WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by the American promotion WWE, contested by teams of two female wrestlers primarily across its Raw and SmackDown brands.[1] Introduced in 2019 as part of WWE's ongoing expansion of opportunities in the women's division, the titles emphasize tag team dynamics, storytelling, and competition among female performers.[2] The championship was first announced by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and debuted at the Elimination Chamber event on February 17, 2019, where The Boss 'n' Hug Connection—consisting of Sasha Banks (now Mercedes Moné) and Bayley—defeated five other teams in an Elimination Chamber match to become the inaugural champions.[1] Their 49-day reign marked the start of a lineage that has seen the titles defended in high-profile matches, including WrestleMania and other pay-per-view events, contributing to the evolution of women's wrestling by providing platforms for both established stars and rising talents to form alliances and rivalries.[2] Notable early reigns include The IIconics (Peyton Royce and Billie Kay) holding the titles for 120 days in 2019 and The Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane and Asuka) achieving the longest reign to date at 181 days spanning 2019–2020.[1] As of November 18, 2025, the championship is held by The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), who defeated Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss on the November 10, 2025, episode of Raw.[1] Flair and Bliss had captured the titles from Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez on August 2, 2025, at SummerSlam in a match that highlighted cross-brand competition, holding them for 100 days. The Kabuki Warriors' current reign has lasted 8 days and marks their third time as champions overall. The titles have occasionally been made available to NXT competitors following a unification with the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship in June 2023. Overall, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship has facilitated 33 team reigns as of November 2025, underscoring WWE's commitment to gender parity in professional wrestling by integrating tag team elements into its premier women's programming.History
Inception and inaugural tournament (2019)
On December 24, 2018, during the Christmas episode of Monday Night Raw, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, dressed as "Mr. McMahon-ta Claus," announced the creation of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship as part of the ongoing women's evolution in WWE.[3] This new title aimed to expand opportunities for female wrestlers in tag team competition, which had been largely absent from WWE since the deactivation of the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship in 1989.[4] The championship was designed to be defended across all WWE brands—Raw, SmackDown, and later NXT—allowing for cross-brand competition and spotlighting mid-card and underutilized talent in the women's division.[2] To determine the inaugural champions, WWE organized a tournament structured around a six-team Elimination Chamber match at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event on February 17, 2019, in Houston, Texas.[5] The competing teams, selected based on established pairings from Raw and SmackDown, included The Boss 'n' Hug Connection (Bayley and Sasha Banks), Nia Jax and Tamina, The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and [Sarah Logan](/page/Sarah Logan)), Fire & Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville), Carmella and Naomi, and The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce).[6] In the match, which began with Nia Jax and Tamina facing off inside the steel structure while the other teams waited in pods, eliminations occurred progressively: The IIconics first eliminated Carmella and Naomi, followed by Nia Jax and Tamina eliminating The IIconics, The Riott Squad eliminating Nia Jax and Tamina, Fire & Desire eliminating The Riott Squad, and finally The Boss 'n' Hug Connection eliminating Fire & Desire to secure the victory.[7] Bayley and Sasha Banks thus became the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, marking a historic moment for the division.[8] Following their triumph, Bayley and Banks' reign quickly escalated into high-profile storylines, including a successful defense against Nia Jax and Tamina at Fastlane on March 10, 2019.[9] Their first WrestleMania appearance as champions came at WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, in a fatal four-way match also involving The IIconics, Nia Jax and Tamina, and Beth Phoenix and Natalya. During the bout, Becky Lynch, the Raw Women's Champion, interfered by attacking Nia Jax with a Manhandle Slam, creating chaos that allowed The IIconics to capitalize and pin Bayley for the win, ending the inaugural reign after 49 days. This outcome highlighted the title's integration into broader women's storylines and its potential to elevate emerging tag teams.Early reigns and deactivation (2019–2021)
