The MLW World Heavyweight Championship is a world heavyweight championship owned and promoted by Major League Wrestling. It is the promotion's principal championship. The championship was established
The second design of the MLW World Heavyweight Championship belt (2018-present)
Shane Douglas became the first champion when he won the title in 2002
When the title was reactivated, Shane Strickland won a tournament to win the championship in 2018
Longest reigning champion at 819 days, Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu
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Jacob Fatu is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand and is a member of The Bloodline stable.
MLW World Heavyweight Championship
…champions. Shane Douglas was the inaugural champion, defeating Taiyo Kea and Vampiro at Genesis on June 15, 2002, to become the inaugural champion. Jacob Fatu's reign is the longest at 819 days, while Mike Awesome's reign is the shortest at 10 minutes. Satoshi Kojima is the oldest champion when he won it at…
Fatu in 2025
Fatu as the MLW World Heavyweight Champion in November 2019
Fatu (far right) as the enforcer of Solo Sikoa's Bloodline in June 2024