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4. Shinsuke Nakamura's IC Title Pride

Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE

WWE should take note of how Shinsuke Nakamura treated his Intercontinental Title.

Despite only camping out at ringside for Cesaro vs. Braun Strowman, Naka made sure to wear the belt throughout the match and get it on camera whenever he could. That put over that he's proud to be champion, and that it's a worthwhile title for Braun to pursue.

Later, Shinsuke took the belt off so he wouldn't damage it when he hit Strowman with the Kinshasa.

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