Tony Parisi

06.15.1982 - 08.18.1982

64 days

 

• Recognized as the first World Wrestling Federation (WWF) International Heavyweight Champion

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Gino Brito

08.18.1982 - 08.30.1982

12 days

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Tatsumi Fujinami

08.30.1982 - 04.03.1983

216 days

 

• After winning the championship, Fujinami moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and took the championship with him.  NJPW was given control of

the championship at that time

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Riki Choshu

04.03.1983 - 08.04.1983

123 days

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Tatsumi Fujinami

08.04.1983 - 03.24.1984

234 days

 

• In January 1984, the championship was brought back to the United States with the WWF regaining control of it

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Akira Maeda

03.24.1984 - 07.23.1984

120 days

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Tatsumi Fujinami

07.23.1984 - 07.19.1985

379 days

 

• The championship was deactivated