The IWA World Championship is the major title in the Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South based in Louisville, Kentucky. The title debuted at the "Crowning of a Champion" event on April 3, 1997, when Tower of Doom won a twelve man tournament. There have been a total of 122 reigns shared between 60 different champions and 19 vacancies. The current champion is Jake Crist who is in his Third reign.