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, contested exclusively among junior heavyweight (<100 kg) wrestlers. It was created in 2001 when

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defeated

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in a 12-man tournament final. In addition to Japan, the title has also been defended in the

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. , there have been a total of 52 reigns shared between 26 different champions. The current champion is

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, who is in his first reign.

Tournament

Noah held a 10-man tournament to crown the first champion, held over its month-long, 11-event Navigation for the Bright Destination tour. The tour was held from June 9 through June 24, 2001.

Title history

Combined reigns

As of , .

References

External links

GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship
{{Pro Wrestling Noah Pro Wrestling Noah championships Junior heavyweight wrestling championships

Tournament

Title history

Combined reigns

See also

References

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