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Independent wrestling championship
IWA Mid-South Junior Heavyweight Championship Promotion IWA Mid-South Date established July 1, 2018 Current champion(s) Jake Crist Date won October 28, 2021 First champion(s) Logan James Most reigns Logan James (5 reigns)Longest reign Brayden Lee (217 days) Shortest reign Adam Slade (1 day) Oldest champion Aaron Williams (37 years, 178 days)[1] Heaviest champion Aaron Williams (202 lb)
The IWA Mid-South Junior Heavyweight Championship is a championship created and promoted by the American promotion IWA Mid-South . It can be won and defended only by wrestlers with a maximum weight of 205 lb (93 kg). The title was created in June 2018 with the inaugural champion being Logan James who defeated Jake Lander in a tournament final. There have been a total of 27 reigns and two vacacies shared between 11 different champions. The current champion is Jake Crist who is in his third reign.
Title history [ ]
Key
No.
Overall reign number
Reign
Reign number for the specific champion
Days
Number of days held
<1
Reign lasted less than a day
+
Current reign is changing daily
No.
Champion
Championship change
Reign statistics
Notes
Ref.
Date
Event
Location
Reign
Days
1
Logan James
July 1, 2018
We're Still Breathing
Memphis, Indiana
1
60
Defeated Jake Lander in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion.
[2] [3]
2
Adam Slade
August 30, 2018
Brewing Up Some Violence
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1
1
[4]
3
Logan James
August 31, 2018
A Labor Of Love
Memphis, Indiana
2
21
[5]
4
Pat Monix
September 21, 2018
Ted Petty Invitational 2018
Indianapolis, Indiana
1
1-34
This was a Ted Petty Invitational Tournament first round match. The exact length of this reign is uncertain. Cagmatch.de shows Monix's only known defence taking place on September 22.[6]
[7]
5
Logan James
September 22 or October 25, 2018 - November 22, 2018
N/A
Indiana
3
34-62
It is currently unknown on what date did James win the title. Cagematch.de shows his first known defence as taking place on October 25.
6
Aaron Williams
November 22, 2018
Wrestlefeast
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
126
[8]
7
Sage Phillips
March 28, 2019
Legendary
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
21
[9]
8
Aaron Williams
April 18, 2019
We Are IWA
Jeffersonville, Indiana
2
21-28
The exact length of this reign is uncertain. Williams last known defence was shown to have taken place on May 9.
[10]
9
Project Monix
May 9 or 16 - May 28, 2019
N/A
Indiana
2
12-19
The exact length of this reign is uncertain. Monix's first known defence was shown to have taken place on May 16. Monix changed his name from Pat to Project.
10
Aaron Williams
May 16 or 28 - June 20, 2019
N/A
Indiana
3
23-35
The exact length of this reign is uncertain. Williams' first known defence was shown to have taken place on May 28.
11
Kevin Giza
June 20, 2019
This Is Us
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
42
[11]
12
Lukas Jacobs
August 1, 2019
Summer Stiff Fest
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
14
[12]
13
Kevin Giza
August 15, 2019
Life's Not Fair
Jeffersonville, Indiana
2
56
This was a Two out of three falls match in which Giza won score (2-1).
[13]
14
Jake Crist
October 10, 2019
23rd Anniversary Show
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
49
[14]
15
Kevin Giza
November 28, 2019
Wrestlefeast
Jeffersonville, Indiana
3
30
This was a three-way match also involving Blake Christian where Giza's IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship was also on the line.
[15]
—
Vacated
December 28, 2019
—
—
—
—
16
Project Monix
January 2, 2020
Out With The Old, In With The New 2020
Jeffersonville, Indiana
3
35
This was a intergender six way elimination match also involving Davey Bang, Lola Perez, Lukas Jacobs, Mr. Wrestling #69 and Trent Taylor for the vacant championship.
[16]
17
Brayden Lee
February 6, 2020
Heartbreak
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
28
This was a four-way gauntlet match also involving Jonathan Wolf and Kevin Giza.
