In a groundbreaking move, WWE has expanded its women’s division by introducing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. This follows the earlier announcement of the Women's United States Championship, creating new opportunities for female superstars on both RAW and SmackDown.
WWE Adds Another Championship to Women's Division
On Monday, WWE revealed the Women’s Intercontinental Championship for RAW, marking the second mid-card title to be introduced for the women’s roster in recent weeks. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce presented the new championship belt on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, held in Glendale, Arizona.
"Say hello to the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship," WWE announced via their official social media channels, introducing the prestigious new title to fans worldwide.
Second Women's Mid-Card Championship
The introduction of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship is the second major championship announcement for the women’s division this month. Earlier in November, WWE unveiled the Women’s United States Championship, which will be contested on SmackDown. Both of these new titles will play a major role in the ongoing development of the women's roster, offering top superstars additional opportunities to shine and compete for prestigious titles.
"BREAKING: WWE has officially introduced the Women’s Intercontinental Championship," Wrestle Ops tweeted, further confirming the excitement surrounding the new championship.
Tournaments to Crown the First Women’s Champions
While the new championships have been introduced, neither the Women’s United States Championship nor the Women’s Intercontinental Championship has yet been awarded. Both WWE brands will hold separate tournaments to crown the first-ever champions of these titles.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament
The tournament to determine the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion will begin next week on Monday Night RAW. The competition promises high-stakes action as top female superstars from the RAW roster compete for the newly introduced title.
Women’s United States Championship Tournament
On SmackDown, the road to the Women’s United States Championship has already begun. Bayley secured her spot in the semi-finals after defeating B-Fab and Candice LeRae, while Chelsea Green also advanced by defeating Blair Davenport and Bianca Belair. Other top stars, including Tiffany Stratton, Naomi, Elektra Lopez, Piper Niven, Michin, and Jade Cargill, will have their chances to progress in the tournament this week.
Current Women’s Championships in WWE
With the introduction of these two new championships, WWE now boasts a total of 11 titles in the women’s division. These include:
- WWE Women’s Championship
- WWE Women’s World Championship
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
- WWE Women’s Speed Championship
- WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship
- NXT Women’s Championship
- NXT UK Women’s Championship
- NXT Women’s North American Championship
- NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship
The addition of the Women’s Intercontinental and Women’s United States Championships is a further step in WWE's ongoing commitment to elevating the women’s division, providing fresh opportunities for both established stars and rising talent.
