The GWF Light Heavyweight Championship was the secondary title in the Global Wrestling Federation in Texas.

The title was defended on the promotion's show that aired nationally on ESPN.

The GWF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament was a twenty-four man tournament for the inaugural GWF Light Heavyweight Championship held on July 12 and July 13, 1991.

The Lightning Kid defeated Jerry Lynn in the final to win the tournament.

The title was vacated after previous champion Danny Davis left the company for United States Wrestling Association.