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who is in this first reign.

Inaugural tournament

A single elimination tournament was set up to crown the inaugural champion which took place between June 8 and August 9, 1998.

Title history

Combined reigns

As of , . 伊東竜二

Notes

References

External links

BJW official site BJW Deathmatch Heavyweight Title History
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