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Intercontinental Championship
Championships
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.
Championship Holders over time
666 days
13 days
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Dominik Mysterio |
Apr 4, 2025 - Present |
94 days |
Bron Breakker |
Oct 10, 2024 - Apr 4, 2025 |
180 days |
Jey Uso |
Sep 9, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024 |
27 days |
Bron Breakker |
Aug 8, 2024 - Sep 9, 2024 |
51 days |
Sami Zayn |
Apr 4, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024 |
118 days |
Gunther |
Jun 6, 2022 - Apr 4, 2024 |
666 days |
Ricochet |
Mar 3, 2022 - Jun 6, 2022 |
97 days |
Sami Zayn |
Feb 2, 2022 - Mar 3, 2022 |
13 days |
Shinsuke Nakamura |
Aug 8, 2021 - Feb 2, 2022 |
189 days |
Apollo Crews |
Apr 4, 2021 - Aug 8, 2021 |
123 days |
Big E |
Dec 12, 2020 - Apr 4, 2021 |
106 days |
Sami Zayn |
Sep 9, 2020 - Dec 12, 2020 |
89 days |
Jeff Hardy |
Aug 8, 2020 - Sep 9, 2020 |
36 days |
AJ Styles |
Jun 6, 2020 - Aug 8, 2020 |
71 days |
Sami Zayn |
Mar 3, 2020 - May 5, 2020 |
65 days |
Braun Strowman |
Feb 2, 2020 - Mar 3, 2020 |
36 days |
233 days
<1 day
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Shinsuke Nakamura |
Jul 7, 2019 - Feb 2, 2020 |
201 days†(reign ends in next decade) |
Finn Bálor |
Apr 4, 2019 - Jul 7, 2019 |
97 days |
Bobby Lashley |
Mar 3, 2019 - Apr 4, 2019 |
27 days |
Finn Bálor |
Feb 2, 2019 - Mar 3, 2019 |
21 days |
Bobby Lashley |
Jan 1, 2019 - Feb 2, 2019 |
33 days |
Dean Ambrose |
Dec 12, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 |
28 days |
Seth Rollins |
Aug 8, 2018 - Dec 12, 2018 |
119 days |
Dolph Ziggler |
Jun 6, 2018 - Aug 8, 2018 |
61 days |
Seth Rollins |
Apr 4, 2018 - Jun 6, 2018 |
71 days |
The Miz |
Jan 1, 2018 - Apr 4, 2018 |
75 days |
Roman Reigns |
Nov 11, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018 |
62 days |
The Miz |
Jun 6, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 |
169 days |
Dean Ambrose |
Jan 1, 2017 - Jun 6, 2017 |
151 days |
The Miz |
Nov 11, 2016 - Jan 1, 2017 |
48 days |
Dolph Ziggler |
Oct 10, 2016 - Nov 11, 2016 |
37 days |
The Miz |
Apr 4, 2016 - Oct 10, 2016 |
188 days |
Zack Ryder |
Apr 4, 2016 - Apr 4, 2016 |
1 day |
Kevin Owens |
Feb 2, 2016 - Apr 4, 2016 |
47 days |
Dean Ambrose |
Dec 12, 2015 - Feb 2, 2016 |
63 days |
Kevin Owens |
Sep 9, 2015 - Dec 12, 2015 |
84 days |
Ryback |
Jun 6, 2015 - Sep 9, 2015 |
111 days |
Daniel Bryan |
Mar 3, 2015 - May 5, 2015 |
43 days |
Bad News Barrett |
Jan 1, 2015 - Mar 3, 2015 |
82 days |
Dolph Ziggler |
Dec 12, 2014 - Jan 1, 2015 |
22 days |
Luke Harper |
Nov 11, 2014 - Dec 12, 2014 |
26 days |
Dolph Ziggler |
Sep 9, 2014 - Nov 11, 2014 |
