List of All Title Changes in WWE Early 2025

The WWE universe has already witnessed four title changes in the first week of 2025. The year started with eventful changes in the company with the emergence of new stars. Some of the most dominant champions in recent times have been dethroned paving the way for the new era of WWE with Netflix. The title changes have happened on all three brands - Raw, Smackdown, and NXT.

The start of the Netflix era of WWE has been brilliant. As expected, there have been some electrifying moments on all the shows. However, what caught the attention of the viewers is the fact that there has been a robust change in the title holders. Most of these changes have received a good response from the fans showing the future is in the right hands.

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Complete List of WWE Title Changes in Early 2025

Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's Championship

Tiffany Stratton became the new WWE Women's Champion by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax. Nia and Naomi delivered an incredible match on WWE Smackdown before Tiffy took center stage. It was a very clever win for Tiffany as she used the situation to her advantage well.

She initially helped Nia to beat Naomi and gained her confidence. After the win, she turned her back on Nia. As Bianca Belair delivered a KOD to Jax, Tiffy followed it up with the Prettiest Moon Sault ever and pinned Nia to become the new Women's World Champion on the Blue brand.

Rhea Ripley - Women's World Championship

Rhea Ripley overcame Liv Morgan to become the new Women's World Champion on WWE Raw on Netflix. Mami was indirectly against three wrestlers at the same time as she had to encounter not just Liv but Dirty Dom and Raquel Rodriguez as well. She was successful in beating their alliance.

Rhea delivered back-to-back Riptides to Liv after taking Raquel out. She pinned Morgan and claimed a win to regain the Women's World Championship she never lost in the first place. After the match, Dominik tried to play mind games with Mami. But Ripley delivered him a low blow and a Riptide. 

Giulia - NXT Women's Championship

Giulia won the Women's Iron Survivor Match at NXT Deadline to become the Number One contender for Roxanne Perez. The Japanese star took on the Prodigy for the NXT Women's title on New Year's Evil. She will be the face of the Women's division in the Netflix Era of the Developmental Brand.

The match was good and the fans acknowledged it with chants of "This is Awesome". After pinning Perez, Giulia got emotional over her first title win in WWE. She became the fourth Japanese star after Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Iyo Sky to become the NXT Women's Champion. 

Oba Femi - NXT Men's Championship

Oba Femi became the NXT Men's Champion for the first time in his career by beating Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a triple-threat match. The Ruler conquered his opponents with ease without any major hiccups. He injured Eddy and made life difficult for one of his opponents.

While Thorpe entered the arena despite the injury and tried to beat his opponents, Oba used his brain and let Trick deliver a Trick shot to Eddy, and the latter hit the former with a steel chair. He power-bombed Trick and pinned him to become the new NXT Men's Champion on the Developmental Brand.

In total, there have been four title changes in WWE in the first week of 2025. Tiffany Stratton cashed in her MITB contract and dethroned Nia Jax to become the new WWE Women's Champion. Rhea Ripley beat Liv Morgan to become the new Women's World Champion on WWE Raw on Netflix. Giulia ended Roxanne Perez's 276-day run as the NXT Women's Champion on New Year's Evil. Oba Femi overcame Trick Williams to become the new NXT Men's Champion on New Year's Evil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liv Morgan the Women's World Champion on WWE Raw?

No. Liv Morgan is not the Women's World Champion on WWE Raw. Rhea Ripley beat her on WWE Raw on Netflix to become the new Women's World Champion.

Did Tiffany Stratton successfully cash in her Money in the Bank contract?

Yes. Tiffany Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax and became the new WWE Women's Champion on WWE Smackdown.

How long did Roxanne Perez's NXT Women's Championship reign last?

Roxanne Perez was beaten by Giulia on NXT New Year's Evil. Her title reign lasted for an impressive 276 days.

How many title changes have happened in 2025 so far?

In the first week of 2025, four wrestlers lost their titles. Oba Femi, Giulia, Rhea Ripley, and Tiffany Stratton became new champions.

How many times has Rhea Ripley become a World Champion?

Rhea Ripley has been a world champion thrice in WWE so far. She was the Raw Women's Champion once and the Women's World Champion twice.