The WWE Women's ID Championship is an upcoming women's

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created and promoted by

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, open to all independent wrestlers. Unveiled on February 18, 2025, the title will be part of the WWE Independent Development (ID) program, which is designed to provide a pathway for independent wrestlers to transition into WWE. Unlike the company's other titles, which are exclusively defended on WWE's programs, the Women's ID Championship will be defended across partner independent promotions. Additionally, if a non-WWE ID wrestler wins the title, they will receive a WWE ID contract.

History

In October 2024, WWE introduced the WWE Independent Development (ID) program, similar to their Next in Line (NIL) program for college athletes, with ID to support the development of independent wrestlers by collaborating with various wrestling schools and promotions on the

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. The inaugural partner promotions and schools include

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, Black and Brave Academy, Nightmare Factory, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy. During a press conference on February 18, 2025, WWE's Chief Content Officer,

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, unveiled men's and women's WWE ID Championships. The titles were designed to be defended exclusively across the independent circuit, offering emerging talent increased exposure and opportunities. The inaugural champions will be determined through a tournament featuring top prospects from the WWE ID program. The tournament matches are scheduled to take place at various independent wrestling shows, highlighting WWE's collaboration with the independent wrestling scene. Participants of the inaugural tournament are all WWE ID prospects, and first round matches were held by

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on April 16 and Future Stars of Wrestling on April 18 during

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week. It was then confirmed that after the crowning of the inaugural champion, all independent wrestlers would be eligible to challenge for the ID Championship and that if a non-WWE ID wrestler were to win the title, they would receive a WWE ID contract. The tournament format will be a

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Design

The WWE Women's ID Championship belt is identical to the men's version, albeit smaller and on a white strap. It features a modern design, incorporating elements that represent both WWE and the independent wrestling scene. The center plate prominently displays the WWE ID logo, flanked by customizable side plates that can be personalized by the reigning champion.

Reigns

As of , .

References

{{WWE Championships WWE women's championships