56 days |
The Miz |
Sep 9, 2014 - Sep 9, 2014 |
<1 day |
Dolph Ziggler |
Aug 8, 2014 - Sep 9, 2014 |
35 days |
The Miz |
Jul 7, 2014 - Aug 8, 2014 |
27 days |
Bad News Barrett |
May 5, 2014 - Jul 7, 2014 |
57 days |
Big E Langston |
Nov 11, 2013 - May 5, 2014 |
166 days |
Curtis Axel |
Jun 6, 2013 - Nov 11, 2013 |
155 days |
Wade Barrett |
Apr 4, 2013 - Jun 6, 2013 |
68 days |
The Miz |
Apr 4, 2013 - Apr 4, 2013 |
1 day |
Wade Barrett |
Dec 12, 2012 - Apr 4, 2013 |
98 days |
Kofi Kingston |
Oct 10, 2012 - Dec 12, 2012 |
74 days |
The Miz |
Jul 7, 2012 - Oct 10, 2012 |
84 days |
Christian |
May 5, 2012 - Jul 7, 2012 |
63 days |
Cody Rhodes |
Apr 4, 2012 - May 5, 2012 |
21 days |
Big Show |
Apr 4, 2012 - Apr 4, 2012 |
27 days |
Cody Rhodes |
Aug 8, 2011 - Apr 4, 2012 |
233 days |
Ezekiel Jackson |
Jun 6, 2011 - Aug 8, 2011 |
53 days |
Wade Barrett |
Mar 3, 2011 - Jun 6, 2011 |
85 days |
Kofi Kingston |
Jan 1, 2011 - Mar 3, 2011 |
76 days |
Dolph Ziggler |
Aug 8, 2010 - Jan 1, 2011 |
153 days |
Kofi Kingston |
May 5, 2010 - Aug 8, 2010 |
74 days |
244 days
<1 day
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Drew McIntyre |
Dec 12, 2009 - May 5, 2010 |
160 days†(reign ends in next decade) |
John Morrison |
Sep 9, 2009 - Dec 12, 2009 |
99 days |
Rey Mysterio |
Jun 6, 2009 - Sep 9, 2009 |
67 days |
Chris Jericho |
Jun 6, 2009 - Jun 6, 2009 |
20 days |
Rey Mysterio |
Apr 4, 2009 - Jun 6, 2009 |
62 days |
JBL |
Mar 3, 2009 - Apr 4, 2009 |
26 days |
CM Punk |
Jan 1, 2009 - Mar 3, 2009 |
48 days |
William Regal |
Nov 11, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009 |
69 days |
Santino Marella |
Aug 8, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008 |
84 days |
Kofi Kingston |
Jun 6, 2008 - Aug 8, 2008 |
48 days |
Chris Jericho |
Mar 3, 2008 - Jun 6, 2008 |
110 days |
Jeff Hardy |
Sep 9, 2007 - Mar 3, 2008 |
189 days |
Umaga |
Jul 7, 2007 - Sep 9, 2007 |
62 days |
Santino Marella |
Apr 4, 2007 - Jul 7, 2007 |
76 days |
Umaga |
Feb 2, 2007 - Apr 4, 2007 |
55 days |
Jeff Hardy |
Nov 11, 2006 - Feb 2, 2007 |
97 days |
Johnny Nitro |
Nov 11, 2006 - Nov 11, 2006 |
6 days |
Jeff Hardy |
Oct 10, 2006 - Nov 11, 2006 |
34 days |
Johnny Nitro |
Jun 6, 2006 - Oct 10, 2006 |
98 days |
Shelton Benjamin |
May 5, 2006 - Jun 6, 2006 |
40 days |
Rob Van Dam |
Apr 4, 2006 - May 5, 2006 |
14 days |
Shelton Benjamin |
Feb 2, 2006 - Apr 4, 2006 |
68 days |
Ric Flair |
Sep 9, 2005 - Feb 2, 2006 |
153 days |
Carlito |
Jun 6, 2005 - Sep 9, 2005 |
90 days |
Shelton Benjamin |
Oct 10, 2004 - Jun 6, 2005 |
244 days |
Chris Jericho |
Sep 9, 2004 - Oct 10, 2004 |
36 days |
Edge |
Jul 7, 2004 - Sep 9, 2004 |
56 days |
Randy Orton |
Dec 12, 2003 - Jul 7, 2004 |
209 days |
Rob Van Dam |
