Young defended the belt on the last Impact!

He defended the belt once, in a rematch against Veader.

He defended the belt twice before losing it to Bruce Curry by decision the following year.

Kincade continued to defend the belt even though not officially being champion.

He defended the belt three times before relinquishing the crown to move up to the 135lb lightweight division.

Smith was booked to successfully defend the belt against Michaels.

Other notable champions are 3 Count who won and defended the belt as a trio.

He defended the belt twice, against two Americans.

He continued to defend the belt for another year.

Smith defended the belt against Martin for the first six months of 1989.