List of WIW Die Hard 24/7 Heavymetal Champions

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The WIW Die Hard 24/7 Heavymetal Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WIW. The championship carries the special rule that it can be defended "24/7", as in any time, anywhere, as long as a WIW referee is present. Because of this rule, the championship is defended across all of WIW's brands: Rage, ShowDown, Dynanite Live, NGW, and NGW MD, as well as outside of regular WIW shows, often with videos posted on WIW's website and social media accounts. It is similar to the previous WIW Hardcore/Extreme Championship, which also had a "24/7 rule".

The title was introduced on the May 22, 2019, episode of Wednesday Night Raw where Rage wrestler Ryan Garr became the inaugural champion by securing the championship first in a scramble involving several other wrestlers.

As of November 15, 2024, there have been twelve reigns between eight wrestlers. ShowDown's Joe Smith has the most reigns at eight with his fifth reign being the longest at 13 days. Only two wrestlers have held the title for longer than a day: Smith and current champion Scott Bruening. ShowDown's Craig Sandvig has the shortest reign for his first reign, which lasted only 10 seconds, as after winning the title, he immediately lost it back to Joe Smith.

Contents 1 Title history 2 Combined reigns 3 References 4 External links

Title history

As of November 15, 2024, there have been 40 reigns. The inaugural champion was Ryan Garr, who has the shortest reign at 30 seconds, as after winning the title, he immediately lost it to Jordan Keltz. Joe Smith is the longest reigning champion, thus far.

No.	The overall championship reign
Reign	The reign number for the specific champion listed
Days	The number of the days that the champion held the title for
+	The current reign is changing daily

