AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship/Champion history

The following champion history features the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship.
==Champion history==
Silver areas in the history indicate periods of unknown lineage. An beside a date indicates that a title change occurred no later than the date shown.
===NWA Mid-America / Continental Wrestling Association===
(NWA Mid-America 1974–1977, Continental Wrestling Association 1977–1987; AWA from 1978)
Wrestler: 	Times: 	Date: 	Location: 	Notes:
NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Mid-America version) 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Mid-America version) 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Mid-America version) 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Mid-America version) 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Mid-America version)
Jerry Lawler 	1 	July 27, 1974 	Chattanooga, Tennessee 	
Robert Fuller 	1 	October 23, 1974 	Nashville, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	2 	October 30, 1974 	Nashville, Tennessee 	
The title was vacated in December 1974. 	The title was vacated in December 1974. 	The title was vacated in December 1974. 	The title was vacated in December 1974. 	The title was vacated in December 1974.
Ron Fuller 	1 	December 29, 1974 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Mongolian Stomper 	1 	June 9, 1975 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	3 	July 14, 1975 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Mongolian Stomper 	2 	July 28, 1975 	 	
The title was held up after a match against Bob Armstrong in Memphis, Tennessee on August 9, 1975. 	The title was held up after a match against Bob Armstrong in Memphis, Tennessee on August 9, 1975. 	The title was held up after a match against Bob Armstrong in Memphis, Tennessee on August 9, 1975. 	The title was held up after a match against Bob Armstrong in Memphis, Tennessee on August 9, 1975. 	The title was held up after a match against Bob Armstrong in Memphis, Tennessee on August 9, 1975.
Bob Armstrong 	1 	September 29, 1975 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	4 	October 20, 1975 	Huntsville, Alabama 	
Bob Armstrong 	2 	November 24, 1975 	 	
The title was held up in November 1975. 	The title was held up in November 1975. 	The title was held up in November 1975. 	The title was held up in November 1975. 	The title was held up in November 1975.
Jerry Lawler 	5 	December 15, 1975 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against Ricky Gibson in January 1976. 	The title was held up after a match against Ricky Gibson in January 1976. 	The title was held up after a match against Ricky Gibson in January 1976. 	The title was held up after a match against Ricky Gibson in January 1976. 	The title was held up after a match against Ricky Gibson in January 1976.
Jerry Lawler 	6 	January 19, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	1 	February 22, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	7 	April 5, 1976 	 	
Jack Brisco 	1 	August 9, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	8 	August 19, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	2 	September 14, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
 	 	 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	9 	October 4, 1976 	 	
Jackie Fargo 	1 	October 4, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
 	 	 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	10 	October 1976 	 	
Rocky Johnson 	1 	November 1, 1976 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title moved from NWA Mid-America to the Continental Wrestling Association on March 20, 1977. 	The title moved from NWA Mid-America to the Continental Wrestling Association on March 20, 1977. 	The title moved from NWA Mid-America to the Continental Wrestling Association on March 20, 1977. 	The title moved from NWA Mid-America to the Continental Wrestling Association on March 20, 1977. 	The title moved from NWA Mid-America to the Continental Wrestling Association on March 20, 1977.
NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) / Mid-Southern Heavyweight Championship 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) / Mid-Southern Heavyweight Championship 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) / Mid-Southern Heavyweight Championship 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) / Mid-Southern Heavyweight Championship 	NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version) / Mid-Southern Heavyweight Championship
Jerry Lawler 	11 	April 11, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bob Armstrong 	3 	April 28, 1977 	Knoxville, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	12 	May 1, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Paul Orndorff 	1 	May 29, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	13 	July 18, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	1 	July 25, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	14 	August 1, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	2 	August 22, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	15 	August 29, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Lawler retired temporarily and vacated the title after a match against Bill Dundee on September 13, 1977. 	Lawler retired temporarily and vacated the title after a match against Bill Dundee on September 13, 1977. 	Lawler retired temporarily and vacated the title after a match against Bill Dundee on September 13, 1977. 	Lawler retired temporarily and vacated the title after a match against Bill Dundee on September 13, 1977. 	Lawler retired temporarily and vacated the title after a match against Bill Dundee on September 13, 1977.
