Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams) championships
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This is a list of titles that were awarded and defended in Herb Abrams
' version of the Universal Wrestling Federation
. The promotion existed from 1990 until Abrams' death in 1996, although the UWF did not promote any shows after 1994. Not all championships were active during the entire history of the promotion.
that was created not long before the federation folded.
. It was awarded to Bob Orton, Jr.
at a television taping, but it was only defended once.
. It was awarded to Joshua Ben-Gurion
in May 1991 and retired in November 1991.
. Jack Armstrong became the first and only champion by defeating Mando Guerrero
at the final UWF show.
. Tyler Mane became the first and only champion by defeating Steve Ray at the final UWF show.
. At the final UWF show, Little Tokyo
beat the Karate Kid to become the first and only champion.
. It was awarded to Tony Capone at a television taping and defended once before being retired.
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from 1991 through 1992. The belt was introduced through a 16-man Tournament held during TV Tapings in April 1991 and June 1991. The winner of the tournament was crowned in a finals match at Beach Brawl. The title was named after SportsChannel, the network that aired UWF's weekly series Fury Hour.
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in 1994. It was awarded to Steve Williams on September 23, 1994, but it was not seen again after that show.
. The Killer Bees won the title at the UWF's final show, so the belts were never defended.
Herb Abrams
Herb C. Abrams was an American professional wrestling promoter from New York.-Career:Abrams founded the Universal Wrestling Federation in 1990 and remained CEO of the company until his death...
' version of the Universal Wrestling Federation
Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. The promotion existed from 1990 until Abrams' death in 1996, although the UWF did not promote any shows after 1994. Not all championships were active during the entire history of the promotion.
UWF Americas Championship
The UWF Americas Championship was a short lived secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
that was created not long before the federation folded.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Spivey Dan Spivey Daniel Eugene "Dan" Spivey is a retired professional wrestler who worked for World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and All Japan Pro Wrestling between 1984 and 1995... |
1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated Johnny Ace John Laurinaitis John Joseph Laurinaitis is the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE and appears on WWE's Raw Brand as interim General Manager. He was previously a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Ace, and wrestled for such promotions as the National Wrestling Alliance and All... to win the title |
UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
The UWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. It was awarded to Bob Orton, Jr.
Bob Orton, Jr.
Robert Keith Orton is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. He is the father of wrestler Randy Orton, who is signed to World Wrestling Entertainment...
at a television taping, but it was only defended once.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Orton, Jr. Bob Orton, Jr. Robert Keith Orton is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. He is the father of wrestler Randy Orton, who is signed to World Wrestling Entertainment... |
1 | July 24, 1993 | Minot, ND | Title awarded |
| Vacant | 1993 | (N/A) | Title retired | |
UWF Israeli Championship
The UWF Israeli Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. It was awarded to Joshua Ben-Gurion
Scott L. Schwartz
Scott L. Schwartz is an Israeli born American film and television actor and stuntman, and former professional wrestler. His size and agility at and have allowed him many roles as thug or villain for film and television.- Background :...
in May 1991 and retired in November 1991.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ben-Gurion Scott L. Schwartz Scott L. Schwartz is an Israeli born American film and television actor and stuntman, and former professional wrestler. His size and agility at and have allowed him many roles as thug or villain for film and television.- Background :... |
1 | May 10, 1991 | New York, NY | Title awarded |
| Vacant | November 1991 | (N/A) | Title retired | |
UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship
The UWF Junior Heavyweight Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. Jack Armstrong became the first and only champion by defeating Mando Guerrero
Mando Guerrero
Armando Guerrero Llanes , better known as Mando Guerrero, is a retired professional wrestler. He also was the trainer for the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, an all female professional wrestling promotion.-Movie stuntman career:...
at the final UWF show.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Armstrong | 1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated Mando Guerrero Mando Guerrero Armando Guerrero Llanes , better known as Mando Guerrero, is a retired professional wrestler. He also was the trainer for the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, an all female professional wrestling promotion.-Movie stuntman career:... to win the title |
UWF MGM Grand Championship
The UWF MGM Grand Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. Tyler Mane became the first and only champion by defeating Steve Ray at the final UWF show.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mane | 1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated Steve Ray to win the title |
UWF Midget World Championship
The UWF Midget World Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. At the final UWF show, Little Tokyo
Shigeri Akabane
Shigeri Akabane , known by his ringname Little Tokyo, was a Japanese professional midget wrestler who competed in North American promotions during the 1970s and 1980s including Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation, the American Wrestling Association and the World Wrestling Federation, most...
