The NXT Women’s Championship is one of the most respected developmental titles in professional wrestling, having launched the careers of Paige, Asuka, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, and countless other future main roster stars. Established on April 5, 2013, the title has changed hands 27 times among 23 different champions. This complete guide covers the full NXT Women’s Championship history, every notable champion, key records, and the latest 2026 title picture.
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NXT Women’s Championship — Quick Facts 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Promotion | WWE (NXT Brand) |
| Established | April 5, 2013 |
| Current Champion | Kendal Grey |
| Title Won | June 28, 2026 — NXT The Great American Bash |
| Defeated | Lola Vice |
| Inaugural Champion | Paige (won June 20, 2013) |
| Total Reigns | 27 reigns, 23 champions, 3 vacancies (as of July 31, 2026) |
| Most Reigns | 4-way tie at 2: Shayna Baszler, Charlotte Flair, Roxanne Perez, Jacy Jayne |
| Longest Reign | Asuka — 510 days (WWE recognizes 522 days) |
| Shortest Reign | Tatum Paxley — 24 days |
| Youngest Champion | Paige (20 years, 307 days) |
| Oldest Champion | Shayna Baszler (38 years, 81 days) |
| Heaviest Champion | Raquel González (176 lbs) |
| Lightest Champion | Stephanie Vaquer (110 lbs) |
NXT Women’s Championship — Current Champion: Kendal Grey (2026)
Kendal Grey is the current NXT Women’s Champion, having captured the title by defeating Lola Vice at NXT The Great American Bash on June 28, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. This is Grey’s first reign with the title, and as of late July 2026 she has held the championship for a little over a month. Her win came after Lola Vice’s own title run, which began on April 4, 2026, when Vice won a triple threat match against Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey herself at NXT Stand & Deliver — meaning Grey’s eventual title victory completed a full-circle story between the two competitors.
NXT Women’s Championship — Notable Champions Through History
Paige — The Inaugural Champion
Paige became the first-ever NXT Women’s Champion on June 20, 2013, at just 20 years and 307 days old — making her the youngest champion in the title’s history. Her reign helped establish NXT’s women’s division as a serious showcase for talent long before the “Women’s Revolution” reached the main roster, and she went on to become the first NXT Women’s Champion to also hold a main roster Divas Championship.
Asuka — The Record-Breaking Empress
No champion in the title’s history has dominated quite like Asuka did during her run. Beginning on April 1, 2016, her reign officially lasted 510 days — the longest in the title’s history — though WWE recognizes it as 522 days since the vacating episode aired on tape delay in September 2017. Asuka’s undefeated NXT run is still referenced as one of the most dominant stretches by any performer, male or female, in WWE developmental history.
Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks & Becky Lynch — The Four Horsewomen Era
The mid-2010s NXT women’s division featuring Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Becky Lynch is widely credited with changing how WWE presented its women’s division entirely. Charlotte Flair’s two NXT Women’s Championship reigns during this period showcased the kind of long-form storytelling and main-event-caliber matches that directly led to women headlining WrestleMania just a few years later.
Shayna Baszler — The Oldest and Most Dominant Champion
Shayna Baszler won her first NXT Women’s Championship at 38 years old, making her the oldest champion in the title’s history. A legitimate former MMA fighter, Baszler’s reign was built around genuine, credible dominance rather than typical WWE storytelling tropes, and she is tied for the most reigns of any champion at two.
Mandy Rose — One of Only Three Year-Long Champions
Mandy Rose is one of only three women in NXT Women’s Championship history to hold the title for a continuous reign of 365 days or more, alongside Asuka and Shayna Baszler. Her reign during the NXT 2.0 era was one of the longest and most consistently featured title runs of the early 2020s, before her surprise release from WWE in December 2022 led to the title being vacated.
NXT Women’s Championship — 2026 Title Picture Timeline
- March 7, 2026 — Related title: Tatum Paxley wins the NXT Women’s North American Championship from Izzi Dame at Vengeance Day
- March 17, 2026 — Related title: Wren Sinclair wins the WWE Women’s Speed Championship from Fallon Henley on NXT
- April 4, 2026 — Lola Vice wins the NXT Women’s Championship in a triple threat over Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey at NXT Stand & Deliver
- June 28, 2026 — Kendal Grey defeats Lola Vice to become the new NXT Women’s Champion at NXT The Great American Bash
Other NXT Women’s Titles Worth Knowing (2026)
NXT’s women’s division has expanded significantly beyond the primary championship in recent years. Here are the other titles active in the division as of 2026:
| Title | Current Holder | Won On |
|---|---|---|
| NXT Women’s North American Championship | Tatum Paxley | March 7, 2026 |
| WWE Women’s Speed Championship | Wren Sinclair | March 17, 2026 |
| NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship | Varies (frequently changing) | 2026 |
The NXT Women’s North American Championship, established April 6, 2024, was the first secondary women’s title in company history. Its inaugural champion was Kelani Jordan, with Sol Ruca holding the longest reign at 189 days and Thea Hail the shortest at 21 days.
NXT Women’s Championship — Key Records
| Record | Champion | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Longest Reign | Asuka | 510 days (WWE: 522 days) |
| Shortest Reign | Tatum Paxley | 24 days |
| Most Reigns | 4-way tie | Baszler, Flair, Perez, Jayne (2 each) |
| Youngest Champion | Paige | 20 years, 307 days |
| Oldest Champion | Shayna Baszler | 38 years, 81 days |
| Heaviest Champion | Raquel González | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Lightest Champion | Stephanie Vaquer | 110 lbs (50 kg) |
| Year-Long Reigns | 3 total | Asuka, Baszler, Mandy Rose |
NXT Women’s Championship — FAQ
Who is the current NXT Women’s Champion in 2026?
The current NXT Women’s Champion is Kendal Grey, who defeated Lola Vice at NXT The Great American Bash on June 28, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. This is her first reign with the title.
Who has held the NXT Women’s Championship the longest?
Asuka holds the record for the longest NXT Women’s Championship reign at 510 days, running from April 1, 2016 to August 24, 2017. WWE officially recognizes the reign as 522 days due to the vacating episode airing on tape delay.
Who was the first NXT Women’s Champion?
Paige was the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion, winning the title on June 20, 2013, at just 20 years and 307 days old — also making her the youngest champion in the title’s history.
Who has won the NXT Women’s Championship the most times?
Four wrestlers are tied for the most NXT Women’s Championship reigns at two each: Shayna Baszler, Charlotte Flair, Roxanne Perez, and Jacy Jayne. No single performer has captured the title three or more times.
When was the NXT Women’s Championship created?
The NXT Women’s Championship was established on April 5, 2013. As of July 31, 2026, the title has changed hands 27 times among 23 different champions, with three vacancies throughout its history.
Final Thoughts — NXT Women’s Championship in 2026
The NXT Women’s Championship remains one of the most important developmental titles in professional wrestling, having served as the launching pad for nearly every major women’s star currently on WWE’s main roster. With Kendal Grey now carrying the title into the second half of 2026, and a deep supporting cast of titles including the North American and Speed Championships, NXT’s women’s division continues to produce the next generation of main event talent. For the most current championship details, visit WWE’s official NXT roster page.
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