The weight limit for the women's cruiserweight division was 130 lb (as announced on WCW television).

The first champion was crowned in a four-woman tournament that began on an episode of WCW Monday Nitro on March 31, 1997 and concluded on April 7, 1997.

[2] In fact, the title was defended and changed hands twice in Japan before being abandoned in early 1998.

On April 7, 1997, at Main Event, Toshie Uematsu became the inaugural champion by defeating Malia Hosaka in the finals of four-woman single-elimination tournament.

[2] The championship was short-lived, as it was deactivated on April 3, 1998, as GAEA Japan and WCW ended their relationship.