Qualifying Credentials: 6x NWA World Champion, 4x WCW World Champion, 6x WWF Intercontinental Champion, 3x WCW US Champion
10x World Champion began his career in Memphis as a referee. Transitioned to wrestling and teamed with Jerry "The King" Lawler for a bloody feud with The Moondogs. Had the record for most IC Title reigns until it was broken by Chris Jericho. Top villain in the first few years of TNA.
Qualifying Credentials: WWF Intercontinental Champion (1979), WWE Hall Of Fame (1996)
Holds the distinction of being the inaugural Intercontinental champion. Credited as winning a tournament in Rio De Jainero, but in actuality the title was renamed from the WWF North American Title. Worked as both heel and babyface while champion, and had a revered feud with Sgt. Slaughter after losing the title.
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