Jimmy Valiant 	1 	September 25, 1977 	Louisville, Kentucky 	
Jerry Lawler 	16 	October 10, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jimmy Valiant 	2 	November 28, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	17 	December 5, 1977 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Title renamed the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in July 1978, when the CWA established a working relationship with the American Wrestling Association. 	Title renamed the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in July 1978, when the CWA established a working relationship with the American Wrestling Association. 	Title renamed the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in July 1978, when the CWA established a working relationship with the American Wrestling Association. 	Title renamed the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in July 1978, when the CWA established a working relationship with the American Wrestling Association. 	Title renamed the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in July 1978, when the CWA established a working relationship with the American Wrestling Association.
AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
Jos LeDuc 	1 	August 7, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	18 	August 14, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jos LeDuc 	2 	August 28, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	19 	September 4, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Don Fargo 	1 	November 6, 1978 	 	
Tommy Gilbert 	1 	November 20, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Don Fargo 	2 	November 27, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	20 	December 4, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Austin Idol 	1 	December 25, 1978 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Ron Fuller 	1 	January 15, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Toru Tanaka 	1 	February 12, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Buzz Sawyer 	1 	March 31, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against The Mongolian Stomper on April 2, 1979. 	The title was held up after a match against The Mongolian Stomper on April 2, 1979. 	The title was held up after a match against The Mongolian Stomper on April 2, 1979. 	The title was held up after a match against The Mongolian Stomper on April 2, 1979. 	The title was held up after a match against The Mongolian Stomper on April 2, 1979.
The Mongolian Stomper 	3 	April 23, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Robert Fuller 	1 	June 4, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Ron Bass 	1 	June 1979 	Bluefield, West Virginia 	
Randy Taylor 	1 	June 1979 	 	
Ron Bass 	2 	July 2, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	2 	August 27, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up in after a match against Ron Bass on September 11, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up in after a match against Ron Bass on September 11, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up in after a match against Ron Bass on September 11, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up in after a match against Ron Bass on September 11, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up in after a match against Ron Bass on September 11, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bill Dundee 	3 	September 17, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	21 	September 24, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	4 	October 1, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	22 	October 15, 1979 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jimmy Valiant 	3 	January 3, 1980 	Jackson, Tennessee 	
Paul Ellering 	1 	April 7, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	5 	July 7, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was vacated when Dundee won the CWA World Heavyweight title from Billy Robinson on August 4, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated when Dundee won the CWA World Heavyweight title from Billy Robinson on August 4, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated when Dundee won the CWA World Heavyweight title from Billy Robinson on August 4, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated when Dundee won the CWA World Heavyweight title from Billy Robinson on August 4, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated when Dundee won the CWA World Heavyweight title from Billy Robinson on August 4, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bill Irwin 	1 	August 11, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against Jimmy Valiant on August 18, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Jimmy Valiant on August 18, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Jimmy Valiant on August 18, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Jimmy Valiant on August 18, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Jimmy Valiant on August 18, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jimmy Valiant 	4 	August 25, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	3 	September 1, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jimmy Valiant 	5 	September 9, 1980 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	3 	October 6, 1980 	 	
The title was vacated in November 1980. 	The title was vacated in November 1980. 	The title was vacated in November 1980. 	The title was vacated in November 1980. 	The title was vacated in November 1980.
Jimmy Valiant 	6 	January 17, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	23 	February 15, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jimmy Hart 	1 	June 22, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Chick Donovan 	1 	June 27, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Donovan was stripped of the title in July 1981 because of the way in which he won it. 	Donovan was stripped of the title in July 1981 because of the way in which he won it. 	Donovan was stripped of the title in July 1981 because of the way in which he won it. 	Donovan was stripped of the title in July 1981 because of the way in which he won it. 	Donovan was stripped of the title in July 1981 because of the way in which he won it.
