NXT North American Championship: A History of Champions

Introduction

The NXT North American Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American promotion WWE. Established in April 2018, it is one of the top championships in WWE's NXT brand.

Inaugural Champion and Lineage

The inaugural NXT North American Champion was Adam Cole, who won a Six-Man Ladder Match in New Orleans in April 2018. Since then, the championship has been held by several notable wrestlers, including Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Velveteen Dream, and Keith Lee.

Historical Lineage

Champion	Reign Length	Event
Adam Cole	133 days	NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (April 7, 2018)
Johnny Gargano	63 days	NXT TakeOver: Chicago II (June 16, 2018)
Tommaso Ciampa	23 days	NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV (August 18, 2018)
Velveteen Dream	202 days	NXT TakeOver: WarGames (November 17, 2018)
Keith Lee	140 days	NXT TakeOver: XXV (June 1, 2019)

Conclusion

The NXT North American Championship has quickly established itself as one of the most prestigious championships in WWE. Its lineage includes some of the most talented and decorated wrestlers in the world, and it continues to be a symbol of excellence in NXT.