New WWE Women’s Champion

With the top men’s title on WWE SmackDown changing hands, it could be time for a brand new WWE Women’s Champion soon.

Since there are a variety of top contenders across WWE brands, there could be a number of intriguing new WWE Women’s Champions coming soon in 2026.

Here are seven potential new WWE Women’s Champions for SmackDown.

7. Bianca Belair

The potential return of Bianca Belair has been a running thread throughout the last year of WWE storylines in the women’s division — potentially coming back around this WrestleMania season.

With the potential to make a surprise entry and win the Royal Rumble 2026 to settle her former conflict with Jade Cargill — it could be that Belair captures gold at the event.

Possible taking on Cargill at Royal Rumble to set up entirely different storylines going forward to Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42, Belair could be back on top ASAP.

With Bianca potentially facing the likes of Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton or even a newcomer like Jacy Jayne or Blake Monroe — there could be twists and turns ahead.

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6. Charlotte Flair

Already having teased a feud with Jade Cargill, it could be Charlotte Flair’s time to return to her throne as WWE Women’s Champion.

Able to continue the goodwill of her babyface run with Alexa Bliss in the WWE Women’s Tag Team division, Flair could have an amazing opportunity to be truly a babyface on the Road to WrestleMania.

With some sort of dastardly attack — whether a betrayal by Alexa Bliss or something else entirely — Flair could certainly use the next few months to cement her kid friendly character.

Certainly embracing the role of being beloved by some of WWE’s littlest fans, Charlotte Flair could be an amazing next choice for WWE Women’s Champion.

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5. Jordynne Grace

In what could be an intriguing shock move in the lead up to WrestleMania 42 — a newcomer to the SmackDown brand could end up taking center stage.

Potentially set to be called up from NXT to SmackDown, Grace could immediately enter and become a viable threat to the WWE Women’s Championship.

Besting Jade Cargill to takeover the title ahead of WrestleMania42 could kick off a brand new set of storylines as the Royal Rumble approaches.

With Grace able to pivot towards a more babyface or heel orientation in her main roster run, the time could be perfect for an infusion of new talent to takeover the WWE Women’s Championship.

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4. Nia Jax

While Nia Jax has recently united in a tag team with Lash Legend, there could still be singles gold in her future.

Able to use her experience as a former champ as well as new muscle by her side Lash, Nia Jax could be a surprising foe to take out Jade Cargill.

Setting up an interesting series of events that could see multiple title changes on the Road to WrestleMania 42, the WWE Women’s Championship could prove to be more coveted than ever.

With a need to revive the SmackDown women’s division, a series of shake-ups could be the perfect plan.

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3. Alexa Bliss

While Jade Cargill continues to hold the WWE Women’s Championship right now, she could be vulnerable to a veteran attack.

While she has remained in a tag team with Charlotte Flair perhaps longer than expected, there could be some interesting stories ahead for Alexa Bliss.

Potentially finding herself taking on Jade Cargill, Bliss could use a variety of means to get the victory before the potential that she makes a big change.

Whether she ends up ultimately betraying Charlotte Flair, joining the Wyatt Sicks or something else entirely, Alexa Bliss could easily become the next WWE Women’s Champion.

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2. Nikki Bella

In a potential transfer from WWE Raw, there could be a big shake-up if a star from Netflix popped up on SmackDown and took over the top women’s title.

With Nikki Bella having been unsuccessful in capturing the WWE Women’s World Championship from Stephanie Vaquer on WWE Raw, she could make the leap to SmackDown.

Returning to her former stomping grounds of SmackDown, Bella could immediately fit into the top of the card that is current devoid of competition.

Bringing her new heelish intensity to the brand, she could certainly take over the WWE Women’s Championship and bring a brand new spin on the Road to WrestleMania 42.

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1. Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green lost the women’s United States Championship to Giulia on a recent edition of SmackDown but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more gold in her future.

Still holding the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship with Ethan Page, Green is able to easily pivot to targeting the top title on SmackDown.

Able to challenge Jade Cargill or any subsequent champ, Green could be the perfect choice to launch a big story into WrestleMania season.

Bringing her own posse of support in Page and Alba Fyre, Green could find herself fighting to hang on to the WWE Women’s Championship which could be a great deal of fun.

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