Steve Keirn 	1 	July 20, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Dream Machine 	1 	August 16, 1981 	Jackson, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	24 	August 24, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Dream Machine 	2 	September 7, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jimmy Valiant 	7 	September 14, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Dream Machine 	3 	October 1981 	 	
Dutch Mantel 	1 	October 26, 1981 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	25 	January 18, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Dutch Mantel 	2 	February 14, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	26 	March 1, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Dutch Mantel 	3 	March 22, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	27 	March 29, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Kendo Nagasaki 	1 	May 1982 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	28 	May 24, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Kamala 	1 	June 7, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	29 	August 9, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Nick Bockwinkel 	1 	October 11, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	30 	November 8, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Sabu the Wildman 	1 	November 15, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Terry Taylor 	1 	November 29, 1982 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jacques Rougeau 	1 	January 30, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Terry Taylor 	2 	February 14, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	6 	March 21, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Dutch Mantel 	5 	May 9, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	7 	May 16, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Dutch Mantel 	6 	May 30, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	31 	May 30, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	8 	May 30, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	32 	June 6, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Man Mountain Link 	1 	June 20, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	33 	June 20, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Man Mountain Link 	2 	July 1983 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	34 	July 4, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Lawler was stripped of the title in September 1983, for failing to defend within 30 days. 	Lawler was stripped of the title in September 1983, for failing to defend within 30 days. 	Lawler was stripped of the title in September 1983, for failing to defend within 30 days. 	Lawler was stripped of the title in September 1983, for failing to defend within 30 days. 	Lawler was stripped of the title in September 1983, for failing to defend within 30 days.
Jerry Lawler 	35 	September 10, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jesse Ventura 	1 	September 1983 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	36 	October 3, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jesse Ventura 	2 	October 10, 1983 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	37 	November 1983 	Chicago, Illinois 	
Lord Humongous 	1 	April 30, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	38 	May 21, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Rick Rude 	1 	June 11, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	4 	July 16, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
King Kong Bundy 	1 	July 30, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	39 	November 12, 1984 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against Eddie Gilbert on January 28, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Eddie Gilbert on January 28, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Eddie Gilbert on January 28, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Eddie Gilbert on January 28, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Eddie Gilbert on January 28, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Eddie Gilbert 	1 	February 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	40 	February 12, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Randy Savage 	1 	March 17, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Oske 	1 	May 7, 1985 	Louisville, Kentucky 	
Randy Savage 	2 	May 13, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	41 	June 3, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bota the Witch Doctor 	1 	June 24, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	42 	July 29, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tarras Bulba 	 	 	 	
August 16, 1985 	Selmer, Tennessee 	 	 	
Jerry Lawler 	43 	September 6, 1985 	Martin, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	9 	October 19, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	44 	December 21, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	10 	December 30, 1985 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	45 	April 8, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Bill Dundee 	11 	May 2, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Buddy Landel 	1 	June 2, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was immediately vacated. 	The title was immediately vacated. 	The title was immediately vacated. 	The title was immediately vacated. 	The title was immediately vacated.
Buddy Landel 	2 	June 16, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Title vacated in June 1986 when Landel left the promotion. 	Title vacated in June 1986 when Landel left the promotion. 	Title vacated in June 1986 when Landel left the promotion. 	Title vacated in June 1986 when Landel left the promotion. 	Title vacated in June 1986 when Landel left the promotion.
Bam Bam Bigelow 	1 	July 28, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	46 	September 8, 1986 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Title vacated on January 11, 1987 when Lawler was injured. 	Title vacated on January 11, 1987 when Lawler was injured. 	Title vacated on January 11, 1987 when Lawler was injured. 	Title vacated on January 11, 1987 when Lawler was injured. 	Title vacated on January 11, 1987 when Lawler was injured.
