The NJPW World TV Championship is a new singles title in New Japan Pro Wrestling. It was created on October 10, 2022 as a celebration of the longtime partnership between New Japan, longtime Japanese broadcast partner TV Asahi, and the New Japan World online streaming service. The hope is that younger wrestlers will be motivated to compete for the title, and matches will have a 15 minute time limit to encourage a rapid style, and title matches will be available for free via New Japan World and social media. The title was first awarded in January 2023 when Zack Sabre Jr. won a tournament to crown the inaugural champion.
As of 10/14/2024 there have been 6 NJPW WORLD TV Champions.
1-Zack Sabre Jr. 1st reign. Length: 1/4/2023-1/4/2024. Successful defenses: 16. (Note: 6th defense went to a time limit draw. Sabre retained title as a result)
2-Hiroshi Tanahashi. 1st reign. Length: 1/4/2024-2/23/2024. Successful defenses: 1.
3-Matt Riddle. 1st reign. Length: 2/23/2024-4/12/2024. Successful defenses: 2.
4-Zack Sabre Jr. 2nd reign. Length: 4/12/2024-5/3/2024. Successful defenses: None.
5-Jeff Cobb. 1st reign. Length: 5/3/2024-10/14/2024. Successful defenses: 3. (Note: 3rd defense went to a time limit draw. Cobb retained title as a result)
6-Ren Narita. 1st reign. Length: 10/14/2024-Present (Current Champion). Successful defenses; None. Next defense: 1/4/2025 vs. Jeff Cobb, Ryohei Oiwa & El Phantasmo in a 4-way. Won title in 3-way match.
