Unearthing Lost Gold: 10 Forgotten Wrestling Belts Erased from History!

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In the colorful history of professional wrestling, certain championships met an unfortunate end. We honor ten titles that deserved a more graceful departure and delve into the unexpected reasons behind the demise of these championships. Learn more

1. FTW Championship

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On May 14th, 1998, Taz unveiled the FTW Championship (or “F*** The World” Championship) to the ECW audience out of sheer frustration. His impatience grew waiting for a title opportunity while a specific wrestler remained on the sidelines!

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2. The Million Dollar Championship

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"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase created the Million Dollar Championship in 1989. Only six individuals have held it: Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Steve Austin, Ted DiBiase Jr., and Cameron Grimes, along with a surprising current popular superstar in WWE!

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3. Real World Championship

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In 1991, Ric Flair managed to alter the brain chemistry of every wrestling fan, leaving an indelible mark on the wrestling landscape.

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