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NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version)

The NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version) was a professional wrestling championship recognized by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and defended primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, under the promotion of All-Star Wrestling. It was considered one of the top titles in the All-Star Wrestling territory and was often held by some of the biggest stars who competed there.

The lineage of the championship is somewhat complex, with various claims regarding its origins and connections to other British Empire titles that existed in different territories. The Vancouver version became distinctly associated with All-Star Wrestling, distinguishing it from versions defended elsewhere.

Title changes typically occurred at All-Star Wrestling events held at venues like the Pacific Coliseum and other arenas throughout British Columbia. Notable wrestlers who held the title included Don Leo Jonathan, Gene Kiniski, and Bob Brown, among others who achieved prominence in the Vancouver wrestling scene.

The championship was eventually retired when All-Star Wrestling ceased operations in the late 1980s, marking the end of an era for professional wrestling in the Vancouver area and solidifying the title's place in the region's wrestling history.