The IWA World Championship is the major title in the IWA Mid-South based in Louisville, Kentucky.
[1] The title debuted at the "Crowning of a Champion" event on April 3, 1997, when Tower of Doom won a twelve-man tournament.
Tower of Doom was the inaugural champion, having defeated Ox Harley and Bull Pain in a tournament final three-way match on April 4, 1997, at Crowning of Champion.
On June 14, 2022, Jake Crist vacated the title after failing to receive payment.
As a result, the company ceased operations and the title was deactivated.