WWE fans react to the new Intercontinental Championship belt

WWE gave one of its most prestigious titles a makeover on Friday, as Sami Zayn revealed a new Intercontinental Championship and presented the belt to current champ Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown. The new design is the first change since 2011, when WWE debuted the version with the white leather.

From one STUD to another…

Take a look at the NEW #ICTitle! 😍😍 #SmackDown @ShinsukeN @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/fLQm3z9Xp5

— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2019

The new title features significantly more gold, and replaces the traditional blue globe design with the WWE logo in the center of the belt.

Get a closer look at the NEW #ICTitle revealed by @SamiZayn on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/Cuv70JLnyG

— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2019

Some WWE still prefer older designs, but many love the new title.

The new Intercontinental Championship is already growing on me, but I think it’s very appropriate that Shinsuke Nakamura retired the white belt. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/O7BbIQVMbq

— Daily DDT (@FanSidedDDT) November 23, 2019

Hands down, this is the best Intercontinental Championship belt design. #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/YUL9vpF5Xq

— Ben-Roy Turner (@BenRoyTurner) November 23, 2019

The new Intercontinental Title. Wow pic.twitter.com/ofzyjV2PWw

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) November 23, 2019

tried seeing what the new intercontinental belt would look like with a white strap, don't mind it at all pic.twitter.com/oXZArfSzFy

— Pool (@ZePoolio) November 23, 2019

The new Intercontinental Title looks cool and all but I don't see what was wrong with the white belt. I thought it was the best looking title WWE had. #WWE

— Thankful Mike C-137 (@Vindicator725) November 23, 2019

One of, if not the BEST reign with the white Intercontinental Championship.

RIP White #ICTitle, you will be missed: 2011 – 2019.#SmackDown @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/eNRVRaB51t

— Conner (@cbenny_) November 23, 2019