On this page, you find the full Title History for the WWE Women's Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The WWE Women's Championship is a World Title contested in World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand, by women wrestlers.
The championship was first established on April 3, 2016, and the inaugural champion was Charlotte.
This is a newer version of the WWE Divas Championship and WWE Women's Championship ('56-'10), with its own distinct lineage.
Introduced by WWE Hall of Famer Lita on the WrestleMania 32 Kickoff, the WWE Women’s Championship ushered in a new era of female competitors who are making their mark on the sports-entertainment industry.
Along with the title's introduction came the announcement that WWE's female athletes would be known as "Superstars" - a status deserving of their history of extraordinary accomplishments.
The title was renamed the Raw Women’s Championship following the 2016 WWE Brand Extension Draft. On the June 9, 2023 edition of SmackDown, the title was reverted back to the WWE Women's Championship name.
The current champion is Rhea Ripley, who won the title at WWE WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026, and has been reigning for 25 days.
WWE Women's Championship: Title History
WWE Women's Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign World Wrestling Entertainment: SmackDown 32 
Rhea Ripley 2
25+days31 
Jade Cargill 1
169days30 
Tiffany Stratton 1
Cashed in the Money in the Bank contract.302days29 
Nia Jax 2
153days28 
Bayley 2
118days27 
IYO SKY 1
Cashed in the Money in the Bank contract.246days26 
Bianca Belair 2
0days25 
Asuka 3
The title was renamed back as WWE Women's Championship on June 9, 2023.70days24 
Bianca Belair 1
The title became exclusive to SmackDown following the 2023 WWE Draft.420daysWorld Wrestling Entertainment: Raw 23 
Becky Lynch 2
As a result of the 2021 WWE Draft, then-SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch was drafted to Raw while Charlotte was drafted to SmackDown. To keep the titles on their respective brands, the two women exchange championships.162days22 
Charlotte Flair 6
62days21 
Nikki A.S.H. 1
Cashed in the Money in the Bank contract.33days20 Charlotte Flair 5
1day19 
Rhea Ripley 1
98days18 
Asuka 2
231days17 
Sasha Banks 5
27days16 Asuka 1
Won the Money in the Bank ladder match and the Money in the Bank briefcase was originally supposed to contain a title match contract, but on Raw Becky Lynch announced that, due to being pregnant, she had forfeited the belt prior to the ladder match and it was placed in the briefcase with the winner getting the title.71days15 
Becky Lynch 1
398days14 
Ronda Rousey 1
232days13 
Alexa Bliss 3
Cashed in the Money in the Bank contract.63days12 
Nia Jax 1
70days11 Alexa Bliss 2
223days10 
Sasha Banks 4
8days9 Alexa Bliss 1
112days8 
Bayley 1
76days7 
Charlotte Flair 4
57days6 
Sasha Banks 3
20days5 Charlotte Flair 3
29days4 Sasha Banks 2
27days3 Charlotte 2
The title was renamed as WWE Raw Women's Championship on September 5, 2016.43days2 Sasha Banks 1
27days1 
Charlotte 1
The title was established as the WWE Women's Championship to replace the WWE Divas Championship, and Charlotte defeated Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks in a triple threat match to become the inaugural champion. The title became exclusive to the Raw brand following the 2016 WWE Draft in July.113days
For the Title History of the previous version of this championship, see the page for the WWE Divas Championship and WWE Women's Championship ('56-'10).
WWE Women's Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- WWE Women's ChampionshipJune 9, 2023
- WWE Raw Women's ChampionshipSeptember 5, 2016June 8, 2023
- WWE Women's ChampionshipApril 3, 2016September 4, 2016
WWE Women's Championship: Statistics
- Promotion
World Wrestling Entertainment - Brand SmackDown
- TerritoryWorld Tier 1
- DivisionPrimary
- GenderFemale
- Date EstablishedApril 3, 2016
- Preceded By
WWE Divas Championship
WWE Women's Championship ('56-'10)
- First ChampionCharlotte
- Current ChampionRhea Ripley
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 6 |
| 2 | Sasha Banks | 5 |
| 3 | Alexa Bliss | 3 |
| 4 | Asuka | 3 |
| 5 | Becky Lynch | 2 |
| 6 | Bianca Belair | 2 |
| 7 | Nia Jax | 2 |
| 8 | Bayley | 2 |
| 9 | Rhea Ripley | 2 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Lynch | 560 | |
| Bianca Belair | 420 | |
| Alexa Bliss | 398 | |
| Asuka | 372 | |
| Charlotte | 305 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianca Belair | April 2, 2022 - May 27, 2023 | 420 | |
| Becky Lynch | April 8, 2019 - May 10, 2020 | 398 | |
| Tiffany Stratton | January 3, 2025 - November 1, 2025 | 302 | |
| IYO SKY | August 5, 2023 - April 7, 2024 | 246 | |
| Ronda Rousey | August 19, 2018 - April 8, 2019 | 232 |