Austin Idol 	2 	February 2, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	47 	April 20, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Austin Idol 	3 	April 27, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	48 	June 8, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brickhouse Brown 	1 	July 6, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	49 	July 13, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Title held up after a match against Don Bass on August 3, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	Title held up after a match against Don Bass on August 3, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	Title held up after a match against Don Bass on August 3, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	Title held up after a match against Don Bass on August 3, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	Title held up after a match against Don Bass on August 3, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Don Bass 	1 	August 3, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	50 	August 1987 	 	
Don Bass 	2 	August 24, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	51 	August 31, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Lawler vacated the title in October 1987 to concentrate on the AWA World Tag Team Championship. 	Lawler vacated the title in October 1987 to concentrate on the AWA World Tag Team Championship. 	Lawler vacated the title in October 1987 to concentrate on the AWA World Tag Team Championship. 	Lawler vacated the title in October 1987 to concentrate on the AWA World Tag Team Championship. 	Lawler vacated the title in October 1987 to concentrate on the AWA World Tag Team Championship.
Bobby Jaggers 	1 	October 19, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	52 	November 21, 1987 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was unified with the AWA International Heavyweight Championship and the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to create the CWA Heavyweight Championship on December 7, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.	The title was unified with the AWA International Heavyweight Championship and the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to create the CWA Heavyweight Championship on December 7, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.	The title was unified with the AWA International Heavyweight Championship and the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to create the CWA Heavyweight Championship on December 7, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.	The title was unified with the AWA International Heavyweight Championship and the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to create the CWA Heavyweight Championship on December 7, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.	The title was unified with the AWA International Heavyweight Championship and the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to create the CWA Heavyweight Championship on December 7, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee.
===United States Wrestling Association===
(1990–1997)
Wrestler: 	Times: 	Date: 	Location: 	Notes:
USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
Dick Slater 	1 	September 1, 1990 	 	
Jeff Jarrett 	1 	October 6, 1990 	Nashville, Tennessee 	
Eddie Gilbert 	1 	October 29, 1990 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was vacated in December 1990 when Gilbert left the promotion. 	The title was vacated in December 1990 when Gilbert left the promotion. 	The title was vacated in December 1990 when Gilbert left the promotion. 	The title was vacated in December 1990 when Gilbert left the promotion. 	The title was vacated in December 1990 when Gilbert left the promotion.
Jeff Jarrett 	2 	January 14, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was vacated after a match against Steve Austin on February 25, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated after a match against Steve Austin on February 25, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated after a match against Steve Austin on February 25, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated after a match against Steve Austin on February 25, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was vacated after a match against Steve Austin on February 25, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jeff Jarrett 	3 	March 1991 	 	
Tom Prichard 	1 	March 15, 1991 	Dallas, Texas 	
The title was vacated on March 29, 1991 after a match against Jeff Jarrett in Dallas, Texas. 	The title was vacated on March 29, 1991 after a match against Jeff Jarrett in Dallas, Texas. 	The title was vacated on March 29, 1991 after a match against Jeff Jarrett in Dallas, Texas. 	The title was vacated on March 29, 1991 after a match against Jeff Jarrett in Dallas, Texas. 	The title was vacated on March 29, 1991 after a match against Jeff Jarrett in Dallas, Texas.
Jeff Jarrett 	4 	April 5, 1991 	Dallas, Texas 	
The title was vacated on April 8, 1991 due to finish of the Jarrett-Prichard rematch. 	The title was vacated on April 8, 1991 due to finish of the Jarrett-Prichard rematch. 	The title was vacated on April 8, 1991 due to finish of the Jarrett-Prichard rematch. 	The title was vacated on April 8, 1991 due to finish of the Jarrett-Prichard rematch. 	The title was vacated on April 8, 1991 due to finish of the Jarrett-Prichard rematch.