No.	Champion	Championship change			Reign statistics		Notes
		Date	Event	Location	Reign	Days
1	Ryan Garr	May 22, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	This was a "Die Hard Heavymetal Scramble" also involving Aaron Schmalzried, Brett Zanto, Bradlee Woehl, Kenneth Brown, Brian Tobol, Ryan Gleason, James Masterson, and Michael Soto to win the championship.
2	Edwin Rameriz, Jr.	May 22, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Pinned Ryan Garr on the entrance ramp.
2	Jordan Keltz	May 22, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Pinned Edwin Rameriz, Jr. in the gorilla position.
3	Joe Smith	May 22, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	8	Pinned Jordan Keltz in the parking lot.
4	Aaron Kelly	May 30, 2019	ShowDown	Billings, MT	1	1>	Pinned Joe Smith in the ring after Smith was attacked by Turf Finnegan and Quay Painter.
4	Daniel Gonzalez	May 30, 2019	ShowDown	Billings, MT	1	1>	Pinned Aaron Kelly after Evolved Revolution attacked Kelly, Finnegan and Painter. The 24/7 rule was temporarily suspended until after the scheduled triple threat tag team match later that same night, in which Smith, Gonzalez and Kelly were all involved.
5	Joe Smith	May 30, 2019	ShowDown	Billings, MT	2	7	Pinned Daniel Gonzalez in the ring during a three way scuffle between Smith, Gonzalez and Kelly. Kevin McAlmond entered through the crowd and performed the Killer Effect on Gonzalez, the 24/7 rule's temporary suspension was lifted.
6	Craig Sandvig	June 6, 2019	ShowDown	Butte, MT	1	1>	Pinned Joe Smith in the catering area.
7	Joe Smith	June 6, 2019	ShowDown	Butte, MT	3	1>	Pinned Craig Sandvig in his locker room
8	Aaron Kelly	June 6, 2019	ShowDown	Butte, MT	2	1>	This was a Lumberjack match; the 24/7 rule was suspended during the match.
9	Joe Smith	June 6, 2019	ShowDown	Butte, MT	4	1	Pinned Aaron Kelly under the ring.
10	Craig Sandvig	June 7, 2019	N/A	N/A	2	1>	Pinned Joe Smith at a Montana airport. This title change was shown on WIW.com.
11	Joe Smith	June 7, 2019	N/A	39,000 feet above Navada	5	13	Pinned Craig Sandvig while he was sleeping on an airplane on the way to Super ShowDown Supercard in Charming, California. This title change was shown on WIW.com.
12	Scott Bruening	June 20, 2019	ShowDown	Helena, MT	1	3	Pinned Joe Smith in the parking lot while disguised as Kadee Jones, while Smith was trying to leave the arena.
13	Joe Smith	June 23, 2019	Stomping Territory	Havre, MT	6	3	Pinned Scott Bruening in the backstage area during a scheduled 24/7 Falls Count Anywhere Hardcore match, also involving Craig Sandvig, and Daniel Gonzalez.
14	Cameron Dana	June 26, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Prior to the scheduled match between Raw's Dana and Michael Soto, Smith ran out from the crowd, being chased by several other wrestlers. A brawl broke out and Dana pinned the distracted Smith in the ring.
15	Joe Smith	June 26, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	7	<1	Pinned Cameron Dana in the ring as Slater was trying to escape with the title.
16	Aaron Schmalzried	June 26, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Pinned Joe Smith in the ring seconds after Smith had regained the title from Cameron Dana.
17	Lucas Bazacas	June 26, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Pinned Aaron Schmalzried at ringside.
18	Joe Smith	June 26, 2019	Rage	Helena,, MT	8	7	Pinned Lucas Bazacas on the entrance ramp.
19	Scott Bruening	July 3, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	2	14	Pinned Joe Smith backstage during a hardcore scramble match.
20	Joe Smith	July 17, 2019	Rage	Billings, MT	9	28	Smith bribed a referee to dress up as a "hotel worker" in order for him to gain access to Scott Bruening's hotel room earlier in the day. Smith hid under a dining cart and pinned Bruening on the hotel bed.
21	Scott Bruening	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	3	<1	Bruening pinned Smith backstage after Smith was distracted by a brawl backstage between various wrestlers.
22	Jarid McAlmond	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Griffenberg pinned Bruening backstage after kicking him on the floor after Bruening tripped and hurt himself trying to escape Smith and other wrestlers attempting to win the title.
23	Rod McAlmond	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Rod pinned Jarid McAlmond backstage.
24	Jen Webb	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Template:Smal'
25	Alexis Bateen	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Bateen pinned Jen Webb after attacking her backstage.
26	Amber Martin	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Martin submitted Alexis Bateen backstage with a sleeper hold.
27	Sam Simkins	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	1	<1	Simkins bought the title from Amber Martin, who was about to throw the title in a trash can at the commentary table.
28	Scott Bruening	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	4	<1	Bruening pinned Sam Simkins in a limousine backstage, off-camera.
29	Joe Smith	July 24, 2019	Rage: Reunion Celebration	Butte, MT	10	7	Smith pinned Scott Bruening backstage as Bruening was trying to leave the building in a limousine.
30	Michael Love	July 31, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Michael pinned Smith in a dogpile after a mixed tag team match featuring Smith and Kadee Jones against Scott Bruening and his wife, during which the 24/7 rule was suspended.
31	Ashlee Love	July 31, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	7	Ashlee forced her husband, Michael Love, to lay down and be pinned by her.
32	Michael Love	August 7, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	2	<1	Michael pinned his wife, Ashlee Love in a doctors office, during her check-up.
33	Joe Smith	August 7, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	11	7	Smith pinned Michael Love in the waiting room of a doctors office, during his wifes check-up.
34	The Hawaiian Blondes (Ben Wilson and Kody Baker)	August 14, 2019	Rage	Polson, MT	1	<1	During a scheduled tag team match in which The Hawaiian Blondes were facing The Ericksons (Josh Erickson and Tyler Erickson), Joe Smith ran out from backstage, being chased by several wrestlers. The Hawaiian Blondes simultaneously pinned Smith to become co-champions.
35	Joe Smith	August 14, 2019	Rage	Polson, MT	12	<1	Kadee Jones pulled Smith on top of Kody Baker, who had just been attacked by the returning Matt Borske.
36	Aaron Kelly	August 14, 2019	Rage	Polson, MT	3	10	Took place backstage.
37	Joe Smith	August 24, 2019	ABC Fox Sports News	Helena, MT	13	<1	Took place on the stage during a musical performance by Aaron Kelly, who got distracted by Scott Bruening. This title change was shown on WIW's website on August 24.
38	Ryan Kuhn	August 24, 2019	ABC Fox College Football	Helena, MT	1	<1	Took place on the show's set. This title change was shown on WIW's website on August 24.
39	Aaron Kelly	August 24, 2019	ABC Fox College Football	Helena, MT	4	5	Took place on the show's set. This title change was shown on WIW's website on August 24.
40	Scott Bruening	August 29, 2019	ShowDown	Kalispell, MT	5	7	Took place in the ring after Aaron Kelly was attacked by Richard Munoz and Kevin McAlmond and after Bruening had stopped Joe Smith from winning the title.
41	Seth Smith	September 5, 2019	ShowDown	Missoula, MT	1	<1	Took place backstage.
42	Scott Bruening	September 5, 2019	ShowDown	Missoula, MT	6	<1	Took place in the ring.
43	Joe Smith	September 5, 2019	ShowDown	Missoula, MT	14	6	Took place on the entrance ramp. Smith was disguised in the King of The Ring attire.
44	Kyle Owens	September 11, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	1	<1	Took place in the ring before Rage went on the air, but shown on that night's episode of Rage.
45	Joe Smith	September 11, 2019	Rage	Helena, MT	15	7	Took place in the ring before Rage went on the air, but shown on that night's episode of Rage.
46	Grant Clark	September 18, 2019	Rage	Butte, MT	1	<1	Took place on Butte High School football field where the referee was disguised as a police officer. This title change was later shown on that night's episode of Rage
47	Joe Smith	September 18, 2019	Rage	Butte, MT	16	2	Took place in the valet parking area prior to Rage and shown later that night.
48	Lucas Bazacas	September 20, 2019	House show	Great Falls, MT	2	<1	Took place in the ring.
49	Joe Smith	September 20, 2019	House show	Great Falls, MT	17	1	Took place in the ring.
50	Lucas Bazacas	September 21, 2019	House show	Billings, MT	3	<1	Took place in the ring.
51	Joe Smith	September 21, 2019	House show	Billings, MT	18	1	Keith Coleman was the special guest referee.
52	Lucas Bazacas	September 22, 2019	House show	Miles City, MT	4	<3
53	Joe Smith	September 21, 2019	House show	Miles City, MT	19	1	Keith Coleman was the special guest referee.
54	Kadee Jones	Spetember 25, 2019	Rage	Whitefish, MT	1	10
55	DJ D-Wrek	October 5, 2019	ShowDown's Anniversary Show	Hamilton, MT	1	<3	Tripped and fell on top of Kadee Jones backstage.
56	Kadee Jones	October 5, 2019	ShowDown's Anniversary Show	Hamilton, MT	2	1	Took place in the parking lot. This title change was shown on WIW's website and social media accounts.
57	Jacquelyn Simmonson	October 6, 2019	Hellbound	Kalispell, MT	1	<3	Took place backstage.
58	Joe Smith	October 6, 2019	Hellbound	Kalispell, MT	20	17	Took place by the international commentary tables.
59	Brian Sandvig	October 23, 2019	Rage	Bozeman, MT	1	8	Took place backstage.
60	Joe Smith	October 31, 2019	All Hail Kickoff	Santo Pedro, CAL	21	<3	Took place on the entrance ramp after both Truth and Brian Sandvig were eliminated from a battle royal where the 24/7 rule was suspended.
61	Dave Sandvig	October 31, 2019	All Hail	Santo Pedro, CAL	1	20	Took place backstage.
62	Joe Smith	November 20, 2019	Rage	Butte, Montana	22	<1	Took place backstage in the medical examination room.
63	Brad McAlmond	November 21, 2019	WIW Employee Town Hall	Helena, MT	1	<1	Took place during a meeting at WIW Headquarters. Brad is WIW's Senior Account Manager. This title change was shown on WIW's website.
64	Joe Smith	November 21, 2019	WIW Employee Town Hall	Helena, MT	23	13	Took place during a meeting at WIW Headquarters. Brad is WIW's Senior Account Manager. This title change was shown on WIW's website.
65	Mark Gray	December 4, 2019	Rage	Billings, MT	1	<1
66	Joe Smith	December 4, 2019	Rage	Billings, MT	24	20
67	Ridge Blevins	December 24, 2019	New York City sightseeing trip	New York, NY	1	<1	This was the first time WIW was outside of Montana.
68	Santa Claus	December 24, 2019	New York City sightseeing trip	New York, NY	1	<1
69	Joe Smith	December 24, 2019	New York City sightseeing trip	New York, NY	25	4
70	Dave Sandvig	December 27, 2019	House show	Butte, MT	2	<1	This was a Handicap match also involving Brian Sandvig. Billy McAlmond served as the special guest referee.
71	Brian Sandvig	December 27, 2019	House show	Butte, MT	2	<1
72	Joe Smith	December 27, 2019	House show	Butte, MT	26	1
73	Dave Sandvig	December 28, 2019	House show	New Oxford, PA	3	<1	This was a Handicap match also involving Brian Sandvig. Billy McAlmond served as the special guest referee Took place on ShowDown.
74	Jim Benish	December 28, 2019	House show	New Oxford, PA	1	<1	Took place on ShowDown.
75	Brian Sandvig	December 28, 2019	House show	New Oxford, PA	3	<1	Took place on ShowDown.
76	Joe Smith	December 28, 2019	House show	New Oxford, PA	27	4+	Took place on ShowDown.

