One of the first belts to include a name-plate, so the current wrestler holding the title could have his name etched on the prize itself, the WCW World Heavyweight Title was initially made for then-NWA Champ, Ric Flair in the mid-80's, but would eventually supplant the future WCW World Title design and become the one most fans associated with World Championship Wrestling. Of course, in 2002, WWE would debut the World Heavyweight Championship, a belt eerily similar to what became known as WCW's "Big Gold Belt". There's something classic about the design, which features red jewels amongst the lavish gold patterns. A classic black strap completes the look. WWE may have retired the style of this belt for now, but it's a true standard-bearer for how World Titles should look, and remains a favourite.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
