Who are the current champions in WWE?
Who do I think will beat them for the title?
UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Champion: Cody Rhodes
Prediction for Next Champion: The Rock
Explanation: First off, I'm so happy Cody Rhodes is champion. A lot of this depends on when The Rock will be back. I'm keeping an eye on Randy Orton, too, but I feel like we'll get Rhodes against Orton at WrestleMania, and Roman Reigns against The Rock for the title, with The Rock beating Cody at some point (Royal Rumble 2025?).
WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Universal Champion: Cody Rhodes
Prediction for Next Champion: n/a
Explanation: This is still being listed on WWE's title trackers. I'm assuming they'll just retire the title, but until they make any kind of official announcement, I'm keeping it on my page here to be as informative as possible. I don't think we're getting another champion for this belt.
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Gunther
Prediction for Next Champion: No idea
Explanation: At the VERY earliest, Gunther drops this belt at WrestleMania 41. I don't think that's even necessarily a guarantee, though, and I can't picture who he's going to be facing. John Cena? Brock Lesnar? The 1989 Denver Broncos?
WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Undisputed Women's Champion: Nia Jax
Prediction for Next Champion: Tiffany Stratton or Charlotte Flair
Explanation: Either Charlotte Flair wins the title next and Tiffany Stratton at least temporarily takes it from her with a Money in the Bank cash-in, or Stratton beats Jax with her cash-in and that's a transition coming a few months after WrestleMania.
WWE WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Women's World Champion: Liv Morgan
Prediction for Next Champion: Rhea Ripley
Explanation: Survivor Series? I'm surprised it hasn't already happened.
WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Intercontinental Champion: Bron Breakker
Prediction for Next Champion: Damian Priest or Sheamus
Explanation: Shot in the dark. I don't put a lot of faith in these 2 picks, though.
WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE United States Champion: LA Knight
Prediction for Next Champion: Carmelo Hayes
Explanation: There could be a handful of people next in line, but I'm banking on Carmelo Hayes at least as my initial impression after SummerSlam.
WWE WOMEN'S UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE United States Champion: n/a
Prediction for Next Champion: Chelsea Green
Explanation: They haven't announced who is in contention. Depending on who they limit it to, I could see Naomi, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Michin all having a shot, but I'm blindly anticipating Green winning.
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Current World Tag Team Champions: The Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDonagh)
Prediction for Next Champions: The Wyatt Sick6
Explanation: Didn't want to give it to a heel-turning Creed Brothers, eh? That's a shame. I'll randomly go with The Wyatt Sick6 on this until they prove they're heels.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Tag Team Champions: The Motor City Machine Guns
Prediction for Next Champions: The Bloodline
Explanation: I still think we're getting The Bloodline against The Usos at WrestleMania, but maybe I'm wrong about that.
WWE WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Women's Tag Team Champions: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
Prediction for Next Champions: Pure Fusion Collective
Explanation: This depends on if they're going to defend the titles at WrestleMania 41, or drop them beforehand (around Royal Rumble time?) to then book Belair versus Cargill at Mania. If they drop them beforehand, I think we could see Pure Fusion Collective winning them. If it's at WrestleMania, it could be anyone, as it'll be some multi-team match, most likely.
WWE SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Speed Champions: Andrade
Prediction for Next Champions: No idea
Explanation: This is an entirely different idea of a presentation and title than WWE has for other things, including even the Cruiserweight Championship that they had had. It's hard to tell how often they're going to change it up and who they'll prioritize. Want a random guess? Apollo Crews.
WWE SPEED WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Current WWE Speed Women's Champions: Candice LeRae
Prediction for Next Champions: No idea
Explanation: Good on Candice. I'm glad she won something, even if it is the most meaningless belt since the 24/7 title. Since this is Speed, and nobody cares or watches this, the next champion can be literally anyone on the roster and it wouldn't be surprising. I'll toss out Tegan Nox's name, if she's still even around, or maybe they'll give it to Michin since they want to push her, but not too far.
NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Current NXT Champion: Trick Williams
Prediction for Next Champions: Oba Femi
Explanation: NXT Stand & Deliver 2025.
NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Current NXT Women's Champion: Roxanne Perez
Prediction for Next Champion: Giulia or Stephanie Vaquer
Explanation: I'd be surprised with any other option.
NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Current North American Champion: Tony D'Angelo
Prediction for Next Champion: No idea
Explanation: No clue at the moment
NXT WOMEN'S NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Current Women's North American Champion: Fallon Henley
Prediction for Next Champion: Zaria
Explanation: It certainly isn't a guarantee, based on how Giulia didn't beat Roxanne Perez for her title, but it's certainly a strong possibility that Zaria wins this title very soon.
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Current NXT Tag Team Champions: The Supersonic Duo (Axiom & Nathan Frazer)
Prediction for Next Champions: Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans
Explanation: I hope so.
NXT HERITAGE CUP
Current NXT Heritage Cup Champion: Charlie Dempsey
Prediction for Next Champions: Tavion Heights
Explanation: I don't know if Lexis King would be the smarter pick here, but I doubt it, so I'll stick with my original thought after Heights joined the No Quarter Catch Crew.
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