Who holds the coveted WWE Champion title at present? The answer is multi-faceted, as champions abound across various WWE platforms.
Knockout News offers a comprehensive list of every current titleholder within WWE, encompassing Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and other championship titles and accolades.
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The list includes titleholders from every division, with additional details about how each championship was secured, be it at a major pay-per-view, a special event, an episode of WWE programming, or a less common live event title change.
Update as of November 1, 2023:
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion – Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns has been the reigning champion since April 3, 2022, when he emerged victorious against ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat Match at Payback 2020, claiming the WWE Universal Championship. He further solidified his dominance by defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38 to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Women’s World Championship – Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley claimed the championship on April 1, 2023, by besting Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39 Saturday. On June 12, 2023, the title was rechristened the Women’s World Championship.
WWE Women’s Championship – Iyo Sky
Iyo Sky captured the title on August 25, 2023, by capitalizing on her Money in the Bank opportunity at SummerSlam 2023, defeating Bianca Belair.
World Heavyweight Champion – Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins was crowned the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion on May 27, 2023, following his victory over AJ Styles at Night of Champions 2023.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions – Chelsea Green and Piper Niven
Green and Niven became champions on July 17, 2023. Initially, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville triumphed over Raquel Rodruigez and Liv Morgan on Raw. Following Deville’s injury on August 14, 2023, Piper Niven took her place.
WWE Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Champions – The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest)
The duo secured the titles on October 16, 2023, by defeating Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso on Raw.
WWE Intercontinental Champion – Gunther
Gunther has held the championship since June 10, 2022, after defeating Ricochet on SmackDown.
WWE United States Champion – Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio became champion on August 11, 2023, overcoming Austin Theory on SmackDown.
Mr. Money in the Bank – Damien Priest
Damien Priest claimed the briefcase on July 1, 2023, and is currently holding onto it for the right opportunity to cash in. He took over the position from Austin Theory and has already faced Seth Rollins for the US Championship.
Ms. Money in the Bank – Iyo Sky
On July 21, 2023, Iyo Sky succeeded Liv Morgan as Ms. Money in the Bank and effectively cashed in her contract, defeating Bianca Belair at SummerSlam to become WWE Women’s Champion.
NXT Champion – Ilja Dragunov
Dragunov has been the titleholder since September 30, 2023, after vanquishing Carmelo Hayes at No Mercy.
NXT Women’s Champion – Lyra Valkyria Lyra Valkyria claimed the championship on October 24, 2023, by besting Becky Lynch at NXT: Halloween Havoc Night 1.
NXT North American Champion – ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio
Since October 3, 2023, ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio has been the reigning champion, having defeated Trick Williams on NXT.
NXT Tag Team Champions – Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson)
The duo won the titles on October 24, 2023, by defeating Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo at NXT: Halloween Havoc Night 1.
André the Giant Memorial Trophy – Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley has been the trophy holder since March 31, 2023, when he eliminated Finn Bálor last on SmackDown to take the honor from Jey Uso.
WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal – Carmella
Carmella has held this accolade since April 7, 2019, after eliminating Sarah Logan last to take the trophy from Naomi at WrestleMania 35.
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (Men’s) – The Creed Brothers (Brutus and Julius Creed)
On February 15, 2022, The Creed Brothers earned the title by defeating MSK (Wes Lee and Nash Carter) at NXT Vengeance Day.
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (Women’s) – Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray
This team claimed their victory on March 22, 2022, by overcoming Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai on NXT 2.0..
NXT Heritage Cup – Noam Dar
Noam Dar won the NXT Heritage Cup on August 22, 2023, by besting Nathan Frazer at NXT Heatwave.
Men’s Royal Rumble Winner – Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes earned his victory on January 28, 2023, eliminating Logan Paul last at the Royal Rumble.
