On WWE Smackdown tonight, Sami Zayn presented Shinsuke Nakamura with a new Intercontinental Title. The IC Title was the one title that had a design that connects back to titles of old.
Get a closer look at the NEW #ICTitle revealed by @SamiZayn on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/Cuv70JLnyG
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2019
The title fits the new look of a lot of the most recent titles released by WWE. It has a similar feel to the Women’s Tag Team Titles and several people on social media compared it to the 24/7 Championship.
A lot of folks asked on social media what would prompt the WWE to make a change for a title that is many fan’s favorite main roster design.
From one STUD to another…
Take a look at the NEW #ICTitle! 😍😍 #SmackDown @ShinsukeN @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/fLQm3z9Xp5
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2019
Well, the current design was brought back in 2011. Any idea who re-debuted the Intercontinental Title.
If you’re not up on WWE history, Cody Rhodes was the wrestler who brought back the Intercontinental classic design. We cannot confirm that Vince McMahon and WWE did this for that reason, but it certainly would be something Vince would do.
Regardless of the reason, a lot of fans do like the new design. It certainly looks is much better than a blue leather title.
Shinsuke will be displaying the new title on Sunday at Survivor Series in his match with AJ Styles and Roderick Strong.
