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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 greatest WWE Intercontinental Championship title holders of the modern era
Image via WWE A select list of WWE superstars have been remarkable WWE Intercontinental Champions in the modern era. The WWE Intercontinental Championship has been one of the most prestigious titles in WWE history. From the days of the inaugural titleholder, Pat Patterson, to the present day, the championship has served as a ladder for rising stars to ascend to the next level. It has also helped many WWE stars to become workhorses of the promotion. Looking at the modern era of the Sports Entertainment juggernaut, here are the top five superstars who were at the top with the WWE Intercontinental Championship in their hands: 5. Dolph Ziggler Dolph Ziggler began his rise as a singles star in WWE with the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The showoff has been a part of some of the most stellar matches when the workhorse title was at stake. Moreover, he had even put his career on the line to win the championship from The Miz one time. In total, he became a 6-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and the title has been highly important to his career. 4. Kevin Owens Kevin Owens made his impactful debut on WWE's main roster in 2015 against John Cena. Months later, The Prizefighter claimed his first major singles title in the big leagues, i.e, WWE Intercontinental Championship. He won it from Ryback, and that title win marked a significant push for him during the early stages of his career. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He won the title another time, becoming an overall two-time champion. 3. Seth Rollins The WWE Intercontinental Championship only gave further boost to Seth Rollins' hard-earned status as the true workhorse of WWE in the modern era. The Visionary won his first IC title on the Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania 34, defeating The Miz and Finn Balor in a triple threat match. This win also completed his Grand Slam in the promotion. Moreover, Rollins produced some of the most memorable bouts when the workhorse title was involved and won the title a total of two times. 2. The Miz The Miz holds the record for the second most WWE Intercontinental Championship reigns at 8. In fact, when the title was not being featured much on television, The Awesome One took it and, using his charisma, hard work, and antics, made it relevant and prestigious again. The IC title has been extremely relevant to The Miz's career. At the same time, the championship garnered major attention because of him in the modern era. 1. Gunther Gunther can be argued as the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. He held the title for 666 days, setting the record for both the longest singular reign and surpassing Pedro Morales' record. The workhorse title was a significant push to his main roster run that began in 2022 and led to him becoming a top star and ascending to main event status. Also read: 'Chatha Pacha' begins filming: A gritty wrestling drama - WWE fans assemble!
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dolph Ziggler WWE return: TNA star Nic Nemeth is open to being ‘The Showoff' again, but conditions apply
Dolph Ziggler WWE return: The WWE has a working relationship with Impact Wrestling, which has created new opportunities for talents associated with both companies. Oba Femi appeared on Impact Wrestling some time ago during his feud with Moose. Similarly, Joe Hendry recently shocked the world by taking on Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. Now, another TNA star has hinted at a one-off appearance at a WWE event. Dolph Ziggler may return to the WWE on this condition Nic Nemeth is a popular name in TNA. He previously worked with the WWE, where he wrestled under the name Dolph Ziggler and won the World Heavyweight title on two occasions. The star left the promotion in 2023, ending his 19-year association with it. In an interview with the Daily Star, he said he was open to returning to WWE for a one-off appearance. He added that he would want this to happen in the Royal Rumble match as it would allow him to enter to his old theme music, wear his old trunks, and deliver a superkick. The former 'Showoff', however, ruled out a full-time return to the sports-entertainment juggernaut. Joe Hendry had entered the Royal Rumble this year Interestingly, if Nic Nemeth does indeed enter the Royal Rumble match next year, he won't be the first TNA star to do so. Joe Hendry participated in the marquee match this year. He gave a good account of himself before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. 'Mr Say My Name' also answered Randy Orton's open challenge at WrestleMania 4. He got in some offense before being hit by an RKO. Moose and The Hardys had earlier appeared on NXT and feuded with Oba Femi and Fraxiom, respectively. It remains to be seen whether this partnership leads to Ziggler's return. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here
