Again, the title might be a bit watered down now, but certainly was an extremely important championship for many years. This was the NWA’s top secondary championship and very much like the IC title, became a stepping stone for its champions to rise up into main event status. The title has lost a lot of luster in recent years due to constant title changes, but no doubt was one of the very prestigious titles at one point. When the Intercontinental title was retired, fans went into an uproar to bring it back. Some of the greats held this title and it was certainly held in very high regard. One can argue its current relevance, but no one can argue its having the longest lineage of any major wrestling championship in the United States, if not the entire world.Īt one time, the IC title was a legitimate stepping stone to eventually challenging or even becoming the WWF champion. The list of legends to hold this title is beyond impressive, including names like Hulk Hogan, AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, Antonio Inoki, Big Van Vader, and many more of the best the industry had/has to offer. Probably the most significant Heavyweight Championship of the modern era. I’m referring to the title prior to the acquisition of WCW and their belt. I’m not referring to the watered-down championships which exist in the WWE today. Up til recently it was represented by 3 distinct belts and was held by some of the all-time greats on the international front. Championships, but in its original, intended form, it was literally the World’s Championship of broadcast television and was to be defended every week in matches with a 10 minute time limit, creating a unique “champion’s advantage”.Įverything about this championship just feels important. In short, not only was the TV Title a stepping-stone to the World’s and U.S. In this instance, we’re looking at championships and how meaningful they are/were inside the industry for which they exist. That could be the design of the belt itself or the list of names who’ve held out. Wrestling championships are something of a passion for me. They can be current or retired championships. This is not what title belts look the best, but rather titles that you feel carry the most prestige and importance in the rich history of professional wrestling. Dangerous, Brian Damage and Lowlife Louie Ramos
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