Greatest Intercontinental Champions of All Time : The Intercontinental Championship (IC) in WWE has long been a stepping stone for wrestlers aiming for the top. Winning this title often shows that WWE sees big potential in the wrestler, with many IC champions later becoming world champions. However, fans also love this title because it’s known as the “workhorse” championship, with champions putting on incredible matches that are sometimes the best on the show.
Many legendary wrestlers held the IC title before reaching greater fame. Stars like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Jeff Hardy had memorable runs with this belt before becoming some of the most popular wrestlers ever.
Here are the top five greatest Intercontinental Champions in WWE history.
Greatest Intercontinental Champions of All Time
1) “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig
Curt Hennig, also known as Mr. Perfect, was one of the most skilled wrestlers of his time, known for his impressive in-ring talent and charisma. He won the IC title for the first time in April 1990, holding it for 125 days. His second reign was even better, lasting 404 days and featuring amazing matches against stars like Shawn Michaels, Big Boss Man, and Roddy Piper. He eventually lost the title to Bret Hart in a classic match, even though he was battling a back injury.
2) Bret Hart
Bret Hart, known as “The Excellence of Execution,” is regarded as one of the best technical wrestlers ever. Before he became a top star in WWE, he won the IC title twice. His first reign began when he defeated Mr. Perfect, and he made history as the first wrestler to hold both the IC title and win the King of the Ring in 1991. His second reign started with an unforgettable match against Roddy Piper at WrestleMania 8, and he eventually lost the belt to the British Bulldog in another all-time classic at SummerSlam 1992.
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3) “Macho Man” Randy Savage
Randy Savage was one of the most popular wrestlers in the Golden Era of WWE. He only held the IC title once, but that reign is legendary. He won the belt in 1986 and had a thrilling rivalry with George “The Animal” Steele. His most famous match, however, was against Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania 3, which many fans consider one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever. Steamboat eventually won, ending Savage’s iconic 413-day title reign.
4) Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels is often called one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time. His first of three IC title reigns began in 1992, and he had memorable matches with wrestlers like Marty Jannetty and Razor Ramon. His feud with Ramon led to a famous ladder match at WrestleMania 10, which many consider one of the most influential matches in WWE history. Michaels’ last reign as IC champion came in 1995 when he defeated Jeff Jarrett.
5) Gunther
Gunther’s recent IC title reign has cemented his place as one of the greatest champions. He won the title in June 2022 and held it for over 20 months, the longest reign in history. Known for his hard-hitting style, Gunther delivered incredible matches against wrestlers like Sheamus and Chad Gable. He even set the record for the longest time spent in a Royal Rumble match, lasting over 71 minutes in 2023. Gunther’s reign ended after 666 days, and he soon moved on to win the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam 2024.
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