List of NWA World Heavyweight Champions Reigns Reigns

| Rank_ | Wrestler | No_of_reigns | Combined_days_ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Thesz | 3 | 3749 |
| 2 | Ric Flair | 8 | 3103 |
| 3 | Harley Race | 7 | 1799 |
| 4 | Dory Funk, Jr. | 1 | 1563 |
| 5 | Dan Severn | 2 | 1559 |
| 6 | Gene Kiniski | 1 | 1131 |
| 7 | Adam Pearce | 5 | 1078 |
| 8 | Jeff Jarrett | 6 | 1006 |
| 9 | Pat O`Connor | 1 | 903 |
| 10 | Jack Brisco | 2 | 866 |
| 11 | Orville Brown | 1 | 692 |
| 12 | Buddy Rogers | 1 | 573 |
| 13 | Blue Demon, Jr. | 1 | 505 |
| 14 | Naoya Ogawa | 2 | 469 |
| 15 | Terry Funk | 1 | 424 |
| 16 | Dick Hutton | 1 | 421 |
| 17 | Rob Conway | 1 | 294 |
| 18 | Christian Cage | 2 | 245 |
| 19 | Whipper Billy Watson | 1 | 239 |