Combined reigns

As of November 15, 2024.

Symbol	Meaning
†	Indicates the current champions

Rank	Wrestler	No. of reigns	Combined days
1	Joe Smith †	27	150+
2	Scott Bruening	6	24
3	Dave Sandvig	3	20
4	Aaron Kelly	4	15
5	Kadee Jones	2	11
6	Brian Sandvig	3	8
7	Ashlee Love	1	7
8	Lucas Bazacas	1	<1
10	Michael Love	2	<1
	Craig Sandvig	2	<1
	Amber Martin	1	<1
	Michael Love	1	<1
	Ridge Blevins	1	<1
	Brad McAlmond	1	<1
	Jim Benish	1	<1
	Jordan Keltz	1	<1
	Cameron Dana	1	<1
	Jarid McAlmond	1	<1
	Alexis Bateen	1	<1
	Rod McAlmond	1	<1
	Grant Clark	1	<1
	Aaron Schmalzried	1	<1
	Ryan Kuhn	1	<1
	Santa Claus	1	<1
	Ryan Garr	1	<1
	Edwin Rameriz, Jr.	1	<1
	Sam Simkins	1	<1
	Jacquelyn Simmonson	1	<1
	Jen Webb	1	<1
	Daniel Gonzalez	1	<1
	The Hawaiian Blondes (Ben Wilson and Kody Baker)	1	<1
	Kyle Owens	1	<1
	DJ D-Wrek	1	<1
	Mark Gray	1	<1

References

External links

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