WWE Rebrands Universal Championship to Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes to Carry Newly Named Title
WWE has announced a significant change to its championship landscape, rebranding the previously known Universal Championship as the Undisputed WWE Championship. The move comes shortly after Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39, unifying the WWE and Universal Championships.
A Historic Title with a New Identity
The Universal Championship was introduced in 2016 as part of the WWE brand split. It has seen several memorable reigns, including those of Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns. The title’s most recent incarnation, the Undisputed WWE Championship, represents the culmination of a long storyline that saw Reigns unify the WWE and Universal Championships.
A New Era for WWE Titles
The rebranding of the Universal Championship is part of a wider effort by WWE to refresh its championship structure. In the recent past, the company has also changed the names of the RAW Tag Team Championships and NXT Tag Team Championships to better reflect the unified nature of the company’s roster.
Cody Rhodes: The Undisputed Champion
Cody Rhodes is now the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion. He defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in a highly anticipated match that saw him overcome the odds to dethrone “The Tribal Chief.” Rhodes is a fan favorite who has quickly established himself as one of the top stars in WWE.
What’s Next for WWE Championships?
The rebranding of the Universal Championship is likely just the beginning of changes to WWE’s championship structure. The company is expected to make further announcements in the coming weeks regarding the other titles on its main roster.
Key Points:
- The Universal Championship has been rebranded as the Undisputed WWE Championship.
- Cody Rhodes is the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion.
- The change is part of a wider effort by WWE to refresh its championship structure.
- All Championships on the main roster can now move from brand to brand without name issues.
- The upcoming Draft could see a number of Champions moved from their current brand.