Once upon a time the WWF Intercontinental championship was a highly coveted and well respected title. Most of us feel the title has lost some prestige over the years. I want to make it clear that this thread is not to discuss the prestige of the title today. I want to look back on the glorious history of the title and see which match people feel was the greatest IC title match in WWE history. When discussing some of the classic matches of the early 90s IC matches come up often. So which was the best of the best? I have listed the ones I’ve noticed get the most attention around here but feel free to vote other. For those that vote other I’d like you to post your opinion. Your vote of other doesn’t go very far if we don’t know what other means for you. Vote using whatever criteria you like. You can factor in the actual in ring action, hype, historical significance, or whatever else you want to arrive at your decision.
This was not an easy decision for me but I decided to vote for Bret Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith at SummerSlam 92. I fully admit that a large reason I voted this way was due to the crowd and atmosphere. It is entirely possible that if this match took place exactly as it did hold for hold in the middle of the card in The Baltimore Arena for example, I would not have voted for it (although I still may have). However the fact that it was the main event in front of over 80,000 people is a variable I can’t ignore even if the only reason it was the main event was to satisfy the British fans. This just felt like a huge match and the participants really delivered on the biggest stage. Strangely enough I think what pushed me in this direction was there was no real feud between the two. It was just two great competitors giving it their all to be able to hold the IC title. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good feud. I just think this match made the IC title seem like the most important thing. I could easily be swayed in three or four different directions but for tonight Hart vs. Smith gets my vote.
A couple things I want to point out. I did not list Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior from WM6. Even though it was technically an IC title match I think we all think of that as a world title match. If that’s the match you want to vote for go right ahead. I didn’t list any matches from the past ten years because quite honestly I don’t think there have been many memorable matches in the past decade. Maybe I’m forgetting something that deserves mention. If so speak up so the past decade is represented. I also don’t have any from the first eight years because like most people here I’m not old enough to remember the early ones. I’ll be interested to see if any old schoolers mention any matches from the early years. So let’s hear it. What was the greatest Intercontinental title match of all time?
EDIT: I forgot the other option. It will be corrected shortly.
This was not an easy decision for me but I decided to vote for Bret Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith at SummerSlam 92. I fully admit that a large reason I voted this way was due to the crowd and atmosphere. It is entirely possible that if this match took place exactly as it did hold for hold in the middle of the card in The Baltimore Arena for example, I would not have voted for it (although I still may have). However the fact that it was the main event in front of over 80,000 people is a variable I can’t ignore even if the only reason it was the main event was to satisfy the British fans. This just felt like a huge match and the participants really delivered on the biggest stage. Strangely enough I think what pushed me in this direction was there was no real feud between the two. It was just two great competitors giving it their all to be able to hold the IC title. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good feud. I just think this match made the IC title seem like the most important thing. I could easily be swayed in three or four different directions but for tonight Hart vs. Smith gets my vote.
A couple things I want to point out. I did not list Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior from WM6. Even though it was technically an IC title match I think we all think of that as a world title match. If that’s the match you want to vote for go right ahead. I didn’t list any matches from the past ten years because quite honestly I don’t think there have been many memorable matches in the past decade. Maybe I’m forgetting something that deserves mention. If so speak up so the past decade is represented. I also don’t have any from the first eight years because like most people here I’m not old enough to remember the early ones. I’ll be interested to see if any old schoolers mention any matches from the early years. So let’s hear it. What was the greatest Intercontinental title match of all time?
EDIT: I forgot the other option. It will be corrected shortly.
from the upper mid card to headlining together, going full circle.
really i have no idea what match your talking about???????????? Morrison main eventer hahaha not in this life time