Soon after its recommissioning, the ecw world heavyweight championship belt design was updated to a design similar to the belt used prior to ecws original closure in 2001, which featured a black leather strap with a snakeskin pattern on the rear, snaps to wrap around the waist of the wrestler who wore it, and five pieces made of gold. We have created wwe belts, tna impact wrestling belts, new japan pro wrestling belts along with hundreds of indy wrestling title belts. List of wwe intercontinental champions simple english. The last time the ic belt meant something was when you had guys like chris. It should look cool and it should look like a prize. They took one of the most iconic belt designs and turned it into some generic looking indy belt. Ranking every current wwe title belt, from best to worst paste. The term intercontinental in the title originally referred to north and south america. One of the greatest rivalries in history wwe intercontinental championship match. Wwe us championship title concept wwe championship belts. The wwe intercontinental championship is a professional wrestling championship created and. Current world wrestling entertainment championships gallery wwe championship universal championship intercontinental championship united states championship raw womens championship raw tag team championship smackdown womens championship smackdown tag team championship womens tag team championship. Wwe intercontinental championship pro wrestling wiki pro. Buy wwe authentic wear unisex wwe world heavyweight championship commemorative title belt 2014, multicoloured, one size.
It is one of three secondary championships in wwe, along with the wwe united states championship on raw and the nxt north american championship on nxt. Wwe intercontinental championship simple english wikipedia. My son wanted to be bobby roode for halloween, and of course i couldnt buy a wwe championship belt when bobby roode specifically won the united states championship belt i was pleased to find the belt at such a reasonable price, and extra pleased with the belt because some of the wrestling belts are made with a cheap plastic that comes apart. Wwe revealed a new design for the intercontinental championship back on nov. Complete match listing for the history of the intercontinental championship dvd.
Wwe championshipchampion gallery pro wrestling fandom. If you dont like the history of the wwe championship then you probably wont like this. The history of the intercontinental championship video. It has been active in wwe for the second longest period, but is the third oldest active title, behind the wwe championship 1963 and the united states championship 1975, the latter of which was acquired from. Man of action figures is a family owned and operated business specializing in everything action figures. Although originally a custom belt for cena, it became the wwe championship s primary design from april 11, 2005 until february 18, 20. The previous design was adopted in 2011 by cody rhodes as a throwback, replacing the attitude era design with one nearly identical to its 1980searly 1990s counterpart. Take home the excitement of the wwe ring with this authenticallystyled wwe intercontinental championship belt, just like the ones worn by your favorite wwe superstars. In total, there have been at least 74 different title designs in wwe history and ross tweddell and sam driver are here decide which are the best and which should get in the bin. The set, which is hosted by wwe commentator todd grisham who introduces and bridges the gaps between each match in a smartass, wwe appropriate style, covers the history of the intercontinental championship, from its beginning in 1979, to march of 2008, via 27 matches selected by the wwe s fans via their web site. The historical lineage of the wwe intercontinental championship, including every superstar to hold the title, the length of their reign and the event in which they won the title. Aug 26, 2016 10 most beautiful championship belts in wrestling history. Ranking every current wwe title belt, from best to worst.
The championship was established by the thenworld wrestling federation wwf on september 1, 1979, after inaugural champion pat patterson unified kayfabe the wwf north american heavyweight and south american. This trophy item comes with authentic styling, sleek metallic medallions, a leatherlike belt and a onetime adjustable feature to fit around the waist of any child eight years or older. This belt has been held by many superstars over the last years and is also the longest running belt design in wwfwwe history. Out of all the titles they should do a compilation of, it should be the hardcore title. Choose from a wide variety of famous titles such as. The intercontinental belt is one f the title that i like all of its designs that. Wwe fans react to the new intercontinental championship belt. Wwe the history of the intercontinental championship dvd.
New united states and intercontinental championships coming soon. After john cena won the wwe championship in april 2005, he introduced his own custom belt, the spinner belt, which had a gold and diamond blingbling style reflecting his hip hop character at the time. Wwe introduces new design for intercontinental title cultaholic. History of intercontinental championship available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Wrestling championship belt gallery wildcat championship belts was created initially to serve the needs of the professional wrestling industry. The wwe intercontinental championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the american professional wrestling promotion wwe on the smackdown brand. The wwe intercontinental championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the american promotion wwe, currently defended on their smackdown brand. This is the title history of the wwe intercontinental championship. History of intercontinental championship 651191946945.
Click here to read a guide to the wwe intercontinental title belt. It has been the exclusive secondary championship of wwes weekly tv show raw since april 2017 when the champion at the time dean ambrose was moved to the show from smackdown in the 2017 superstar shakeup. Wwe intercontinental championship pro wrestling fandom. Intercontinental champions roundtable interview with randy orton.
According to some wrestling fans winning a wwe championship belt is the reason which leads to fight. The intercontinental title was very much rectangular shape, and the tag titles were. Wwes intercontinental and us titles can be saved by. In total, there have been 75 distinct championship holders as of january 2018.
Mar 01, 2018 a championship belt should look the part. History of the intercontinental championship belt hazardf5. Wwe world heavyweight championship, wwe smackdown tag team championship, wwe universal. Reddit user dvizzle has noted that wwe has been looking at new designs for th. Apr 22, 2017 a championship title is the most prestigious prize in any wrestling promotion, so it only makes sense for that championship to essentially be the presence of greatness. The photos above are potential new championship designs for.
