[2] In 1986 WCCW withdrew from the National Wrestling Alliance, creating the World Class Wrestling Association, replacing the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship with the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship, replacing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship as the top title recognized by the promotion.

[1][b] Fritz Von Erich would go on to win the championship a record setting 20 times.

Fritz' last reign was on June 4, 1982 – 16 years after his first title victory.

[5][6] With his last title victory Fritz became the oldest champion, at 52 years of age.

Fritz's second-youngest son, Mike Von Erich, was the youngest champion at just (20 years, 5 months, 2 days).