The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in Japan for the Universal Wrestling Association, although it wasn't considered as an official WWF title until after 1997, when a tournament was held in the United States to crown a champion.
The WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was first introduced in Mexico for the Universal Wrestling Association. It eventually migrated to Japan as well, although it wasn't considered as an official WWF title until after 1997, when a tournament was held in the United States to crown a champion.