List of WCW International World Heavyweight Champions
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WCW International World Heavyweight Championship title history
| Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Location: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ric Flair | 1 | July 18, 1993 | Biloxi, MS | Defeats Barry Windham to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship;
recognition dropped by NWA in 09/93 when WCW withdraws from NWA. Flair continues to be recognized as "World Heavyweight Champion" by WCW; the NWA holds a tournament for the NWA title in 1994 which was won by Shane Douglas.) |
| Rick Rude | 1 | September 19, 1993 | Houston, TX | The belt was defended for a short period of time as "The Big Gold Belt", and then named the "WCW International World Heavyweight Championship" |
| Hiroshi Hase | 1 | March 16, 1994 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Rick Rude | 2 | March 24, 1994 | Kyoto, Japan | |
| Sting | 1 | April 17, 1994 | Rosemont, IL | |
| Rick Rude | 3 | May 1, 1994 | Fukuoka, Japan | |
| Stripped | May 1, 1994 | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Sting | 2 | May 22, 1994 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Ric Flair | 2 | June 23, 1994 | Charleston, SC | |
| Title Unified with WCW World Title | June 23, 1994 | Title Retired |
