In a historic move, WWE has introduced the United States Championship for its women’s division, marking a significant milestone in the promotion's history. The new title was announced by General Manager Nick Aldis during the November 8th episode of SmackDown.
The episode, broadcast live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, served as the fallout show following the Crown Jewel 2024 premium live event. It featured major segments involving top stars, including Sami Zayn aligning with the OG Bloodline and Kevin Owens delivering a controversial piledriver that sent Randy Orton to the emergency room. Prior to the show, Aldis had teased a big announcement, which he delivered during the broadcast.
In a taped segment, Aldis unveiled the brand-new WWE Women’s United States Championship, making it clear that this title would not simply be handed to anyone. Instead, it would be earned by the most determined competitor who rises to the challenge.
“This title will not be awarded, it will not be given, it will be earned by whoever is willing to go above and beyond and seize the moment. Ladies! Opportunity knocks, and it’s time to answer and make history," Aldis declared.
The introduction of the Women’s United States Championship adds an exciting new layer to WWE’s evolving landscape of women’s wrestling. Over the years, WWE has made significant strides in recognizing the importance of female talent, having previously introduced prestigious titles such as the Divas Championship and the Women’s World Championship. With the introduction of this new mid-card belt, the competition among female stars is set to intensify, leaving fans eager to see who will emerge as the first WWE Women’s United States Champion.
Potential contenders for the title include top WWE stars such as Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Bayley, Tiffany Stratton, and Naomi, all of whom are poised to make history in this new chapter of women’s wrestling.
“I think our roster is at a time now where you don’t know who’s going to be at Mania. Everybody’s trying to fight for a spot on the card. I feel like another title would really highlight the true talent of our division,” Belair told The Battleground Podcast.