[17]
18
Lukas Jacobs
March 5, 2020
Let The Madness Begin
Jeffersonville, Indiana
2
7
[18]
19
Brayden Lee
March 12, 2020
The Eyes Of March
Jeffersonville, Indiana
2
217
[19]
20
Logan James
October 15, 2020
This Is Our House
Jeffersonville, Indiana
4
28
[20]
21
Jake Crist
November 12, 2020
Fan Appreciation Night
Jeffersonville, Indiana
2
7
This was a 30-minute iron man match in which Crist's IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship was also on the line.
[21]
22
Logan James
November 19, 2020
Just Another Manic Thursday
Jeffersonville, Indiana
5
44
[22]
—
Vacated
January 2, 2021
—
—
—
—
23
Blake 182
January 2, 2021
Out With The Old, In With The New
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
61
Defeated Anakin Murphy, Joe Demaro, Kevin Giza, NERD #5, Nick King and Sage Philips in a seven-way match to win the vacant title.
[23]
24
Kevin Giza
March 4, 2021
School's In
Jeffersonville, Indiana
4
2
[24]
25
Aaron Williams
March 6, 2021
The 1000th Show
Jeffersonville, Indiana
4
67
[25]
—
Vacated
May 12, 2021
—
—
—
—
Vacated under unknown circumstances. A tournament to crown a new champion was announced by IWA.
26
Matt Diesel
September 16, 2021
Junior Heavyweight Title Tournament
Jeffersonville, Indiana
1
42
Defeated Corey Storm in a tournament final to win the vacant title.
[26]
27
Jake Crist
October 28, 2021
Our Last Spooktacular
Jeffersonville, Indiana
3
140+
This was a Winner takes all match where Crist 's IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship was also on the line.
[27]
Combined reigns [ ]
As of March 17, 2022.
†
Indicates the current champion
¤
The exact length of at least one title reign is uncertain, so the shortest length is considered.
Rank
Wrestler
No. of reigns
Combined days
1
Brayden Lee
2
245
2
Aaron Williams
4
¤237-256
3
Logan James
5
¤187-215
4
Jake Crist †
3
196+
5
Kevin Giza
4
130
6
Blake 182
1
61
7
Pat/Project Monix
3
¤48-88
8
Matt Diesel
1
42
9
Lukas Jacobs
2
21
Sage Phillips
1
21
11
Adam Slade
1
1
See also [ ]
Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
History of professional wrestling in the United States
References [ ]
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Aaron Williams/General Information" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved March 9, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 1, 2018). "IWA Junior Heavyweight Title Tournament (2018)" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 1, 2018). "IWA Mid-South We're Still Breathing - Event @ New IWA Arena in Memphis, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 30, 2018). "IWA Mid-South Brewing Up Some Violence - Event @ La Pica Lounge Carr #3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 31, 2018). "IWA Mid-South A Labor Of Love - Event @ New IWA Arena in Memphis, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (September 21, 2018). "IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2018 - Tag 1 - Event @ German Park Turner Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ PWPonderings (September 23, 2018). "IWA Mid South Ted Petty Invitational 2018 Results" . pwponderings.com . Retrieved March 27, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 22, 2018). "IWA Mid-South Wrestlefeast 2018 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 28, 2019). "IWA Mid-South Legendary - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 18, 2019). "IWA Mid-South We Are IWA 2019 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 20, 2019). "IWA Mid-South This Is Us - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 1, 2019). "IWA Mid-South Summer Stiff Fest - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 15, 2019). "IWA Mid-South Life's Not Fair - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 10, 2019). "IWA Mid-South 23rd Anniversary Show - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
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^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 2, 2020). "IWA Mid-South Out With The Old, In With The New 2020 - Tag 1 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 6, 2020). "IWA Mid-South Heartbreak 2020 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 5, 2020). "IWA Mid-South Let The Madness Begin - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 12, 2020). "IWA Mid-South The Eyes Of March - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 15, 2020). "IWA Mid-South This Is Our House - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 12, 2020). "IWA Mid-South Fan Appreciation Night 2020 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 19, 2020). "IWA Mid-South Just Another Manic Thursday - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 2, 2021). "IWA Mid-South Out With The Old, In With The New 2021 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 4, 2021). "IWA Mid-South School's In - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 21, 2021 .
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^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 28, 2021). "IWA Mid-South Our Last Spooktacular - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA" . Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved October 28, 2021 .
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