Oct 10, 2003 - Dec 12, 2003 |
47 days |
Chris Jericho |
Oct 10, 2003 |
<1 day |
Rob Van Dam |
Sep 9, 2003 - Oct 10, 2003 |
27 days |
Christian |
Aug 8, 2003 - Sep 9, 2003 |
49 days |
Booker T |
Jul 7, 2003 - Aug 8, 2003 |
33 days |
Christian |
May 5, 2003 - Jul 7, 2003 |
49 days |
Triple H |
Oct 10, 2002 - Oct 10, 2002 |
<1 day |
Kane |
Sep 9, 2002 - Oct 10, 2002 |
19 days |
Chris Jericho |
Sep 9, 2002 - Sep 9, 2002 |
13 days |
Rob Van Dam |
Aug 8, 2002 - Sep 9, 2002 |
40 days |
Chris Benoit |
Jul 7, 2002 - Aug 8, 2002 |
27 days |
Rob Van Dam |
May 5, 2002 - Jul 7, 2002 |
62 days |
Eddie Guerrero |
Apr 4, 2002 - May 5, 2002 |
35 days |
Rob Van Dam |
Mar 3, 2002 - Apr 4, 2002 |
34 days |
William Regal |
Jan 1, 2002 - Mar 3, 2002 |
55 days |
Edge |
Nov 11, 2001 - Jan 1, 2002 |
62 days |
Test |
Nov 11, 2001 - Nov 11, 2001 |
12 days |
Edge |
Oct 10, 2001 - Nov 11, 2001 |
14 days |
Christian |
Sep 9, 2001 - Oct 10, 2001 |
27 days |
Edge |
Aug 8, 2001 - Sep 9, 2001 |
34 days |
Lance Storm |
Jul 7, 2001 - Aug 8, 2001 |
26 days |
Albert |
Jun 6, 2001 - Jul 7, 2001 |
24 days |
Kane |
May 5, 2001 - Jun 6, 2001 |
38 days |
Triple H |
Apr 4, 2001 - May 5, 2001 |
33 days |
Jeff Hardy |
Apr 4, 2001 - Apr 4, 2001 |
3 days |
Triple H |
Apr 4, 2001 - Apr 4, 2001 |
6 days |
Chris Jericho |
Jan 1, 2001 - Apr 4, 2001 |
73 days |
Chris Benoit |
Dec 12, 2000 - Jan 1, 2001 |
41 days |
Billy Gunn |
Nov 11, 2000 - Dec 12, 2000 |
16 days |
Eddie Guerrero |
Sep 9, 2000 - Nov 11, 2000 |
79 days |
Chyna |
Aug 8, 2000 - Sep 9, 2000 |
7 days |
Val Venis |
Jul 7, 2000 - Aug 8, 2000 |
51 days |
Rikishi |
Jun 6, 2000 - Jul 7, 2000 |
13 days |
Chris Benoit |
May 5, 2000 - Jun 6, 2000 |
42 days |
Chris Jericho |
May 5, 2000 - May 5, 2000 |
4 days |
Chris Benoit |
Apr 4, 2000 - May 5, 2000 |
49 days |
Kurt Angle |
Feb 2, 2000 - Apr 4, 2000 |
34 days |
Chris Jericho |
Jan 1, 2000 - Feb 2, 2000 |
34 days |
279 days
<1 day
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Chris Jericho |
Dec 12, 1999 - Jan 1, 2000 |
21 days†(reign ends in next decade) |
Chyna |
Oct 10, 1999 - Dec 12, 1999 |
55 days |
Jeff Jarrett |
Aug 8, 1999 - Oct 10, 1999 |
55 days |
D-Lo Brown |
Jul 7, 1999 - Aug 8, 1999 |
26 days |
Jeff Jarrett |
Jul 7, 1999 - Jul 7, 1999 |
<1 day |
Edge |
Jul 7, 1999 - Jul 7, 1999 |
<1 day |
Jeff Jarrett |
May 5, 1999 - Jul 7, 1999 |
53 days |
The Godfather |
Apr 4, 1999 - May 5, 1999 |
42 days |
Goldust |
Mar 3, 1999 - Apr 4, 1999 |
13 days |
Road Dogg |
Mar 3, 1999 - Mar 3, 1999 |
13 days |
Val Venis |
Feb 2, 1999 - Mar 3, 1999 |
28 days |
Ken Shamrock |
Oct 10, 1998 - Feb 2, 1999 |
124 days |
Triple H |
Aug 8, 1998 - Oct 10, 1998 |
43 days |
The Rock |
Dec 12, 1997 - Aug 8, 1998 |
264 days |
