IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship
NJPWCurrent Champion
Gabe Kidd
Won: July 6, 2026Reign: 111 daysWon at: Road to G1 Climax 36
Longest Reign
David Finlay
245 days
Shortest Reign
Shota Umino
22 days
Most Reigns
David Finlay
2-time champion
Reigns
9
6 different champions
Reign Timeline
20252026
Full Title History
| # | Champion | Date Won | Date Lost | Days Held | Won At |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Gabe Kidd | Jul 6, 2026 | Present | 111+ | Road to G1 Climax 36 |
| 8 | Shota Umino | Jun 14, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | 22 | Dominion 6.14 in Osaka-jo Hall |
| 7 | Andrade El Ídolo | May 3, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 | 42 | Wrestling Dontaku |
| 6 | Yota Tsuji | Oct 13, 2025 | May 3, 2026 | 202 | King of Pro-Wrestling |
| 5 | Gabe Kidd | Jun 15, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | 120 | Dominion 6.15 in Osaka-jo Hall |
| 4 | Yota Tsuji | Jan 4, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 | 162 | Wrestle Kingdom 19 |
| 3 | David Finlay | May 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 | 245 | Wrestling Dontaku: Night 2 |
| 2 | Nic Nemeth | Feb 23, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | 71 | The New Beginning in Sapporo: Night 1 |
| 1 | David Finlay | Jan 4, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | 50 | Wrestle Kingdom 18 |
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