Following the crowning of the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), at WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, the titles saw their first change hands on August 5, 2019, during an episode of Raw.[2] In a fatal four-way elimination tag team match also involving the teams of Fire & Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville) and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross emerged victorious by last eliminating The IIconics.[10] The IIconics' 120-day reign was characterized by their signature comedic heel persona, featuring exaggerated Australian accents, sassy promos mocking opponents, and entertaining defenses, including a successful retention against Bliss and Cross at Money in the Bank in May 2019.[2] Their run helped establish the division's entertainment value but ended amid growing competition from emerging teams. Bliss and Cross, whose partnership stemmed from a compelling storyline in which the energetic Nikki Cross developed an obsessive admiration for the cunning Alexa Bliss, held the championships for 62 days.[2] They defended the titles once at Extreme Rules on July 14, 2019, defeating The IIconics in a match that highlighted Cross's unorthodox style complementing Bliss's technical prowess. The duo's reign concluded at Hell in a Cell on October 6, 2019, when The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) captured the belts in a no disqualification match, with Asuka blinding Bliss with green mist to secure the pinfall. This victory marked the introduction of Japanese strong style to the division, as the former NXT standouts brought intense strikes, submissions, and high-impact maneuvers that dominated subsequent defenses. The Kabuki Warriors' reign lasted 181 days, setting a record for the longest at the time and spanning major events like TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2019, where they retained against Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in a champion vs. champion Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match, and TLC against Bliss and Cross.[11] Their dominant run emphasized athleticism and psychological warfare, with Asuka's mist and Sane's Insane Elbow becoming staples, but it was marred by backstage reports of creative frustrations.[12] The titles changed hands back to Bliss and Cross at WrestleMania 36 on April 4, 2020, in a match taped at the Performance Center amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which had forced WWE to suspend live events and crowds since mid-March.[13] The pandemic significantly impacted the women's tag division, limiting opportunities, altering match formats to empty arenas, and shifting focus to safer, shorter storylines while prioritizing health protocols. Bliss and Cross's second reign was brief at 46 days, ending on June 5, 2020, when Bayley and Sasha Banks—reuniting as heels after their own inaugural reign earlier in 2019—defeated them on SmackDown.[2] Bayley and Banks' 85-day tenure featured defenses like a win over The Kabuki Warriors on Raw in July 2020, blending their veteran chemistry with heel tactics amid the ongoing pandemic-era tapings. Their run ended dramatically at Payback on August 30, 2020, when Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler claimed the titles, with Jax delivering a Bionic Elbow that storyline-wise fractured Banks' jaw, forcing her temporary absence and fueling injury angles in the division.[14] Jax and Baszler's powerhouse partnership yielded a 112-day first reign, highlighted by successful defenses at Clash of Champions against Bayley and a returning Banks, and Hell in a Cell against the same duo, where their brute force overwhelmed opponents despite the lack of live audience energy.[2] The titles switched to Asuka and Charlotte Flair on December 20, 2020, at TLC in a street fight, showcasing Flair's technical mastery alongside Asuka's resilience during a high-stakes brawl. Flair and Asuka's 42-day reign, the shortest to date, concluded at Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, when Jax and Baszler recaptured the belts in a hard-fought contest, tying the record for most reigns as a team at that point.[15] The second Jax and Baszler reign extended 103 days but faced criticism for infrequent defenses and cross-brand invasions, such as against NXT's Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez on the March 3, 2021, episode of NXT, amid ongoing pandemic restrictions that continued to hinder live touring until July 2021.[2] Injuries and roster depth issues fueled rumors of potential vacancies, as the division grappled with limited tag team pairings and a shift toward singles competition for top stars. On May 14, 2021, Natalya and Tamina pulled off a surprise upset on SmackDown, defeating Jax and Baszler clean to end their reign and inject veteran legitimacy into the titles. Natalya and Tamina's 129-day reign included a key defense at WrestleMania 37 on April 11, 2021, retaining against Jax and Baszler in a match that underscored their resilience, but overall defenses were sparse as WWE gradually returned to live events post-vaccination.[16] The titles transitioned to Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. on September 20, 2021, at Raw, where the unlikely duo capitalized on their momentum from earlier feuds.[2] Their 63-day run ended on November 22, 2021, when Queen Zelina Vega and Carmella defeated them on Raw, closing the year with a heel team emphasizing cunning over power. Throughout 2021, the division's storylines were hampered by the lingering effects of the pandemic, including travel restrictions and talent injuries, leading to perceptions of underutilization and calls for renewed emphasis on tag team narratives.Reactivation and 2022 tournament
