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TNA's world title, rebranded 2024

TNA World Championship

Current: Nic Nemeth TNA Since 2007

The TNA World Championship is the top title of TNA Wrestling. Its lineage begins with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship contested in the promotion from 2002 to 2007, moves to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship created in 2007, and was renamed the TNA World Championship with the company's 2024 rebrand.

Kurt Angle opened the promotion's own world title, while AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Sting defined its main-event scene across the 2000s and 2010s.

Reigns that defined the title

Nic NemethCurrent, won Jun 28, 2026 at Slammiversary 2026The former WWE star's run at the top of TNA
Kurt AngleInaugural TNA World Heavyweight Champion, May 2007First holder of TNA's own world title
AJ Styles2000sA multi-time champion and the original franchise player of TNA
Samoa Joe2008A signature TNA reign built on his undefeated run
Sting2006 onwardA multi-time TNA World Champion and marquee veteran holder

Champions with profiles

See the wider promotion story on the TNA promotion page.

FAQ

Who is the current TNA World Champion?
Nic Nemeth is the current TNA World Champion, winning the title on June 28, 2026 at Slammiversary 2026.
Who was the first TNA World Heavyweight Champion?
Kurt Angle is recognized as the inaugural TNA World Heavyweight Champion in May 2007, the first holder of TNA's own world title.
Why is it now called the TNA World Championship?
The title was renamed the TNA World Championship as part of the promotion's 2024 rebrand. It descends from the earlier TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the NWA World title contested in TNA.