The IWGP Handsome Championship is a title contested for in New Japan Pro Wrestling. While not technically an nL title, it is a title recognised and recorded by nL fans on Discord. The current champion is Kazuchika Okada.
Background
The title was created due to a "Handsome Battle" between Kota Ibushi and Cody at Wrestle Kingdom 12. From there the title has been followed by several fans on the nL Discord server.
Title History
# | Wrestler | Reign | Date | Days held | Event | Successful Defenses | Notes |
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1 | Kota Ibushi | 1 | January 4th, 2018 | 70 | Wrestle Kingdom 12 | 1 | Defeated Cody in a Handsome Battle to become the inaugural champion |
2 | Zack Sabre Jr. | 1 | March 15th, 2018 | 17 | New Japan Cup 2018 - Day 6 | 2 | Submit Ibushi to become champion |
3 | Kazuchika Okada | 1 | April 1st, 2018 | 33+ | Sakura Genesis | 1 | Pinned ZSJ to become champion and retain the IWGP Heavyweight Championship |
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