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The '''IWGP Intercontinental Title''' is a [[NJPW]] championship | The '''IWGP Intercontinental Title''' is a [[NJPW]] championship. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The title was introduced during a [[NJPW]] tour in the [[United States]] in [[2011]]. The inaugural champion was MVP, a former [[WWE]] wrestler. [[La Sombra]] unsuccessfully challenged [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] for the title on [[January 19]], [[2013]] during second night of [[CMLL NJPW FantasticMania, 2013|FantasticaMania 2013]]. Months later when Nakamura returned to [[Mexico]], La Sombra | The title was introduced during a [[NJPW]] tour in the [[United States]] in [[2011]]. The inaugural champion was [[MVP]], a former [[WWE]] wrestler. [[La Sombra]] unsuccessfully challenged [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] for the title on [[January 19]], [[2013]] during the second night of [[CMLL NJPW FantasticMania, 2013|FantasticaMania 2013]]. Months later when Nakamura returned to [[Mexico]], La Sombra asked for a rematch and on [[May 31]] captured the title. La Sombra became the fifth champion and first Mexican to hold the belt. | ||
== Champions Listing == | == Champions Listing == | ||
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{{TitleHistoryLine|5|[[La Sombra]]|[[Shinsuke Nakamura]]|[[2013]].[[05.31]]|[[Arena México]] - [[Mexico City]]}} | {{TitleHistoryLine|5|[[La Sombra]]|[[Shinsuke Nakamura]]|[[2013]].[[05.31]]|[[Arena México]] - [[Mexico City]]}} | ||
{{TitleDefenseLine|1|[[Volador Jr.]]|[[2013]].[[06.28]]|[[Arena México]] - [[Mexico City]]}} | {{TitleDefenseLine|1|[[Volador Jr.]]|[[2013]].[[06.28]]|[[Arena México]] - [[Mexico City]]}} | ||
{{TitleHistoryLine|6|[[Shinsuke Nakamura]]|[[La Sombra]]|[[2013]].[[07.20]]| | {{TitleHistoryLine|6|[[Shinsuke Nakamura]]|[[La Sombra]]|[[2013]].[[07.20]]|Akita Municipal Gymnasium - Akita, [[Japan]]}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:54, 16 June 2018
The IWGP Intercontinental Title is a NJPW championship.
History
The title was introduced during a NJPW tour in the United States in 2011. The inaugural champion was MVP, a former WWE wrestler. La Sombra unsuccessfully challenged Shinsuke Nakamura for the title on January 19, 2013 during the second night of FantasticaMania 2013. Months later when Nakamura returned to Mexico, La Sombra asked for a rematch and on May 31 captured the title. La Sombra became the fifth champion and first Mexican to hold the belt.
Champions Listing
| # | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico history only | |||||
| 5 | La Sombra | Shinsuke Nakamura | 2013.05.31 | Arena México - Mexico City | |
| 1 | Volador Jr. | 2013.06.28 | Arena México - Mexico City | ||
| 6 | Shinsuke Nakamura | La Sombra | 2013.07.20 | Akita Municipal Gymnasium - Akita, Japan | |
| title change | |||||
| successful title defense | |||||
| championship matches which were announced, but results were not found | |||||
Sources:
Gallery of Champions
 La Sombra, 5th Champion |
