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#2 New Generation Era (1992-1997) - Razor Ramon
Razor Ramon will go down in history as one of the most savage wrestlers of all time. His gimmick, complete with the toothpick in his mouth, was one that impressed fans and critics alike. He was one of the greatest heels of WWE before he jumped ship to WCW and founded the legendary nWo stable alongside Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. A four-time Intercontinental Champion, Razor Ramon has held the title for a total of 437 days. The biggest reason for Razor Ramon being the wrestler that defined the title in this era was his legendary rivalry with Shawn Michaels.
For those who don't know, Shawn Michaels was reportedly not ready to lose the Intercontinental Championship, leading to the company stripping the title off him. Defeating Rick Martel in the finals, Ramon won the Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career, only for Shawn Michaels to return and stake his claim at being the legitimate champion, leading to the first-ever ladder match in WWE.
The bout, which took place at WrestleMania X, was awarded a five-star rating by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, setting the standard for the ladder matches that followed.
