In a recent update, WWE’s world titles in both the men’s and women’s divisions underwent a notable redesign. The current male world champions, Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Champion) and Roman Reigns (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion), now possess these revamped titles.
Similarly, Rhea Ripley holds the Women’s World Championship, while Asuka holds the WWE Women’s Championship. This redesign, likely driven by marketing considerations, aims to enhance the championships’ appeal to a wider audience while maintaining the essence of professional wrestling.
Hall of Famer Teddy Long shared his thoughts on the redesigned titles during a recent The Wrestling Time Machine episode. “It’s different. You have to change once in a while so that belts and stuff, they don’t get stale. You gotta remember this, once you make something new and it looks good, that’s more money.” (an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned)
Bill Apter, renowned wrestling journalist and commentator, offers his unique perspective on the dynamic and captivating saga of The Bloodline and Roman Reigns, shedding light on their dominance within the realm of professional wrestling. In a professional yet accessible manner, Apter delves into the intriguing storyline, providing valuable insights that engage both casual viewers and avid wrestling enthusiasts alike.
Roman Reigns’ recent acquisition of a new title has left legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter uncertain about the future of his old championship belts, yet he firmly asserts that Reigns’ portrayal as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion remains one of the most compelling elements in today’s wrestling scene.
“The new belt looks great. I don’t know what they’re gonna do with the other two belts, but the whole presentation of take your time and make an angle really takes time and spread out to where they’ve gotten to with The Bloodline split and everything right now is so compelling. Their ratings for SmackDown went through the roof because of what they’re doing.” (an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned)