On this page, you find the full Title History for the AWA World Women's Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The AWA World Women's Championship was a World Title contested in American Wrestling Association, by women wrestlers.
The championship was first established on August 20, 1954, and the inaugural champion was June Byers.
This is a newer version of the NWA Minnesota Women's Championship, with its own distinct lineage.
The AWA World Women's Championship was retired on January 12, 1991.
AWA World Women's Championship: Title History
AWA World Women's Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign American Wrestling Association Deactivated
January 12, 1991The championship retired when the AWA closed.14 Candi Devine
December 6, 1989 Toronto, ON | House showDevine defeated Judy Martin to win the vacant championship; Monster Ripper defeated Devine on July 7, 1990 at the WWC 17th Anniversary show in Bayamón, Puerto Rico to claim the title, but Ripper was never officially recognized as champion by the AWA.402days
Vacant
December 6, 1989The championship was vacated when Wendi Richter left the promotion; she was still advertised as champion for the show where Devine wins the vacant title.0days13 
Wendi Richter 1
November 26, 1988 Bloomington, MN | House show375days12 Madusa Miceli
December 27, 1987 Las Vegas, NV | AWA Championship WrestlingDefeated Candi Devine to win the vacant championship.335daysVacant
July 24, 1987The championship was vacated when Sherri Martel went to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).156days11 
Sherri Martel 3
June 28, 1986 Oakland, CA391days10 Candi Devine
January 16, 1986 Winnipeg, Manitoba | House show163days9 Sherri Martel 2
October 17, 1985 Winnipeg, Manitoba | House show91days8 Candi Devine
October 14, 1985 Memphis, TN | House showDevine was awarded the championship without title match.3daysVacant
October 3, 1985The championship was vacated for undocumented reasons.11days7 Sherri Martel 1
September 28, 1985 Chicago, IL5days6 Candi Devine
November 2, 1984 Minneapolis, MN | House showDevine won a battle royal to win the vacant championship.330daysVacant
March 27, 1975The championship was vacated when Betty Nicoli retired.3508days5 Betty Nicoli
August 16, 1973 Winnipeg, Manitoba | House show588days4 Vivian Vachon
November 4, 1971 Winnipeg, Manitoba | House show651days3 Kay Noble
April 13, 1963 Saint Paul, MN | House showDefeated Kathy Starr to win the vacant championship.3127daysVacant
January 1, 1963The AWA vacated the championship on January 1, 1963, but June Byers continued to be recognized as champion by the NWA until she retired in January 1964.102days2 Penny Banner
August 26, 1961 Angola, IN | House showAWA ceased to recognize June Byers as women's champion after she no-showed a title defense. Banner won a battle royal to become the new AWA World Women's Champion.493days1 
June Byers 1
August 20, 1954 Atlanta, GA | House showByers defeated Mildred Burke for the NWA World Women's Championship and continues to be recognized by AWA after it splits from NWA in 1960.2563days
For the Title History of the previous version of this championship, see the page for the NWA Minnesota Women's Championship.
AWA World Women's Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipJuly 1, 1990January 12, 1991
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipJuly 1, 1989July 1, 1990
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipOctober 17, 1985December 6, 1989
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipNovember 2, 1984October 17, 1985
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipApril 13, 1963March 27, 1975
- AWA World Women's ChampionshipMay 18, 1960January 1, 1963
- NWA World Women's ChampionshipAugust 20, 1954May 18, 1960
AWA World Women's Championship: Statistics
NWA
MBWC- Promotion
American Wrestling Association - TerritoryWorld Tier 2
- DivisionPrimary
- GenderFemale
- Date EstablishedAugust 20, 1954
- Preceded By
NWA Minnesota Women's Championship - Date RetiredJanuary 12, 1991
- First ChampionJune Byers
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candi Devine | 4 |
| 2 | Sherri Martel | 3 |
| 3 | Kay Noble | 1 |
| 4 | June Byers | 1 |
| 5 | Vivian Vachon | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Kay Noble | 3127 | |
| June Byers | 2563 | |
| Candi Devine | 898 | |
| Vivian Vachon | 651 | |
| Betty Nicoli | 588 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Noble | April 13, 1963 - November 4, 1971 | 3127 | |
| June Byers | August 20, 1954 - August 26, 1961 | 2563 | |
| Vivian Vachon | November 4, 1971 - August 16, 1973 | 651 | |
| Betty Nicoli | August 16, 1973 - March 27, 1975 | 588 | |
| Penny Banner | August 26, 1961 - January 1, 1963 | 493 |
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