Following the vacancy of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in May 2022, when reigning champions Naomi and Sasha Banks walked out and were suspended indefinitely, WWE sought to revive the titles to reestablish the women's tag team division, which had seen limited focus since late 2021. On August 5, 2022, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced an eight-team single-elimination tournament to crown new champions, with the event designed to highlight emerging pairings and integrate talent from NXT to expand the roster.[17][18] The tournament bracket was revealed on the August 8 episode of Raw, featuring teams such as Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, Alexa Bliss and Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah, and Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne), among others, with qualifying matches airing across Raw and SmackDown. Notable highlights included upsets by underdog duos, such as Rodriguez and Aliyah's victories over Shotzi and Xia Li in the first round and Natalya and Sonya Deville in the semifinals, showcasing fresh combinations amid the division's revival. The bracket concluded on the August 29 episode of Raw in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Rodriguez and Aliyah defeated Kai and SKY—representing the stable Damage CTRL—in the final to win the vacant titles, marking their first championship reign.[19][20] Post-tournament, the new champions' reign was short-lived, as they lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship to Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and IYO SKY) in a title match on the September 12 episode of Raw.[21] Damage CTRL made their first successful defense on the October 21, 2022, episode of SmackDown against Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi.[22] The inclusion of NXT call-ups like Kai, SKY, and Toxic Attraction in the tournament and subsequent storylines helped bolster the tag team landscape, addressing the prior lack of dedicated women's tag team opportunities and fan interest in a more robust roster.[2]Developments since 2022
Following the reactivation of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in August 2022 and the inaugural tournament victory by Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and IYO SKY) at Clash at the Castle on September 12, the title entered a phase of frequent transitions and faction-driven narratives that highlighted the division's depth. Damage CTRL's initial reign ended abruptly when they lost to Alexa Bliss and Asuka at Bad Blood on October 31, 2022, only for Kai and SKY to reclaim the belts in a quick rematch at Crown Jewel on November 5, 2022, underscoring the group's dominance as part of a larger storyline involving Bayley's leadership and internal tensions within the faction.[1] This second reign lasted until February 27, 2023, when Becky Lynch and Lita dethroned them on Raw in a surprise upset, marking Lita's return to the ring and emphasizing intergenerational pairings to boost veteran appeal.[1] The subsequent reign of Lynch and Lita, spanning 41 days, concluded at Raw on April 10, 2023, against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, who captured the titles amid Morgan's ongoing revenge arc against Rhea Ripley and Rodriguez's rising star status.[1] The championship saw increased instability in 2023, with Morgan and Rodriguez's first reign vacated on May 19 due to injury, leading to a mini-tournament won by Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler on May 29 at Raw.[1] Rousey and Baszler's 32-day run, focused on their MMA-inspired aggression, ended against the returning Morgan and Rodriguez on July 1 at Money in the Bank, but the latter's second stint was short-lived, lasting until July 17 when they fell to Chelsea Green and Piper Niven at Great American Bash.[1] Green and Niven's extended 154-day reign, the longest of the period, blended comedic heel antics with solid defenses, elevating the Scottish powerhouse Niven while Green positioned herself as a self-proclaimed "future Hall of Famer." This era also introduced cross-brand defenses as standard, with the title—WWE's sole women's tag division prize—contested on both Raw and SmackDown, fostering rivalries that spanned brands and occasionally involved NXT talents for broader integration.[1][2] Following a unification with the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship on June 23, 2023, when Rousey and Baszler defeated Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn on SmackDown, the NXT title was retired, making the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship eligible for defense on NXT. Entering 2024, the landscape shifted toward powerhouse teams and supernatural elements, as Green and Niven lost to Katana Chance and Kayden Carter on December 18, 2023, on Raw, only for the latter to drop the belts to The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) at Royal Rumble on January 26, 2024.