10 Fascinating WWE WrestleMania 14 Facts
3. It Marked The End Of The Winged Eagle Belt
Just about every devoted wrestling fan between the ages of 26 and 53 today has fond memories of this classic belt (yes, Vince, it's a belt). Before its design served as the fragmented template of the WWE Hardcore Championship later in 1998, the winged eagle design was WWE's symbol of excellence for a full decade. Austin was the last man to win it, a shade over ten years after Macho Man Randy Savage became the first to capture it.
To this day, it remains perhaps the most beloved design for a WWE Championship ever, easily toppling Cena's spinner belt, the modern-day WWE logo plate, and even Austin's custom Smoking Skull belt. When you see the winged eagle strap, it instantly transports you back to simpler times.