WWE Unveils 1st-Ever Women’s United States Championship in New Video, Photos
Julia StumbaughNovember 9, 2024
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There is a new women’s title belt coming to the WWE.
SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis on Friday unveiled the WWE Women’s United States Championship.
WWE @WWEBREAKING NEWS: #SmackDown GM Nick Aldis has announced a NEW Women’s Title… the WWE Women’s United States Championship! đșđž
Who will be the FIRST EVER WWE Women’s United States Champion? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/U9Vf5G2CtR
WWE on TNT Sports @wweontntThe WWE Women’s United States Championship has been unveiled! đșđž đ#SmackDown | Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/Bjj3mdFs7M
The announcement follows the creation of the NXT Women’s North American Championship, which was announced at Stand & Deliver in April.
The belt looks similar to the WWE United States Championship belt with added white accents.
Nick Aldis @RealNickAldisIt is my honor and privilege to introduce the new @WWE Women’s United States Championship. #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/Us3vZn7ihr
Kelani Jordan was named the first North American Women’s Champion at WWE NXT Battleground in June. The inaugural title was decided in a six-woman ladder match. Fallon Henley most recently claimed the belt in a gauntlet match in October.
Jordan was one of the members of the WWE community who responded to the news on Friday night.
Kelani Jordan @kelani_wweFirst ever đđđœ https://t.co/7DFwZKRzXV
Triple H @TripleHThe women of WWE continue to show that they are the very best in the business. The Women’s United States Championship will showcase their continued effort.
So, who’s going to step up and take it? pic.twitter.com/Zyg5mzhWiC
Nattie @NatbyNatureA new title for women in @wwe, I’m beyond excited for this. It’s been 7 years since I’ve won a singles title and I’ve never stopped working towards winning a championship again. I truly believe hard work always pays off. LFG!
Jessika Carr @WWELadyRefJessđ„ https://t.co/drL87FUY7v
CHELSEA GREEN @ImChelseaGreenAlthough I think that @WWE probably should have consulted me to design the Women’s United States Championship, I will absolutely take it off their hands & wear it proudly⊠infact, I’ll wear it better than any of these #Smackdown slobs. đ€·đ»ââïž Just saying.
Aldis made the announcement during Friday’s SmackDown broadcast from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
It was not specified how the inaugural Women’s United States Champion will be decided, although Aldis said in the announcement that the title will not be awarded but will be “earned” by its first winner.
The title marks the continued expansion of the women’s division and adds a mid-card title that has been requested by multiple WWE stars. Wrestlers have also expressed a desire for the WWE to add an Intercontinental Title for women.
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