[1] The Kabuki Warriors' 98-day reign, infused with Damage CTRL remnants and Japanese strong-style influences, ended at Backlash France on May 4, 2024, against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, whose athletic synergy became a cornerstone of the division's high-flying evolution.[1] Belair and Cargill's reign transitioned into a shared dynamic with Naomi joining their group on August 31, 2024, after a controversial multi-team match at Bash in Berlin, extending their hold for 177 days until a loss to a reunited Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on February 24, 2025, at Raw.[1] This period featured the title's involvement in premium events like the 2023 Survivor Series WarGames match, where Damage CTRL clashed with Team Belair in a brutal cage war that spilled into subsequent defenses, amplifying the championship's role in faction warfare. NXT integration grew prominent, with talents like Roxanne Perez challenging and co-holding the titles, as seen in her April 2025 tag with Morgan and Rodriguez, bridging developmental and main roster storylines. By mid-2025, the championship emphasized veteran resurgence amid rapid changes: Morgan and Rodriguez's reunion reign ended against Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria on April 20 at Raw, but Valkyria's immediate betrayal led to Perez replacing her the next night, forming a new iteration that held until June 30.[1] Rodriguez and Perez then defended in high-stakes multi-team bouts, including a Fatal 4-Way at Evolution on July 13, 2025, against cross-brand challengers like Sol Ruca and Zaria from NXT, before losing to Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam on August 2, 2025.[23] Flair and Bliss, reuniting as a legacy pairing post-Flair's Women's Royal Rumble 2025 victory on February 1, held the titles for 100 days until November 10, 2025, when they were defeated by The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) on Raw.[1][24] As of November 18, 2025, The Kabuki Warriors hold the championships, marking their return to the division and continuing the emphasis on international and veteran talent in ongoing feuds.[1] This narrative has solidified the championship's centrality in WWE's women's division, promoting diverse talent across brands while avoiding past deactivation risks through consistent booking.[25]Championship details
Belt design and symbolism
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship belt, unveiled on January 14, 2019, during an episode of Raw, features a white leather strap fitted with three plates outlined in gold and featuring silver inner designs. The strap is constructed from polyurethane for replicas, designed to fit waists up to 45 inches, while the plates are made from zinc alloy. The center plate measures approximately 8.25 inches in diameter and includes the WWE logo at the top, the inscription "Women's Tag Team Champions" below it, and a central emblem of two intertwined "W" letters with wings, evoking the partnership central to tag team competition.[25][26] The side plates, each approximately 4 inches by 5 inches, complement the center with decorative elements such as laurel motifs symbolizing victory and achievement in women's wrestling. This design underscores themes of unity and empowerment in the division, aligning with WWE's broader narrative for female competitors. The belt weighs around 10 pounds, emphasizing its substantial presence as a symbol of prestige.[27] Upon reactivation in 2022 following a period of deactivation, the belt underwent minor modifications, including polished side plates for enhanced shine, while retaining the core 2019 aesthetic and engravings like "WWE Women's Tag Team Champions" on the reverse. Belts are presented during post-match ceremonies, often with custom engravings added to commemorate each reigning team's victory, such as their names or reign dates.[28]Rules and defenses
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship is contested in standard tag team matches, featuring two wrestlers per team with only one legal competitor from each side permitted in the ring at a time; partners must execute a legal tag by touching hands or slapping palms while one holds the ring rope to enter legally.[29] Victory—and thus winning or retaining the titles—occurs via pinfall or submission on a legal opponent, or by disqualification, count-out, or both champions being simultaneously incapacitated under match rules.[29] Unlike some promotions, WWE imposes no strict mandatory defense frequency for the titles, though champions have historically defended them approximately one to two times monthly, primarily on weekly television episodes or premium live events to maintain storyline momentum.[1] Since its introduction in February 2019, the championship has operated as a cross-brand title, allowing challenges and defenses interchangeably on Raw and SmackDown without brand exclusivity, a structure that persisted through its early years.