for the vacant title. [2] [10]
10Boom Boom CominiOctober 17, 1998Raising Hell in Highlands North Highlands, CA 113Defeated Fatu for the vacant title. [11]
11 Michael Modest October 30, 1998Halloween Hell 2: The Final Garage Show Hayward, CA 3133 [12]
12Maxx JusticeMarch 12, 1999Last Chance for Justice Hayward, CA 350 [13]
13Boyce LeGrandeMay 1, 1999Good Things Happen to Bad Boys Pinole, CA 120 [14]
14Maxx JusticeMay 21, 1999Too Hot to Handle Pinole, CA 4−60 [15]
15Vinny MassaroMay 22, 1999Mack Daddy's & Gigolo's Hayward, CA 1−58 [16]
— Vacated May 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 Match San Jose, CA 577Also in the match was Vinny Massaro, Michael Modest, and Boyce LeGrande [17]
17Shane DynastySeptember 25, 1999Road Rage Lompoc, CA 114Justice 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]
18 Michael Modest October 9, 1999100th Anniversary Show Pacifica, CA 498 [19]
19 Tony Jones January 15, 2000Millennium Madness Healdsburg, CA 156 [20]
20Ma'OchMarch 11, 20005th Anniversary Show San Leandro, CA 135 [21]
21Frank MurdochApril 15, 2000Farewell To Modest: Worldwide Internet Tournament Livingston, CA 1133 [22]
22 The Honky Tonk Man August 26, 2000Carnival of Carnage 2 Antioch, CA 142Tony Jones attempted to hit the Honky Tonk Man with a kendo stick, but accidentally struck Murdoch to give the challenger the victory. [23]
— Vacated October 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.
23 Ed Moretti October 7, 2000Changing of the Guard San Francisco, CA 1<1APW commissioner Gabe Ramirez awarded the title to Ed Moretti when Honky Tonk Man failed to appear for a title defense. [2] [24]
24 Donovan Morgan October 7, 2000Changing of the Guard San Francisco, CA 2193Morgan 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/A Chicago, IL 145During 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.
26 Michael Modest June 2, 2001Land of the Giants Pacifica, CA 5149 [25]
— Vacated October 29, 2001————
27Robert ThompsonMay 11, 2002Live Event Pacifica, CA 3167Defeated American Dragon in the finals of a tournament to win the title. [26]
28Larry BlackwellOctober 25, 2002Halloween Hell Hayward, CA 142Pinned 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 Event Hayward, CA 421 [28]
30Bobby QuanceDecember 27, 2002Kristmas Kaos Hayward, CA 1302 [28]
— Vacated N/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 Rumble Hayward, CA 2230 [29]
32Nate RulezMarch 14, 2004Halloween Hell 7 - Day 2 Hayward, CA 2224 [30]
33 Kafu June 11, 2005Live Event Hayward, CA 1175 [31]
34Derek SandersDecember 3, 2005Kristmas Kaos Hayward, CA 1238 [32]
35Dana LeeJuly 29, 2006Gym Wars Hayward, CA 10 [33]
— Vacated July 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 Wars Hayward, CA 235Defeated The Great Tenshi in tournament final to win the title. [2] [34]
37Dana LeeSeptember 2, 2006Live Event San Francisco, CA 242 [35]
38 Kafu October 14, 2006October Reign Bakersfield, CA 2161 [36]
39Oliver JohnMarch 24, 2007March Madness Bakersfield, CA 1182 [37]
40 Adam Thornstowe September 22, 2007Gym Wars Hayward, CA 121Was a Two out of Three falls match. Thronstowe defeated John in two straight falls. [38]
41Mr. Prime TimeOctober 13, 2007Halloween Hell X Hayward, CA 1245Was a Three-Way Falls Count Anywhere match. Also in the match was Oliver John. [2] [39]
42Oliver JohnJune 14, 2008Gym Wars Hayward, CA 2175 [40]
43Dylan DrakeDecember 6, 2008Gym Wars – Kristmas Kaos Hayward, CA 1336Drake won the title in a Steel Cage match. [41]