Jeff Jarrett 	5 	April 12, 1991 	Dallas, Texas 	
Eric Embry 	1 	May 3, 1991 	Dallas, Texas 	
Bill Dundee 	4 	May 13, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Eric Embry 	2 	May 20, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tom Prichard 	2 	November 4, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Eric Embry 	3 	November 9, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tom Prichard 	3 	December 2, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Eric Embry 	4 	December 9, 1991 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tom Prichard 	4 	February 8, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Dr Death 	1 	March 10, 1992 	Louisville, Kentucky 	
Jimmy Valiant 	1 	March 16, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	1 	March 23, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up on April 20, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was held up on April 20, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was held up on April 20, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was held up on April 20, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was held up on April 20, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard.
Brian Christopher 	2 	April 27, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title remained held up due to the finish of the rematch on May 4, 1992. 	The title remained held up due to the finish of the rematch on May 4, 1992. 	The title remained held up due to the finish of the rematch on May 4, 1992. 	The title remained held up due to the finish of the rematch on May 4, 1992. 	The title remained held up due to the finish of the rematch on May 4, 1992.
Brian Christopher 	3 	May 4, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was vacated on June 22, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was vacated on June 22, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was vacated on June 22, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was vacated on June 22, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard. 	The title was vacated on June 22, 1992 after a match against Tom Prichard.
Tom Prichard 	5 	June 29, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	4 	July 20, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tom Prichard 	6 	July 27, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	5 	August 3, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Reno Riggins 	1 	August 10, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up on September 14, 1992 after a match against Brian Christopher in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up on September 14, 1992 after a match against Brian Christopher in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up on September 14, 1992 after a match against Brian Christopher in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up on September 14, 1992 after a match against Brian Christopher in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up on September 14, 1992 after a match against Brian Christopher in Memphis, Tennessee.
Brian Christopher 	6 	September 21, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jeff Jarrett 	6 	December 21, 1992 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	7 	January 11, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jeff Jarrett 	7 	March 1, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	8 	May 1, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jeff Jarrett 	8 	June 28, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Vampire Warrior 	1 	July 18, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jeff Jarrett 	9 	August 23, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was renamed the USWA Heavyweight Championship in September 1993. 	The title was renamed the USWA Heavyweight Championship in September 1993. 	The title was renamed the USWA Heavyweight Championship in September 1993. 	The title was renamed the USWA Heavyweight Championship in September 1993. 	The title was renamed the USWA Heavyweight Championship in September 1993.
USWA Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Heavyweight Championship 	USWA Heavyweight Championship
Tommy Rich 	1 	September 13, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up on September 25, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee after a match against Jeff Jarrett, in which the referee raised Rich's hand in victory when Jarrett had actually won.	The title was held up on September 25, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee after a match against Jeff Jarrett, in which the referee raised Rich's hand in victory when Jarrett had actually won.	The title was held up on September 25, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee after a match against Jeff Jarrett, in which the referee raised Rich's hand in victory when Jarrett had actually won.	The title was held up on September 25, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee after a match against Jeff Jarrett, in which the referee raised Rich's hand in victory when Jarrett had actually won.	The title was held up on September 25, 1993 in Memphis, Tennessee after a match against Jeff Jarrett, in which the referee raised Rich's hand in victory when Jarrett had actually won.
Jeff Jarrett 	10 	October 4, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Buddy Landel 	1 	November 22, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	9 	December 5, 1993 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doug Gilbert 	1 	February 7, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	10 	February 14, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doug Gilbert 	2 	February 21, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	11 	February 28, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Eddie Gilbert 	2 	March 14, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	12 	March 19, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doug Gilbert 	3 	May 2, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	13 	May 9, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The Dream Machine 	1 	June 6, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	14 	July 11, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doug Gilbert 	4 	August 1, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Gilbert was stripped of the title on September 24, 1994 for not defending within 45 days. 	Gilbert was stripped of the title on September 24, 1994 for not defending within 45 days. 	Gilbert was stripped of the title on September 24, 1994 for not defending within 45 days. 	Gilbert was stripped of the title on September 24, 1994 for not defending within 45 days. 	Gilbert was stripped of the title on September 24, 1994 for not defending within 45 days.
