MLW World Middleweight Championship
ChampionshipnameMLW World Middleweight Championship
CurrentholderTemplario
WonMay 1, 2026
PromotionMajor League Wrestling (MLW)
CreatedJune 28, 2018
MostreignsMyron Reed (3 reigns)
FirstchampMaxwell Jacob Friedman
LongestreignMyron Reed (424 days)
ShortestreignShun Skywalker (42 days)
OldestTajiri (51)
YoungestMaxwell Jacob Friedman (22)
HeaviestMaxwell Jacob Friedman (216 lb (98 kg))
LightestMyron Reed (154 lb (70 kg))

The MLW World Middleweight Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion Major League Wrestling (MLW). The title was unveiled on July 18, 2018, it is contested in MLW's middleweight division by wrestlers at a maximum weight of 205 lb (93 kg).[1][2] The current champion is Templario, who is in his second reign. He won the title by defeating Kushida at CMLL Viernes Espectacular: CMLL vs. MLW in Mexico City, Mexico on May 1, 2026.

History

On June 28, 2018, Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced the creation of the MLW World Middleweight Championship, for their middleweight division instead of the "cruiserweight" division, which is more common in American professional wrestling.[2][3][4] It was announced that the title holds a weight limit of 205 lb (93 kg).[2][3] Also announced was an singles match between Maxwell Jacob Friedman and Joey Ryan to crown the first champion.[2][3][4] The title match was later advertised on July 6 during episode 12 of MLW Fusion.[5] The title was unveiled on July 18.[1] The following day, Maxwell Jacob Friedman defeated Joey Ryan to become the inaugural MLW World Middleweight Championship (air date July 27, 2018).[6][7][8] The title would be vacated on December 7, after Friedman was sidelined with an elbow injury.[9] Teddy Hart would defeat El Hijo de L.A. Park, Dezmond Xavier, Gringo Loco and Kotto Brazil in a five-way ladder match on December 14 at MLW Fusion Live to win the title.[10]

Combined reigns

As of , .

†Indicates the current champions
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns		Combined
days
1Myron Reed3814
2Místico1401
3Teddy Hart330
4Akira191
5Templario †2NaN+
6Lince Dorado1158
7Maxwell Jacob Friedman141
8Rocky Romero138
9Lio Rush119
10Tajiri111
11Kushida92
12Shun Skywalker42

References

  1. ^ "FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP". Mlw.com. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE CROWNED IN NYC JULY 19TH: JOEY RYAN VS. MJF". Mlw.com. June 28, 2018. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. ^ Joseph, Currier (July 6, 2018). "MLW FUSION REPORT: BOILER ROOM BRAWL AND MORE". F4wonline.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  4. ^ Scherer, Dave (June 28, 2018). "WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE CROWNED JULY 19TH AS JOEY RYAN COLLIDES WITH MJF AT MLW'S NYC CARD". Pwinsider.com. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  5. ^ Trionfo, Richard (July 30, 2018). "7/27 MLW FUSION TV REPORT: Special "Battle Riot" episode with Konnan, Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Jr, Swoggle, Fenix, ACH, Lawlor, Hennigan, Sami, Strickland, Pentagon Jr., Hager". Pwinsider.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "7/27 MLW FUSION TV REPORT: Special "Battle Riot" episode with Konnan, Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Jr, Swoggle, Fenix, ACH, Lawlor, Hennigan, Sami, Strickland, Pentagon Jr., Hager". Pro Wrestling Torch. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  7. ^ MACOONALD, JOSIAH (July 29, 2018). "MLW BATTLE RIOT RESULTS: TOM LAWLOR STANDS TALL IN 40-MAN MATCH". F4wonline.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  8. ^ Trionfo, Richard (July 27, 2018). "WMLW FUSION REPORT: BATTLE RIOT, MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE MATCH, AND MORE". Pwinsider.com. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Johnson, Mike. "MLW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP VACANT | PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  10. ^ James, Joseph (December 14, 2018). "MLW Fusion Recap (12/14): New Middleweight Champion Crowned, Rush And Rich Swann In The Main Event". Wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved March 5, 2023.