Intercontinental Championship - Ken Patera

April 21, 1980 - December 08, 1980

Ken Patera's first-and-only Intercontinental Championship reign started on April 21, 1980 when he defeated the first champion Pat Patterson in New York City. The strong man went on to hold the belt for close to eight months before losing it to Pedro Morales.

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