Following the name of the champion(s): Indicates the number of times the wrestler has held that title at that point.
[...]
Indicates a gap in the listing where title changes are not known.
*
If used next to the names of the wrestlers, they may, in fact, not have held the title in the period indicated. If used next to the dates or places, either they are possibly wrong or the title changes are fictitious.
<
Title was held or changed hands no later than this. In these cases, it is known that a wrestler held the title at a certain time but not when he/she won it.
+
Broadcast date; the actual recording date is unknown.
@
Order uncertain. Different titleholders may be known for the same year, for example, but it is not known who held the title before whom.
#
Unofficial or disputable claims. These are usually matches that certainly took place, but where there is doubt that the wrestler shown should be recognized as a true title holder. These listings are also italicized in HTML files
Defeats Milo Steinborn in the match "to crown the champion of Texas" (Houston Chronicle, 36-03-23); recognized as world champion by Texas commission on 36-05-10; continues to be recognized as Texas champions in some cities.
Chief Joe Little Beaver
1937-04-30
Houston, TX
Not the midget wrestler; defeats Karl Davis to be recognized as the world champion when Savage leaves the area; also recognized as Texas champion in some cities including Austin, TX; loses the World Title on 37-05-14 but continues to be recognized as Texas champion as late as 37-08-01.
[...]
Mike Mazurki
1938-10-25
Dallas, TX
Defeats the Southern champion Purple Flash and claims the Texas title; still champion as of 38-11-22.
Defeats Bobby Managoff in a tournament final; Sandor Szabo defeats Humberto on 42-02-24 in Dallas, TX but the title is not on the line (Dallas Morning News, 42-02-22); most likely vacant when Humberto goes on a vacation in 42-03; listed as "until recently" champion (Dallas Morning News, 42-04-05).
Defeats Hans Schnabel; has defeated Schnabel on 44-04-21 in Houston, TX but the rematch is scheduled when Schnabel complains that Thesz has thrown him over the top rope.
Wins in a tag team match, teaming with Lenny Montana to defeat Gomez & Ray Gunkel; held up after the match against Pepper Gomez on 56-08-24 in Houston, TX.
Defeats Ernie Ladd on 65-04-30 in Houston, TX to retain the title (not to win it as previously reported); declared vacant after a controversial match against Billy Red Lyons on 65-12-07 in Dallas, TX; the rematch on 65-12-21 ends as a 60min time limit draw.
Mr. Wrestling defeats Valentine on 70-11-11 in San Antonio, TX for local recognition only; Valentine continues to defend in other towns and is again billed as champion in San Antonio, TX as of 70-12-13; Pepper Gomez defeats Valentine on 71-02-17 in San Antonio, TX for local recognition only; Valentine continues to defend in other towns and is again billed as champion in San Antonio, TX as of 71-03-24.
Lewin splits with his manager Gary Hart, who steals the belt and awards to Gino Hernandez (Wrestling Program, Gulf Athletic Club, Houston, TX, 80-04-25).
Gino Hernandez [3]
1980-04-25
Houston, TX
Lewin defeats Hernandez on 80-05-25 in Dallas, TX but most likely via DQ since Hernandez is still billed as champion as of 80-06-02.
Title held-up after the match against Jimmy Garvin in 83-04; title is immediately help up again after Garvin's victory in first rematch on 83-06-17 in Dallas, TX because of Sunshine's interference.
Vacant when the World Class promotion closes in 91-01.
Bill Dundee
1991-01-25
Dallas, TX
Defeats Gary Young in tournament final to be recognized by USWA; Kevin Von Erich is recognized as champion by Texas Wrestling Federation after defeating Angel of Death on 91-02-03 in Dallas, TX until TWF closes in 91-05.
Eric Embry [4]
1991-02-15
Dallas, TX
Title held-up with Bill Dundee on 91-03-29.
Bill Dundee [2]
1991-04-05
Dallas, TX
Defeats Embry in rematch.
Eric Embry [5]
1991-04-12
Dallas, TX
Defeated by Jerry Lawler on 91-04-26 in Dallas, TX, but the decision is later overturned; held up after the match against Bill Dundee on 91-05-24 in Dallas, TX.
Bill Dundee [3]
1991-05-31
Dallas, TX
Defeats Tom Prichard, substituting for Embry in rematch.
Tom Prichard
1991-06-07
Dallas, TX
Lord Humongous
1991-08-12
Memphis, TN
Tom Prichard [2]
1991-08-19
Memphis, TN
Brian Christopher
1992-02-10
Memphis, TN
Vacant in 92.
* Thanks to Paul Sosnowski and "cman73" for additional information.
