Every Major Wrestling Title Ranked From Ugliest To Most Beautiful
12. IWGP Intercontinental Championship
A lovely title belt that uses the in-vogue gold and silver hybrid to stunning, complementary effect, the white leather strap is an astute design choice, in that it enables the plate design to pop.
The beauty of the design is in the understatement; it isn't promoted as the zenith of the promotion, and so it doesn't strive to mimic the blocky, over-sized Heavyweight belt. But it stands out in its own way, and the white leather is key. The plate is traditional in decoration and shape, and the diamond studs add the effect of prestige. The metal looks expensive, as it should be: it doesn't undermine the holder, who is backed implicitly as a big deal simply by wearing it.
It isn't too distinctive; it's simply a classic-looking design produced in a way that puts it over as such.