New wwe intercontinental championship belt adult size wrestling replica title. Wwe intercontinental championship belt adult size wrestling title customization available free shipping. New intercontinental championship belt design unveiled on. History of the wwwfwwfwwe world heavyweight championship. Come to the home of wwe superstars past and present see their career highlights, videos, news, photos and much more. The new intercontinental title belt was rounder in shape, still with the wwf block logo. The history of the wwe intercontinental championship, is a good compilation of wwe ic matches. Wwe gave one of its most prestigious titles a makeover on friday, as sami zayn revealed a new intercontinental championship and presented the belt to current champ shinsuke nakamura on smackdown. Dec 17, 2019 wwe revealed a new design for the intercontinental championship back on nov.
Wwe intercontinental championship is a professional wrestling championship in wwe world wrestling entertainment. The wwf wanted to own the rights to their title belt designs, reggie owned the artwork for the ones they had been using and refused to sign the rights over to vince mcmahon. He then produced the newlook ic title and presented it to nakamura. Vinyl, zubaz apparel, chalk line apparel, rsvlts apparel, print on demand, rob schamberger apparel, homage tshirts, sportiqe apparel, custom tee apparel, clearance cannot be combined with any other offer.
What are wrestlings 10 most beautiful championship belts. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The allgold design on a black strap is in stark contrast to the previous design, which was on a white strap. Every superstar wrestler has a dream to hold the belt, it could be world championship, intercontinental or team tag championship belts. The history of the intercontinental championship part 1 duration. Possible new look for intercontinental and united states championship. Championship belt may both soon be receiving a new design if the latest scoop over at reddit is to be believed. Trophies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The intercontinental championship has been called the second most important championship in the company, after the wwe championship. On our website, you will find the newest and hottest action figures from marvel, dc, wwe, nfl, star wars, and other collectibles. A user known as dvizzle, who goes by da belt guy on often receives reliable information on title belt updates for wwe. News on wwes second wwe championship belt design for daniel. Feb 3, 2017 the photos above are potential new championship designs for the wwe intercontinental championship and wwe united states championship. I have been a bigger fan of the ic belt than any other championship in the wwf wwe.
The wwf then began designing belts inhouse with the help of jmar. The big gold belt, after many years of representing the nwa, wcw, and wwe in some way, was finally put to rest as wwe introduced the new and current wwe world heavyweight championship belt. Wwwf wwf wwe intercontinental title history august 1979. Wwe allegedly pressures independent promotions to not book. The wwe intercontinental championship belt is a must have for all monday night raw or friday night smackdown fans. For those wondering if dvizzle on reddit has any credibility, he did report last august that the new wwe universal championship would look just like the wwe championship belt. In 1985, the championship belt design changed, the centerplate now centered. Theres a reason why wrestling fans so often say that the ic belt would. Jan 19, 2017 the wwe intercontinental championship belt and the wwe u.
My favorite wwf intercontinental champions chyna, owen hart, shawn. The current version of the illustrious, historyladen intercontinental. With wrestlemania approaching, there seems like no better time for me to talk some wrestling, so expect one or two more wrestling articles from me until then. Since its inception in september 1979, the intercontinental championship has been held by wwe s greatest superstars, including wwe hall of famer pat patterson, the rock, chris jericho and triple h. Complete wwe title history for the intercontinental championship. I often feel like the united states championship is the leastappreciated of wwes belt designs. Wwe seems to regularly redesign their titles and has done so. It has been rumoured for a long time that wwe is set to redesign both the intercontinental and united states championship. In 1985, the championship belt design changed, the centerplate now. Wwe to debut new united states championship design soon. There have been many great wrestlers to hold this title and it gives more. Official championship title belts from, the official source for wwe wrestling merchandise the official wwe shop. The current champion is sami zayn, who is in his first reign. What the hell did wwe do to the intercontinental championship.
World championship belt wwe heavyweight wrestling replica new title wwf cena best seller list wwe. A new design for the wwe intercontinental belt was introduced during a segment. This is the belt of the future for wwe and i dont expect to see a redesign for many years. Hi friends in this video i make wwe intercontinental championship title belt from cardboard i hope you enjoy this video. Wwe has had some good and bad belt designs, but today im talking about the good ones. Ranking wwes current championship belt designs mid. How to make wwe intercontinental championship title belt.
History of the intercontinental championship belt youtube. Nov 02, 2012 history of the intercontinental championship belt hazardf5. Jan 23, 2017 for now, it isnt known when the new belt designs will make their debuts on wwe television or what theyll look like. The history of the intercontinental championship video 2008 6. The company wants fresh designs that it owns the rights to. I wish it had a documentary about the title but it didnt. Im usually highly critical of name plates on title belts, something i hated the wwe for dong to all of their belts back in the early 00s, but due to the design of this belt, it really does work. Jan 30, 2019 news on wwes second wwe championship belt design for daniel bryan. Select new arrivals, championship title belts, preorderbackorder, mattel toys, pop. I have been a bigger fan of the ic belt than any other championship in the wwfwwe. Oct 10, 2016 ranking every current wwe title belt, from best to worst. Every wrestler has a dream to won a championship belt. Apr, 2020 the two belts continued to represent the wwe world heavyweight championship, and its title history 1963present, for a short time. The plates are cs and the leather is american made.
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