In addition, one source does not recognize the title changes between Savage and Poffo between this reign and 1982, as it claims that Savage won the title in 1979 and held it for over four years before dropping it to Christy. Because the championship is a professional wrestling championship, it is not won or lost competitively but instead by the decision of the bookers of a wrestling promotion.
In addition, one source does not agree with the title changes between Savage and Poffo during this period, stating that Savage won the title in 1979 and held it for over four years before relinquishing it to Christy. Since professional wrestling championships are determined by promoters rather than through competition, this championship is not a result of a competitive match but rather a decision made by the promotion's bookers.