Stone Cold |
Nov 11, 1997 - Dec 12, 1997 |
28 days |
Owen Hart |
Oct 10, 1997 - Nov 11, 1997 |
34 days |
Stone Cold |
Aug 8, 1997 - Oct 10, 1997 |
63 days |
Owen Hart |
Apr 4, 1997 - Aug 8, 1997 |
96 days |
Rocky Maivia |
Feb 2, 1997 - Apr 4, 1997 |
73 days |
Hunter Hearst Helmsley |
Oct 10, 1996 - Feb 2, 1997 |
114 days |
Marc Mero |
Sep 9, 1996 - Oct 10, 1996 |
27 days |
Ahmed Johnson |
Jun 6, 1996 - Aug 8, 1996 |
57 days |
Goldust |
Apr 4, 1996 - Jun 6, 1996 |
82 days |
Goldust |
Jan 1, 1996 - Mar 3, 1996 |
63 days |
Razor Ramon |
Oct 10, 1995 - Jan 1, 1996 |
90 days |
Dean Douglas |
Oct 10, 1995 |
<1 day |
Shawn Michaels |
Jul 7, 1995 - Oct 10, 1995 |
90 days |
Jeff Jarrett |
May 5, 1995 - Jul 7, 1995 |
61 days |
Razor Ramon |
May 5, 1995 - May 5, 1995 |
2 days |
Jeff Jarrett |
Apr 4, 1995 - May 5, 1995 |
22 days |
Jeff Jarrett |
Jan 1, 1995 - Apr 4, 1995 |
93 days |
Razor Ramon |
Aug 8, 1994 - Jan 1, 1995 |
145 days |
Diesel |
Apr 4, 1994 - Aug 8, 1994 |
137 days |
Razor Ramon |
Sep 9, 1993 - Apr 4, 1994 |
197 days |
Shawn Michaels |
Jun 6, 1993 - Sep 9, 1993 |
112 days |
Marty Jannetty |
May 5, 1993 - Jun 6, 1993 |
19 days |
Shawn Michaels |
Oct 10, 1992 - May 5, 1993 |
201 days |
British Bulldog |
Aug 8, 1992 - Oct 10, 1992 |
58 days |
Bret Hart |
Apr 4, 1992 - Aug 8, 1992 |
145 days |
Roddy Piper |
Jan 1, 1992 - Apr 4, 1992 |
76 days |
The Mountie |
Jan 1, 1992 - Jan 1, 1992 |
1 day |
Bret Hart |
Aug 8, 1991 - Jan 1, 1992 |
143 days |
Mr. Perfect |
Nov 11, 1990 - Aug 8, 1991 |
279 days |
Texas Tornado |
Aug 8, 1990 - Nov 11, 1990 |
83 days |
Mr. Perfect |
Apr 4, 1990 - Aug 8, 1990 |
125 days |
453 days
64 days
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Ultimate Warrior |
Aug 8, 1989 - Apr 4, 1990 |
215 days†(reign ends in next decade) |
Rick Rude |
Apr 4, 1989 - Aug 8, 1989 |
147 days |
Ultimate Warrior |
Aug 8, 1988 - Apr 4, 1989 |
215 days |
Honky Tonk Man |
Jun 6, 1987 - Aug 8, 1988 |
453 days |
Ricky Steamboat |
Mar 3, 1987 - Jun 6, 1987 |
64 days |
Randy Savage |
Feb 2, 1986 - Mar 3, 1987 |
413 days |
Tito Santana |
Jul 7, 1985 - Feb 2, 1986 |
216 days |
Greg Valentine |
Sep 9, 1984 - Jul 7, 1985 |
284 days |
Tito Santana |
Feb 2, 1984 - Sep 9, 1984 |
225 days |
Don Muraco |
Jan 1, 1983 - Feb 2, 1984 |
384 days |
Pedro Morales |
Nov 11, 1981 - Jan 1, 1983 |
424 days |
Don Muraco |
Jun 6, 1981 - Nov 11, 1981 |
155 days |
Pedro Morales |
Dec 12, 1980 - Jun 6, 1981 |
193 days |
Ken Patera |
Apr 4, 1980 - Dec 12, 1980 |
230 days |
232 daysâ€
(reign ends in next decade)
232 daysâ€
(reign ends in next decade)
| Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
|---|---|---|
Pat Patterson |
Sep 9, 1979 - Apr 4, 1980 |
232 days†(reign ends in next decade) |
