Wrestling Championships You Had No Idea Existed

 #5. - WWF NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

The WWF North American Heavyweight Championship existed from 1979 to 1981, initially established as the WWWF North American Heavyweight Championship before the promotion's name change. Ted DiBiase was the inaugural champion, while notable transitions included Pat Patterson's reign, which ended when he was recognized as the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion after “winning” a fictitious tournament. Later, Seiji Sakaguchi won the North American title from Patterson in a New Japan Pro-Wrestling house show, becoming the final champion and marking the end of the title's relatively short existence.

#4. - WCW WOMEN’S CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

The WCW Women's Cruiserweight Championship was a short-lived title created in 1997 as a joint venture between WCW and GAEA Japan. The title had three champions: Toshie Uematsu, who won the inaugural title by defeating Malia Hosaka on April 7, 1997; Yoshiko Tamura; and Sugar Sato, who had the longest reign. Despite its creation, the title was mostly used in Japan, with the tournament final only being shown on WCW Main Event and never mentioned again on WCW television. The title was defended and changed hands twice in Japan before being abandoned in early 1998, and it was officially deactivated on April 3, 1998, when GAEA Japan and WCW ended their relationship.

#3. - WWF CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

The WWF Canadian Championship was a short-lived title, with Dino Bravo being the sole champion. It was created to appeal to fans in Eastern Canada, but due to its limited recognition and usage, the title was vacated after Bravo left the company in 1986.

#2. - WWF WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP

The WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship had a surprisingly long existence of 4031 days, despite being largely forgotten. Created for Antonio Inoki, the title was primarily defended in MMA-style matches in Japan, with predetermined outcomes. Inoki held the title for most of its existence, with the exception of a brief 31-day reign by Shota Chochishvili, who lost it back to Inoki in a rematch. The title failed to boost Inoki's profile or gain significant traction in the promotion.

HONORABLE MENTION - WCW CRUISERWEIGHT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship was a short-lived title introduced in February 2001 to boost the cruiserweight division, but it was retired just a month later when WCW's assets were sold to the WWF (now WWE). The title is more infamous for its poorly designed belts than its brief history, making the unattractive design a lasting part of its legacy.

#1. - ECW MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

The ECW Maryland Championship, also known as the NWA Maryland Heavyweight Championship, was a short-lived title that existed only in 1993. JT Smith won the title in a battle royal, but it was essentially a non-title, as it was retired without being defended or used in any meaningful way. Its brief existence and lack of usage make it a rare and obscure title in professional wrestling history.  I can’t even find a picture of the physical belt!