5 Wrestlers You Didn't Know Were Intercontinental Champions

The Intercontinental Championship has had a storied history
The Intercontinental Championship has had a storied history

#4 Road Dogg

Road Dogg had a short reign as IC Champion
Road Dogg had a short reign as IC Champion

Oh you didn't know?! No, you probably didn't. The Road Dogg, most famous for being part of the hugely successful tag team, The New Age Outlaws with Billy Gunn who together also became part of D-Generation X, was also an Intercontinental Champion.

Road Dogg enjoyed a singles run in the latter part of 1998 and early 1999 which saw him principally reign as Hardcore Champion, winning the belt from Big Boss Man before vacating it due to injury.

In one of those typical Vince Russo twists, Road Dogg was abruptly switched to the Intercontinental title division wherein his buddy, Gunn was competing. He won the title from Val Venis, whilst Gunn became Hardcore Champion on the very same day.

Road Dogg lost the IC Championship exactly two weeks after winning it on March 29,1999 and was never considered for another singles title reign again.

WWE knew that he was much more effective as a tag team wrestler which is where he returned shortly afterwards.

At just 14 days in length, Road Dogg's title reign is one of the least memorable in company history.

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