The Iron Sheik (dec 26, 1983 – jan 23, 1984)
Description:
Event: WWF on MSG NetworkLocation: New York, NY
The Iron Sheik won by submission when Bob Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel when Backlund was put into Sheik's camel clutch to prevent any major injury. The title was renamed the WWF World Heavyweight Championship when the WWF ended its affiliation with the NWA.
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Date:
dec 26, 1983
jan 23, 1984
~ 29 days