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IWGP Heavyweight Championship

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IWGP Heavyweight Championship
Current
champion(s):
Keiji Muto
Date won: April 27, 2008
Promotion: NJPW
Brand:
Date created: June 12. 1987
Date retired:
Other name(s):
Most reigns:
First champion(s): Antonio Inoki

The International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP) Heavyweight Championship is the top title in Japanese promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling. It was created in 1987 with NJPW founder Antonio Inoki defeating Masa Saito in the finals of the annual IWGP Tournament. There have been a total of 22 recognized champions who have had a combined 46 official reigns.

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