# WWE Intercontinental Championship belt auction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wwe-intercontinental-championship-belt-auction
> Updated: 2026-10-24T00:30:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A ring-used version of the 1985–1988 WWE Intercontinental Championship belt, featuring a bright red WWF logo, was placed up for auction by Heritage Auctions in early October 2026. The item, which was held by wrestlers such as Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, and The Honky Tonk Man, is notably linked to the WrestleMania III event.

By October 24, the belt sold for $716,750, setting a new record as the most valuable wrestling title ever sold. This sale surpassed the previous record of $414,800 held by Hulk Hogan’s 1986 WWF World Championship. The belt was owned by podcaster Conrad Thompson.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: WWF Intercontinental Championship belt sells for record $716,750

A WWF red-letter Intercontinental Championship belt sold for a record-breaking $716,750 at auction, surpassing previous memorabilia sales records.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwf-intercontinental-championship-belt-sells-for-record-716750

### 2026-10-02: WWE Intercontinental Championship belt from WrestleMania III up for auction

A ring-used 1985–1988 WWE Intercontinental Championship belt, featured in the WrestleMania III match between Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat, is up for auction with bids exceeding $82,500.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-intercontinental-championship-belt-from-wrestlemania-iii-up-for-auction

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