beat the Karate Kid to become the first and only champion.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tokyo Shigeri Akabane Shigeri Akabane , known by his ringname Little Tokyo, was a Japanese professional midget wrestler who competed in North American promotions during the 1970s and 1980s including Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation, the American Wrestling Association and the World Wrestling Federation, most... |
1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated the Karate Kid to win the title |
UWF North American Championship
The UWF North American Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. It was awarded to Tony Capone at a television taping and defended once before being retired.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Capone | 1 | November 16, 1991 | Mt. Vernon, NY | Title awarded |
| Vacant | 1991 | (N/A) | Title retired | |
UWF Southern States Championship
The UWF Southern States Championship was a secondary title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Orton, Jr. Bob Orton, Jr. Robert Keith Orton is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. He is the father of wrestler Randy Orton, who is signed to World Wrestling Entertainment... |
1 | June 19, 1992 | Spartanburg, SC | Title awarded, although it is claimed on television that Orton won the title from Ronnie Garvin |
| Paul Orndorff Paul Orndorff Paul Parlette Orndorff, Jr. is a retired American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff... |
1 | June 22, 1992 | Spartanburg, SC | |
| Vacant | 1992 | (N/A) | Title vacated after Orndorff left promotion | |
| Bob Orton, Jr. | 2 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Title awarded |
UWF SportsChannel Television Championship
The UWF SportsChannel Television Championship was the premier title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
from 1991 through 1992. The belt was introduced through a 16-man Tournament held during TV Tapings in April 1991 and June 1991. The winner of the tournament was crowned in a finals match at Beach Brawl. The title was named after SportsChannel, the network that aired UWF's weekly series Fury Hour.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Williams | 1 | June 9, 1991 | Palmetto, FL | Defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in tournament final |
| Vacant | 1992 | (N/A) | Title vacated after Williams left promotion | |
| Sonny Beach | 1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated Dr. Feelgood to win the vacant title |
UWF Women's World Championship
The UWF Women's World Championship was a title that could only be won by women in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin' Robin Robin Smith (wrestler) Robin Denise Smith , better known by her ring name Rockin' Robin, is a retired American professional wrestler. As the daughter of Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith, she is a second generation wrestler. Her brother Sam Houston and half-brother Jake "The Snake" Roberts are also wrestlers. Smith worked for the... |
1 | June 9, 1991 | Palmetto, FL | Defeated Candi Divine to win the title |
| Vacant | 1991 | (N/A) | Title vacated after Robin retired | |
| Candi Devine Candi Devine Candace Maria Rummel is a semi-retired American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Candi Devine... |
1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated Tina Moretti Lisa Moretti Lisa Moretti is a retired American professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment between 1999 and 2005 under the ring name Ivory... to win the title |
| Miss Texas Jacqueline Moore Jacqueline DeLois Moore is an inactive American professional wrestler, who was most recently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling... |
1 | December 5, 1994 | Memphis, TN | Defeated Candi Divine on USWA United States Wrestling Association The United States Wrestling Association or USWA was a professional wrestling promotion based in Memphis, Tennessee. It was founded by former CWA owner Jerry Jarrett.-Foundation:... card to win the title |
UWF World Heavyweight Championship
The UWF Heavyweight Championship was intended to be the premier title of the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
in 1994. It was awarded to Steve Williams on September 23, 1994, but it was not seen again after that show.
| Wrestler: | Reigns: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Williams | 1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Title awarded |
UWF World Tag Team Championship
The UWF World Tag Team Championship was a title in the Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.-History:Herb Abrams founded the UWF in 1990 with hopes of returning professional wrestling back to its roots...
. The Killer Bees won the title at the UWF's final show, so the belts were never defended.
| Wrestlers: | Reigns together: | Date: | Place: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masked Confusion |
1 | September 23, 1994 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas metropolitan area The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ... |
Defeated The New Powers of Pain to win the titles |