Why WWE won't introduce the Women's Intercontinental Championship
During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis introduced the Women's United States Championship. The 38-year-old highlighted the ongoing growth and success of the women's division. Moreover, he emphasized that this new title would provide a significant opportunity for female superstars.
The introduction of the Women's United States Championship confirms that the division now has its own mid-card title, similar to the men's division. However, some fans have questioned why WWE chose to introduce the Women's United States Championship instead of a Women's Intercontinental Championship.
This confusion stems from the men's division having two distinct mid-card titles. One is the United States Championship, which is currently held by LA Knight on SmackDown. The other one is the Intercontinental Championship, which is held by Bron Breakker on RAW.
The WWE Women's United States Championship is a dual title in nature
The main reason for this decision lies in the dual-brand nature of the Women’s United States Championship. As Michael Cole clarified during commentary, this title will be defended across both RAW and SmackDown brands.
With no brand restriction, the need for a second mid-card title, such as a Women’s Intercontinental Championship, is effectively eliminated.
The lack of depth in the women's roster could be another reason
The current depth of the WWE women’s roster plays an important role in this narrative as well. With two world titles, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, and now a mid-card championship, the company aims to strike a balance between competition and title significance.
Introducing two mid-card titles could dilute the impact of championships within the women’s division. Instead, focusing on a single, dual-brand mid-card title ensures strong storytelling and maximizes opportunities without overwhelming the roster or fans.
Who could be the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion?
WWE has plenty of potential candidates who could become the inaugural Women's United States Champion. One of the names fans are rooting for is Chelsea Green. The 33-year-old star enjoys significant popularity online, which is why many fans hope that the Hot Mess will at least win this mid-card title, as there seems to be little chance of her competing for the WWE Women's Championship anytime soon.
Apart from Green, Michin is another name generating buzz as a potential inaugural Women's United States Champion. The 35-year-old star had an incredible run in NXT but has yet to achieve any major accolades on the main roster.
Making Michin the inaugural Women's United States Champion could be a great way to elevate her status. Additionally, names like Bayley, Natalya, and Bianca Belair are also among the fan favorites to become the inaugural champion.
It will be interesting to see how the tournament unfolds and who will participate in the competition to crown the inaugural Women's United States Champion.