TNA X Division Championship facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TNA X Division Championship |
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| Current champion(s) | Samoa Joe | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date won | June 27, 2015 (aired August 7, 2014) |
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| Date established | June 19, 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date retired | July,12,2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Promotion | Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) | ||||||||||||||||||
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The TNA X Division Championship is a special award in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which is a type of professional wrestling company. This championship is for wrestlers in the X Division. These wrestlers are known for their amazing high-flying moves and quick, agile styles, often called cruiserweights. The championship was first shown on June 19, 2002. This was during the recording of TNA's second weekly pay-per-view (PPV) event.
The current champion is Samoa Joe. This is his fifth time holding the title. Joe won the championship on June 27, 2014, in New York. He defeated Low Ki and Seiya Sanada in a match with three wrestlers. He won the title after the previous champion, Austin Aries, gave it up. Aries gave up the X Division Championship to get a chance to compete for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
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What is the TNA X Division Championship?
The TNA X Division Championship is a top prize in professional wrestling. It is given out by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). This championship is unique because it focuses on a special style of wrestling.
What makes the X Division unique?
The X Division is known for its fast-paced and exciting matches. Wrestlers in this division often use incredible athletic moves. They perform high jumps, flips, and quick maneuvers. This makes their matches very thrilling to watch.
Who were the first and most champions?
The first person to ever win the TNA X Division Championship was A.J. Styles. He is a very famous wrestler. Over the years, many talented wrestlers have held this title.
Who has held the title the most times?
The wrestler who has won the TNA X Division Championship the most times is Chris Sabin. He has held the title an amazing eight times! This shows how skilled and consistent he has been in the X Division.
Who held the title for the longest time?
Austin Aries holds the record for the longest time as champion. He kept the title for 301 days. That's almost a whole year!
Who held the title for the shortest time?
On the other hand, Chris Sabin and Eric Young share the record for the shortest time as champion. They each held the title for less than one day.
How old were the champions?
Wrestlers of different ages have held the TNA X Division Championship. Some were very young when they won, while others were older and more experienced.
Who was the oldest champion?
The oldest wrestler to win the title was Rob Van Dam. He was 41 years old when he became champion. This shows that age is just a number in wrestling!
Who was the youngest champion?
The youngest wrestler to win the title was Amazing Red. He was only 21 years old when he first became champion. This was a big achievement for such a young wrestler.
How heavy were the champions?
The X Division is mostly for lighter, agile wrestlers. However, some heavier wrestlers have also held the title, showing their versatility.
Who was the heaviest champion?
The heaviest wrestler to win the title was Abyss. He weighed 350 pounds. This was unusual for the X Division, but he proved he could compete.
Who was the lightest champion?
The lightest wrestler to hold the title was Amazing Red. He weighed 150 pounds. This fits the typical style of the X Division.
Past names of the championship
Over time, the championship has had a few different names. It started with names that included "NWA" before becoming known as the TNA X Division Championship.
- NWA X Championship
- NWA–TNA X Championship
- NWA–TNA X Division Championship
Images for kids
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The first NWA–TNA X Championship belt.
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An earlier version of the TNA X Division Championship belt.
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The current design of the TNA X Division Championship.
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Inaugural and six-time champion A.J. Styles.
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Record eight-time champion Chris Sabin.
See also
In Spanish: Impact X Division Championship para niños
