Open the Freedom Gate Championship | |||||||||||||||||||
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Promotion |
Dragon Gate USA Dragon Gate Evolve |
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Date established | November 28, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||
Date retired | August 15, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
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First champion(s) | BxB Hulk |
Most reigns | Johnny Gargano (2 reigns) |
Longest reign | Johnny Gargano (873 days) |
Shortest reign | Timothy Thatcher (36 days) |
Oldest winner | Timothy Thatcher (32 years - approx) |
Youngest winner | Johnny Gargano (24 years, 91 days) |
Heaviest champion | Drew Galloway (254 lb (115 kg)) |
Lightest champion | BxB Hulk (168 lb (76 kg)) |
The Open the Freedom Gate Championship was the major title in the promotion Dragon Gate USA. The first holder of the title was crowned following a 14-man tournament held at DGUSA Freedom Fight on November 28, 2009. The title is also recognized by Dragon Gate USA's parent promotion, Dragon Gate, and it has been defended at a Dragon Gate show in Japan. The title is also recognized by the Evolve promotion.
There were seven reigns by six wrestlers. BxB Hulk became the first champion by winning a 14-man tournament. Timothy Thatcher was the final champion, vacating the title on August 15, 2015.
The championship was defended in the USA, Japan, China, England, Germany, Canada, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As of May 20, 2017.