Ultimate Warrior: 5 Things To Forget And 5 Things To Remember

3. Intercontinental Championship Win

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzmWjqzOtfk The Honky Tonk Man was unquestionably the most hated man in World Wrestling Entertainment by the time SummerSlam 1988 kicked off from the historic Madison Square Garden in New York. The Intercontinental champion for over one year, he had enraged fans in arenas across the country by somehow managing to retain his title via less-than honorable means against some of the most popular stars in WWE history. With his scheduled opponent Brutus Beefcake sidelined due to injury, he entered the Garden and issued an open challenge for anyone in the locker room to challenge him for his title. There was a brief moment of silence before the opening strains of the Ultimate Warrior's theme song exploded over the PA system and the fans erupted into the huge ovation. He hit hit the ring, flattened Honky Tonk Man and captured the Intercontinental title in near record time. The pop for the title change was among the loudest ever heard and the win instantly put Warrior over as one of the most popular stars in the sport. Honky Tonk Man's tyrannical reign as champion was over and the face-painted Superstar was well on his way to the top of the industry.