5 lesser known facts about the Intercontinental Championship

#3. WWE's first ever ladder match was for the Intercontinental Championship

Ladder matches barely disappoint anyone. It usually has high spots as well as numerous close finishes. When done right, a good ladder match can keep the audience on their feet. The ladder matches have evolved so much that now we have a dedicated Tables, Ladders and Chairs PPV, as well as the Money in the Bank PPV.

However, the first ladder match in WWE was contested between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in 1992.

As a matter of fact, the first three ladder matches were contested for the Intercontinental Championship, and Shawn Michaels was part of all of them.

WWE's second ever ladder match between the Heartbreak Kid and Razor Ramon for the Intercontinental Championship was the first ever WWE match to earn the perfect 5-star rating. from Dave Meltzer.