SmackDown Women's Championship

The SmackDown Women's Championship is a WWE championship currently defended on the SmackDown Brand. It is a counterpart to the Raw Women's Championship. The current champion is Sasha Banks, who is currently in her first reign after winning the title from Bayley at SummerSlam (2020).

Overview
In 2012, WWE decided to undergo an evolution after facing pressure to allow their female performers (then referred to as "Divas") a chance to perform on the same level as their male counterparts. At SummerSlam (2012), all titles were retired and new championships were revealed, ushering in "The New Era" of WWE. The SmackDown Women's Championship was created two years later as a counterpart for the Raw Women's Championship in order to accommodate for their growing female roster. Paige became the inaugural champion after emerging victorious from a battle royal. The title has been defended on the SmackDown brand ever since, while its counterpart has been exclusive to Raw.