Following the name of the champion(s): Indicates the number of times the wrestler has held that title at that point.
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Indicates a gap in the listing where title changes are not known.
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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.
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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.
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Broadcast date; the actual recording date is unknown.
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Order uncertain. Different titleholders may be known for the same year, for example, but it is not known who held the title before whom.
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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
"Newly won" (The Times, San Mateo, CA, 61-04-19); billed as having defeated Bobo Brazil for the title around 60-11, Buddy Rogers in 61-03 in Detroit, MI, Wilbur Snyder (Wrestling News, 61-10-21), or Dick the Bruiser in 62-03 ("22 months before", Tulare Advance Register, 62-01-10); Bob Ellis is mistakenly reported to have defeated Steven for the title on 61-11-11 in San Francisco, CA (San Mateo Times, 61-11-13) when Ellis wins only one fall; Stevens defeats Ellis on 61-12-09 in San Francisco, CA; vacant after Stevens breaks ankle in motorcycle accident on 62-07-01 in Sonoma, CA (The Press Democract, Santa Rosa, CA, 62-07-02).
Held up by the American Wrestling Alliance "repeatedly breaking the rules" during the match against Pepper Gomez on 64-04-25 in San Francisco, CA (Oakland Tribune, 64-05-01).
Immediately held up due to the interference by Monsoon's manager Red Berry; holds the title for "five minutes last Saturday" (The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA, 66-06-12).
Held up since Shibuya throws salt in Wright's eyes in the third fall; continues to be held up after Shibuya defeats Wright in the rematch via DQ on 68-03-16 in San Francisco, CA (San Francisco Examiner, 68-03-17).
Awarded when Stevens cannot defend the title due to leg injury in a go-karting accident; defends against Pedro Morales on this day (Stevens is advertised until the day of the card).
DeMarco continues to be billed as champion in Las Vegas, NV.
Paul DeMarco [2]
1971-09-18
San Francisco, CA
Rocky Johnson
1971-11-06
San Francisco, CA
In Las Vegas, NV, DeMarco continues to be billed as champion but Johnson is later billed as having defeated DeMarco for the title on 71-12-26 in San Francisco, CA, where, in reality, Johnson defeats Pat Patterson to retain the title.
On 77-02-12, Pat Patterson defeats the "Great Fuji" (Toru Tanaka under a mask, substituting for Fuji) in San Francisco, CA; due to the imposture, Fuji is suspended indefinitely and Tanaka is fine $500 by the State Athletic Commission on 77-02-16 (San Francisco Chronicle, 77-02-17); Patterson refuses the title.
Vacant on 78-08-14 when Mayne dies in an auto accident; Dean Ho faces Buddy Rose for the vacant title on 78-08-19 in San Francisco, CA, but the match ends as a draw.
Buddy Rose
1978-09-16
San Francisco, CA
Defeats Dean Ho in tournament final; vacant in late 79-02 when Rose is suspended.
Ron Starr
1979-03-03
San Francisco, CA
Defeats Roddy Piper in tournament final.
Buddy Rose [2]
1979-05-11
San Francisco, CA
Ron Starr [2]
1979-06-08
San Francisco, CA
Defeats John Mantell when Rose refuses to wrestle.
Bob Sweetan
1979-10-13
San Francisco, CA
George Wells
1979-12-29
San Francisco, CA
Ed Wiskoski
1980-06-07
San Francisco, CA
Ron Starr [3]
1980-08-09
San Francisco, CA
Bob Sweetan [2]
1980-10-13
San Francisco, CA
Vacant in 80-10 when the Kansas City office stops sending talent, including Sweetan, to the area.