Tommy Rich 	2 	October 3, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	15 	December 5, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	3 	December 19, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	16 	December 31, 1994 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Lee 	1 	April 3, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against Brian Christopher on April 10, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Brian Christopher on April 10, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Brian Christopher on April 10, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Brian Christopher on April 10, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Brian Christopher on April 10, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Brian Lee 	2 	April 17, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doug Gilbert 	5 	May 13, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	17 	May 29, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Billy Jack Haynes 	1 	June 26, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brad Armstrong 	1 	August 4, 1995 	Knoxville, Tennessee 	
Billy Jack Haynes 	2 	August 7, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	18 	September 11, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jesse James Armstrong 	1 	October 7, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	19 	October 23, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was held up after a match against Tex Slazenger on November 13, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Tex Slazenger on November 13, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Tex Slazenger on November 13, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Tex Slazenger on November 13, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. 	The title was held up after a match against Tex Slazenger on November 13, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tex Slazenger 	1 	November 22, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	20 	November 27, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tex Slazenger 	2 	December 2, 1995 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	1 	January 10, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Tommy Rich 	4 	January 13, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	21 	February 14, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Mabel 	1 	March 16, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	2 	May 20, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	22 	June 1, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Ric Hogan 	1 	October 28, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	23 	November 18, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Wolfie D 	1 	December 14, 1996 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	24 	January 2, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Elijah 	1 	February 9, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Brian Christopher 	25 	March 29, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Billy Travis 	1 	June 14, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Spellbinder 	2 	July 12, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Doomsday 	1 	July 13, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Steven Dunn 	1 	September 6, 1997 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
The title was retired in November 1997 when the USWA closed. 	The title was retired in November 1997 when the USWA closed. 	The title was retired in November 1997 when the USWA closed. 	The title was retired in November 1997 when the USWA closed. 	The title was retired in November 1997 when the USWA closed.
===Memphis Championship Wrestling===
(2000–2001)
Wrestler: 	Times: 	Date: 	Location: 	Notes:
MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship 	MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship 	MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship 	MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship 	MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship
Jerry Lawler 	1 	March 25, 2000 	Tunica, Mississippi 	
The title was vacated in 2000. 	The title was vacated in 2000. 	The title was vacated in 2000. 	The title was vacated in 2000. 	The title was vacated in 2000.
K-Krush 	1 	[[April 12, 2000 	Robinsonville, Mississippi 	
Masked Man#1 	2 	May 24, 2000 	Tunica, Mississippi 	
Lord Steven Regal 	1 	June 21, 2000 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Joey Abs 	1 	August 19, 2000 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
K-Krush 	2 	August 19, 2000 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Steve Bradley 	1 	November 3, 2000 	Manila, Arkansas 	
Joey Abs 	2 	June 16, 2001 	Jackson, Tennessee 	
Steve Bradley 	2 	July 7, 2001 	Manila, Arkansas 	
Seven 	1 	July 7, 2001 	Manila, Arkansas 	
Kryptonite 	1 	November 17, 2001 	Dyersburg, Tennessee 	
Title retired in December 2001 when MCW closed.	Title retired in December 2001 when MCW closed.	Title retired in December 2001 when MCW closed.	Title retired in December 2001 when MCW closed.	Title retired in December 2001 when MCW closed.
===Memphis Wrestling===
(2004–present)
Wrestler: 	Times: 	Date: 	Location: 	Notes:
Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship	Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship	Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship	Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship	Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship
Mabel 	1 	March 6, 2004 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Mordecai 	1 	March 2005 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	1 	July 2005 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Shock 	1 	March 2007 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Jerry Lawler 	2 	April 2008 	Memphis, Tennessee 	
Category:Champion history