MLW World Heavyweight Championship

MLW World Heavyweight Championship
The second design of the MLW World Heavyweight Championship belt
(2018-present)
Details
PromotionMajor League Wrestling (MLW)
Date establishedApril 7, 2002
Current championKiller Kross
Date wonJanuary 29, 2026
(aired February 5, 2026)
Other names
  • MLW Championship
  • MLW World Heavyweight Championship
    (2002–present)
Statistics
First championShane Douglas
Most reignsSatoshi Kojima (2)
Longest reignJacob Fatu (819 days)
Shortest reignMike Awesome (10 minutes)
Oldest championSatoshi Kojima (53 years)
Youngest championShane Strickland (28 years)
Heaviest championMike Awesome (292 lbs)
Lightest championLow Ki (174 lbs)

The MLW World Heavyweight Championship is a world heavyweight championship owned and promoted by Major League Wrestling (MLW). It is the promotion's principal championship. The championship was established on June 15, 2002 at the Genesis and was active until February 10, 2004 after the promotion stopped hosting events. The championship was reactivated in 2018. The current champion is Killer Kross, who is in his first reign. He won the title by last eliminating Matt Riddle in a Battle Riot match at Battle Riot VIII on January 29, 2026 in Kissimmee, Florida.