The WWE Intercontinental Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in professional wrestling, often seen as a stepping stone to the top-tier championships
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. Established on September 1, 1979, by the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), the title was initially known as the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
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. Pat Patterson became the first champion after winning a fictional tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Over the years, the Intercontinental Championship has been held by some of the most iconic wrestlers in WWE history
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. Chris Jericho holds the record for the most reigns with nine, while Gunther boasts the longest reign at 666 days
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. The title has also seen some of the shortest reigns, with Dean Douglas holding it for just 14 minutes
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The championship has been a staple of WWE programming, often featured in main events of pay-per-views such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Backlash
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. It has also been a part of various brand splits and drafts, currently being exclusive to the Raw brand since the 2023 WWE Draft
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The current champion is Bron Breakker, who won the title by defeating Jey Uso on the October 21, 2024, episode of Raw
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. The title has switched between brands over the years, usually as a result of the WWE Draft, and has been called a “stepping stone” to a WWE world championship
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The Intercontinental Championship has a rich history and has been defended in some of the most memorable matches in WWE history
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. It has been a platform for many wrestlers to showcase their skills and rise through the ranks of WWE.
For more information, you can check out the Wikipedia page on the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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