20 Incredible Images Of Wrestling "Champions" Who Never Were

5. Andre The Giant - WWE Intercontinental Champion

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On the 'Self Destruction Of The Ultimate Warrior' DVD, the late Bobby Heenan told a wonderful story of then-Intercontinental Champion Ultimate Warrior working too stiff with Andre The Giant during their lengthy house show series in 1989.

The gist was, after ignoring Andre's instructions to chill out a bit, one of Warrior's wild charges met a Giant fist full in the face. It's funny to think of this being the night the legendary star elected to parade around with his opponent's belt, as seen here.

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