[1] Following unification with the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship in June 2023, the titles became available across the main roster and NXT brands, enabling defenses involving talent from both divisions.[1] Defenses have occasionally featured special stipulations to heighten drama, such as the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) match in December 2019 and the Hell in a Cell structure in October 2020, where weapons and enclosed environments altered standard tag team dynamics while adhering to core win conditions. A longstanding but loosely enforced 30-day defense rule in WWE—requiring champions to defend titles at least once every 30 days or risk vacancy—has applied to the women's tag team division, though it has rarely led to strippings, prioritizing creative storytelling over rigid application.[30]Reigns and records
List of reigns
As of November 18, 2025, there have been 33 reigns across 23 teams and 36 individuals for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, including two vacancies. The championships were vacated on May 20, 2022, following the walkout by Naomi and Sasha Banks, and again on May 19, 2023, due to Liv Morgan's injury. Reigns from the initial era (2019–2022) preceded the title's brief deactivation, while those after the 2022 tournament mark the reactivation era. The following table enumerates all reigns chronologically, distinguishing eras where applicable. Columns include the reign number, champion team(s), event won, date won, days held (calculated as the duration from win to the next team's win or ongoing for the current reign), and number of successful defenses.| Reign | Champions | Era | Event | Date Won | Days Held | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boss 'n' Hug Connection (Sasha Banks & Bayley) | Initial | Elimination Chamber | February 17, 2019 | 49 | 0 |
| 2 | The IIconics (Billie Kay & Peyton Royce) | Initial | WrestleMania 35 | April 7, 2019 | 120 | 3 |
| 3 | Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross | Initial | Raw | August 5, 2019 | 62 | 2 |
| 4 | The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) | Initial | Hell in a Cell | October 6, 2019 | 172 | 9 |
| 5 | Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross | Initial | WrestleMania 36 | April 4, 2020 | 62 | 0 |
| 6 | Bayley & Sasha Banks | Initial | SmackDown | May 26, 2020 | 96 | 0 |
| 7 | Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler | Initial | Payback | August 30, 2020 | 112 | 4 |
| 8 | Asuka & Charlotte Flair | Initial | TLC | December 20, 2020 | 42 | 0 |
| 9 | Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler | Initial | Royal Rumble | January 31, 2021 | 103 | 4 |
| 10 | Natalya & Tamina | Initial | SmackDown | May 14, 2021 | 129 | 4 |
| 11 | Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley | Initial | Raw | September 20, 2021 | 63 | 1 |
| 12 | Carmella & Queen Zelina | Initial | Raw | November 22, 2021 | 132 | 5 |
| 13 | Naomi & Sasha Banks | Initial | WrestleMania 38 | April 3, 2022 | 47 | 1 |
| Vacancy 1 | — | — | — | May 20, 2022 | — | — |
| 14 | Aliyah & Raquel Rodriguez | Reactivation | Raw | August 29, 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 15 | Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky) | Reactivation | Raw | September 12, 2022 | 49 | 4 |
| 16 | Alexa Bliss & Asuka | Reactivation | Raw | October 31, 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky) | Reactivation | Crown Jewel | November 5, 2022 | 114 | 4 |
| 18 | Becky Lynch & Lita | Reactivation | Raw | February 27, 2023 | 42 | 0 |
| 19 | Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez | Reactivation | Raw | April 10, 2023 | 39 | 1 |
| Vacancy 2 | — | — | — | May 19, 2023 | — | — |
| 20 | Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler | Reactivation | Raw | May 29, 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 21 | Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez | Reactivation | Money in the Bank | July 1, 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 22 | Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville | Reactivation | Raw | July 17, 2023 | 154 | 3 |
| 23 | Katana Chance & Kayden Carter | Reactivation | Raw | December 18, 2023 | 39 | 0 |
| 24 | The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) | Reactivation | SmackDown | January 26, 2024 | 99 | 2 |
| 25 | Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill | Reactivation | Backlash | May 4, 2024 | 42 | 1 |
| 26 | The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) | Reactivation | Clash at the Castle | June 15, 2024 | 77 | 1 |
| 27 | Bianca Belair & Naomi | Reactivation | Bash in Berlin | August 31, 2024 | 177 | 5 |
| 28 | The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez) | Reactivation | Raw | February 24, 2025 | 55 | 2 |
| 29 | Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria | Reactivation | WrestleMania 41 | April 20, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez) | Reactivation | Raw | April 21, 2025 | 70 | 1 |
| 31 | The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez) | Reactivation | Raw | June 30, 2025 | 33 | 2 |
| 32 | