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“What if”… Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake became Intercontinental Champion

·1 hr 14 min·5 clips
Brutus Beefcake vows to take the Intercontinental title from Mr. Perfect, promising to put him to sleep and take his hair.
The episode is a speculative wrestling discussion from the PWR Podcast, part of the Hamin Media Group. Hosts 'The Professor' and 'TW' engage in a detailed 'What If' scenario focused on Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship, a title he was reportedly promised but never received. They establish the historical backdrop: Beefcake was slated to win the title in 1988, but the plan was changed last minute, leading to the Ultimate Warrior winning it at SummerSlam. A second opportunity in 1990 was lost due to Beefcake's severe parasailing accident. The hosts then embark on fantasy booking. For the 1988 scenario, they debate how to book a lengthy chase, suggesting Beefcake overcome hurdles like the Hart Foundation or Fabulous Rougeau Brothers before finally dethroning Honky Tonk Man at Survivor Series or the Royal Rumble. They map out a potential 1989 reign defending against Rick Rude, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and Mr. Perfect. The conversation questions whether Beefcake had the 'it factor' and moveset to be a compelling champion, especially against larger opponents. The 1990 scenario is framed as a chase against Mr. Perfect and the Heenan Family, culminating in a victory at WrestleMania 7. This leads to discussions about how a Beefcake reign might alter the trajectories of other wrestlers, notably Bret Hart and Kerry Von Erich. The hosts consider whether Beefcake would need a heel turn to an 'evil barber' gimmick to sustain a title run. Throughout, they interject personal anecdotes, modern wrestling references, and tangential banter about football, politics, and other wrestlers' careers. The episode concludes with a teaser for a future 'What If' about Bret Hart jumping to WCW in 1992.

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A rough-edged booking debate about whether Beefcake's imagined Intercontinental title run could feel memorable.

PWR's What If? frames Beefcake's possible Intercontinental title run as a brisk debate over what turns a wrestling detour into history. It imagines him taking the belt from Honky Tonk Man, then looks at what would have to surround the reign: programs with Mr.

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Want a noisy what-if where Beefcake wins the Intercontinental title from Honky Tonk Man and tries to make the Barber feel like real IC lore?

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