20 Best Wrestling Moments That Ever Happened In February

12. The Rock Wins Intercontinental Gold - 1997

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There were bigger title victories to come for The Rock, but his first is the one which helped develop the character in the eyes of the fans.

It'd be months before smiling babyface Rocky Maivia was replaced by sneering heel The Rock, but February 13, 1997 must be a personal favourite date for the man, who defeated Triple H to win the WWF Intercontinental Title.

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