The original NWA World Television Championship, rendered in silver to rather than gold.
2. Ric Flair
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Ric Flair captured the belt for the first time in 1975--his first taste of major gold--and would go on to hold it for over six months. He also held the title a second time for a four month reign. The Television title was his first stepping stone to legendary status.
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3. Ricky Steamboat
When Flair lost the TV title the second time, it was to a man named Ricky the Dragon Steamboat.
Steamboat would go on to hold the title three times, the third reign taking place in 1992 near the end of his career.
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Christopher Scott Wagoner
Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.
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