:::OK, they can sometimes lose titles without holding them. But the difference between that and this is Syxx was the scheduled opponent. WCW made it clear from the start that he and Hall were defending the title, and it changed hands at the bell. Hart was given the title after the match, by special ruling. If Slaughter hadn't decided to abuse his power, Triple H would have kept the title. Since he was stripped of it, Goldust couldn't have been champ during the match, even temporarily. 

 :::Can't comment on the other case, not familiar with it.   20:41, November 21, 2013 (UTC)