The Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation (MEWF) Heavyweight Championship is the highest ranking singles title in the

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, one of three in the promotion. The title was created when Ricky Blues defeated

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at an event held in

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on January 18, 1992. In 2003, the title was merged with the

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when

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held its final show as an interpromtional event with the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation creating the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation Unified Heavyweight Championship on July 16, 2003. The championship has been known as: *MEWF Heavyweight Championship (1991–2003) *MEWF Unified Heavyweight Championship (2003–2004) The heavyweight title was later revived after

began promoting events in the Maryland-area in 2007. There have been a total of 30 recognized champions who have had a combined 45 official reigns.

Title history

References

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External links

Official Heavyweight Championship Title History
Heavyweight wrestling championships