The WWE ID Championship is an upcoming men's professional wrestling championship created and promoted by WWE. 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 ID Championship will be defended across partner independent promotions.
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 independent circuit. The inaugural partner promotions and schools include Reality of Wrestling, Black and Brave Academy, Nightmare Factory, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy.[1]
During a press conference on February 18, 2025, WWE's Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, 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.[2] The inaugural men's champion 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. The date and locations for the tournament matches, as well as the participants, have not yet been announced.[3]
Design
The WWE ID Championship belt features a modern design on a black strap, 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.[4]
Reigns
As of March 11, 2025.
| No. | Overall reign number |
|---|---|
| Reign | Reign number for the specific champion |
| Days | Number of days held |
| Days recog. | Number of days held recognized by the promotion |
| + | Current reign is changing daily |
| No. | Champion | Championship change | Reign statistics | Notes | Ref. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | Days recog. | |||||
| WWE: ID | ||||||||||
| 1 | TBD | TBA | TBA | TBA | — | — | — | The inaugural champion will be determined by a tournament. | ||
See also
References
- ^ Currier, Joseph (October 29, 2024). "WWE announces new 'WWE ID' program for indie wrestlers". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Ucchino, Rick (February 18, 2025). "Triple H Unveils New WWE ID Championships To Spotlight Up-And-Coming Talent". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (February 18, 2025). "WWE ID Championships Unveiled". Fightful. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Chiari, Mike. "Photo: Triple H Unveils Men's and Women's WWE ID Championship Belts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
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