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The first Intercontinental Champion

Pat Patterson became the first Intercontinental Champion in 1979. Over 20 years later, he would become the oldest man to win the Hardcore Championship.

Title histories: Intercontinental | Hardcore

Accompanied by The Grand Wizard...

Less than two years after leading "Superstar" Billy Graham to the WWE Championship, fellow WWE Hall of Famer The Grand Wizard led Pat Patterson to Intercontinental gold.

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The first Intercontinental Champion

Accompanied by The Grand Wizard...