The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a professional wrestling championship contested in and owned by the American promotion WWE on the Raw brand. The title was introduced into the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1979.

The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a men's professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American promotion WWE, defended on the Raw brand division. It is one of two secondary championships for WWE's main roster, along with the WWE United States Championship on SmackDown.

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, Ultimate Warrior, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H.

Apr 8, 2024 · On this page, you find the full Title History for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.

First introduced to WWE on Sept. 1, 1979, the Intercontinental Championship has been held by a wide variety of unique and talented competitors, from The Texas Tornado and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to Rey Mysterio and The Miz. Watch the best Intercontinental Championship Matches.

– August 1979: Pat Patterson is announced as the first ever Intercontinental Champion following a fictitious tournament held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil; after “winning” the tournament, Patterson vacated the WWF North American title, citing it as being unimportant in comparison to the IC belt.

History of the Intercontinental Heavyweight Pro-Wrestling Title, recognized by World Wrestling Entertainment.

The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE on the Raw brand. It is one of two secondary titles for WWE's main roster, along with the WWE United States Championship on the SmackDown brand.

Oct 16, 2012 · A history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship belt from 1979 to present day.

Oct 27, 2024 · 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.