44MalachiNovember 7, 2009Gym Wars Hayward, CA 1182 [42]
45Jeckles the JesterMay 8, 2010Gym Wars Hayward, CA 160 [43]
46Derek SandersJuly 7, 2010Wrestling For The Wounded Warrior Project Santa Rosa, CA 3150 [44]
47Dylan DrakeDecember 4, 2010Kristmas Kaos Hayward, CA 2224 [45]
50JecklesJuly 16, 2011Gym Wars Hayward, CA 249 [46]
51 Timothy Thatcher September 3, 2011Gym Wars Hayward, CA 142 [47]
— Vacated October 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 XIV Hayward, CA 391Defeated Gangrel for the vacant title. [2] [48]
53Jody KristoffersonJanuary 14, 2012Gym Wars Hayward, CA 10Won the annual "Pick The Winner" battle royal, granting him a Universal Heavyweight Title opportunity which he used the same night to defeat Jeckles. [49]
— Vacated January 14, 2012Gym Wars Hayward, CA ——Upon winning the title, Kristofferson reluctantly forfeited the title citing his recent developmental deal with WWE. [2]
54 Timothy Thatcher February 18, 2012Gym Wars Hayward, CA 2259Defeated A.J. Kirsch, Dylan Drake, and Jeckles in a Four-Way Elimination match to win the vacant title. [2] [50]
55Dylan DrakeNovember 3, 2012Gym Wars Hayward, CA 363Drake won the title in a Steel Cage match. [2] [50]
†JR KratosJanuary 5, 2013Hardcore 100 Hayward, CA 428 [2]
†Dylan DrakeFebruary 2, 2013Hardcore 100 Hayward, CA 470Drake 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]
56 Adam Thornstowe April 13, 2013Gym Wars Hayward, CA 2426This was a Three-Way match that included Dylan Drake and Timothy Thatcher. [2] [51]
57Rik LuxuryJune 13, 2014Friday the 13th San Francisco, CA 1273 [52]
58JR KratosMarch 13, 2015Friday the 13th Part 2 San Francisco, CA 1(2)351 [53]
59Jody KristoffersonFebruary 27, 2016Westlake Royale Daly City, CA 2230 [54]
60 MVP October 14, 2016Halloween Hell XX Daly City, CA 1162 [55]
61 Luster the Legend March 25, 2017Legends are Born Daly City, CA 161 [56]
62 Jeff Cobb May 6, 2017Cow Palace Royale San Francisco, CA 1545 [57]
63 Jacob Fatu November 2, 2018Halloween Hell Daly City, CA 1273 [58]
64 Jake Atlas August 2, 2019SuckaFree Daly City, CA 1105 [59]
— Vacated November 15, 2019Game Recognize Game Hayward, CA ——Atlas vacated the title upon signing a developmental contract with WWE.
65Marcus LewisSeptember 3, 2022Bay Area Bash Daly City, CA 1714Earlier 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] [60]
66 Luster The Legend August 17, 2024APW Hardcore August Fights Manteca, California 2180+defeated Marcus Lewis, Boyce LeGrande and Jheri Giggalow in a four way match.

Combined reigns

As of February13, 2025.

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
2Marcus Lewis1714
3 Jeff Cobb 1545
4JR Kratos1453
5 Adam Thornstowe 2437
6Derek Sanders3406
7Robert Thompson4391
8Oliver John2357
9 Kafu 2336
10 Donovan Morgan 2323
11 Michael Modest 5329
12Maxx Justice5317
13Bobby Quance1302
14 Timothy Thatcher 2301
15Rik Luxury1273
Jacob Fatu 1273
17Ma'och2266
18Mr. Prime Time1245
19James Watkins1230
Jody Kristofferson1230
20Nate Rulez1224
21 Luster the Legend †242 + 180+
22Jeckles the Jester/Jeckles3203
23Malachi1182
24 MVP 1162
25Frank Murdoch1133
26 Jake Atlas 1105
27 Manny Fernandez 191
28 Tony Jones 156
29Vic Capri145
30 The Honky Tonk Man 142
Larry Blackwell142
Dana Lee142
31Boyce LeGrande120
32SHane Dynasty114
33Boom Boom Comini113
34 Vic Grimes 18
35Vinny Massaro13
36Ed Morretti1<1

See also

References

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