How can he be "as of last year" when the AWA folded in like 90 or 91?
I think that until 87 there wasn't a title as such in the IWGP but an annual tournament, a wrestling grand prix if you will which is also why the NJPW title is called the "IWGP" title isn't it?
The new AWA recognizes Hogan as a two time champ. Most likely to get notoriety with Zero-1, etc.