Raw Women's Championship

The SmackDown Women's Championship is a WWE championship currently defended on the Raw Brand. It is a counterpart to the SmackDown Women's Championship. The current champion is Asuka, who is currently in her second reign after defeating Shayna Baszler at Hell in a Cell (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. Nikki Bella became the inaugural champion after defeating Eve Torres The title has been defended on the Raw brand ever since, while its counterpart has been exclusive to SmackDown.