One would have to beat a champion convincingly....

[shadeyfizzle]

....in order to take the title from him. Hasn't this always been the case tho?

No you dont. But you have to look like youre actually trying to unseat the champ. Not just trying to look better.

[GG Magic]

No that isn't the case, it is a silly thing because it implies there is an uneven playing field from the jump, who wants to see a sporting contest where one side starts with an advantage~

It is an excuse used to justify champs winning close fights~

Exactly this. Its a ******ed notion.