Have you ever wondered what the current WWE Championship belts look like? Or, have you wondered about some of the histories behind each title? If so, we have everything that you need to know. A photo of every title that is currently active in WWE. This includes the WWE belts for Monday Night RAW, Smackdown Live, 205 Live and NXT. This is your ultimate guide for titles!
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Current WWE Championship Belts 2022 – Monday Night RAW
Current WWE Championship Belt 
The WWE Championship was established back in 1963. It originated as the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship and has taken plenty of names of the years. Buddy Rogers was the first Champion after winning a fictional tournament in Rio de Janeiro in 1963. Since then, plenty of incredible Superstars have held this top prize. This includes Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, AJ Styles and more.
Below are photos and some history of all the titles that are currently on Monday Night RAW:
Current RAW Tag Team Championship Belt
The RAW Tag Team Championship shares the same lineage with the WWE Tag Team Championship that was established back in 2002. The first Champions were Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit. They defeated Edge and Rey Mysterio in the finals of a tournament to crown the inaugural Champion. This was renamed to the RAW Tag Team Championship in 2016 during the brand extension. It became the Tag Team belt for RAW. Plenty of great teams have held this Title over the years. That includes the New Day, the Shield, Jeri-Show and more!
Current RAW Women’s Championship Belt
The WWE Women’s Championship was established back in 2016. It replaced the old Divas Title. It became the RAW Women’s Championship during the brand extension. Charlotte Flair defeated Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks in a triple threat match at Wrestlemania 32 to become the inaugural champion. This does not share the same lineage with the Divas Championship or the old WWE/WWF Women’s Championship.
Current WWE Intercontinental Championship Belt
The WWE Intercontinental Championship was established back in 1979. Pat Patterson defeated Johnny Rodz in a fictional tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to unify the North American Heavyweight Championship with the fictional South American Heavyweight Championship. This created the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship. It became the WWE Intercontinental Championship in 2002 and has been around ever since. There have been plenty of amazing Superstars that have held this Title over the years. This includes Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, and Seth Rollins.
Current WWE Championship Belts 2022 – Smackdown
Current WWE Universal Championship Belt
The WWE Universal Championship was established back in 2016. This was introduced as the main Championship for RAW during the brand extension. The first Champion was Finn Balor, who defeated Seth Rollins at Summerslam 2016 to become the inaugural Champion. He had to relinquish the Title the next night after suffering an injury. The Title has also been held by the likes of Kevin Owens, Goldberg and Brock Lesnar.
Below are photos and some history of all the titles that are currently on Smackdown Live:
Current Smackdown Tag Team Championship Belt
The Smackdown Tag Team Championship was established in 2016. This became the Tag Team Championship for Smackdown Live after the brand extension. The first Champions were Heath Slater & Rhyno. They defeated The Usos in the tournament final to become the inaugural champions. This does NOT share the same lineage with the old World Tag Team Championship. The Title has been held by the New Day, the Usos and more!
Current Smackdown Women’s Championship Belt
The Smackdown Women’s Championship was established back in 2016. This became the primary Women’s Championship for Smackdown Live during the brand extension. Becky Lynch was the inaugural Champion. She defeated Alexa Bliss, Carmella, Naomi, Natalya, and Nikki Bella in a six-pack elimination challenge to become the inaugural champion. This does not share the same lineage with the Divas Championship or the old WWE/WWF Women’s Championship.
Current WWE United States Championship Belt
The WWE United States Championship was established back in 1975. It shares the same lineage as the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. Harley Race defeated Johnny Weaver in the tournament final to become the inaugural NWA United States Heavyweight Champion for Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. The Title also had a ten year run in WCW (as the WCW United States Championship). It became WWE United States Championship in 2003. This belt has been held by some of the biggest names in pro-wrestling history. That includes Ric Flair, John Cena, Lex Luger and more!
Current WWE Championship Belts: NXT
Below are photos and some history of all the titles that are currently on NXT:
Current NXT Championship Belt
The NXT Championship was created in 2012. Seth Rollins defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion. Some big names have held this Title over the years. That includes Finn Balor, Kevin Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Current NXT Women’s Championship Belt
The NXT Women’s Championship was created back in 2013. Paige defeated Emma in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion. The Title has had some great Champions over the years. That includes Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Asuka.
Current NXT Tag Team Championship Belt
The NXT Tag Team Championship was created in 2013. The British Ambition (Adrian Neville and Oliver Grey) defeated The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) in a tournament final to become the inaugural champions. The Revival, the Authors of Pain, and American Alpha are among some of the top teams to have held the belts.
Current NXT North American Championship Belt
The NXT North American Championship was established in 2018. Adam Cole defeated EC3, Killian Dain, Ricochet, Lars Sullivan, and Velveteen Dream in a ladder match to become the inaugural champion.
Current WWE Championship Belts 2020 – NXT UK
Below are photos and some history of all the titles that are currently on NXT UK:
Current WWE United Kingdom Championship Belt
The WWE United Kingdom Championship was created in 2017. Tyler Bate defeated Pete Dunne in the United Kingdom Championship tournament final to become the inaugural champion.
Current NXT Cruiserweight Championship Belt
The WWE Cruiserweight Championship was established back in 2016. The first Champion was TJ Perkins, who won the Cruiserweight Classic Tournament. This does not share the same lineage as the old WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
Current WWE United Kingdom Women’s Championship Belt
The title hasn’t been created yet.
Current WWE United Kingdom Tag Team Championship Belt
The title hasn’t been created yet.
Are you wondering who is holding each title? Check out the list of current champions in WWE.
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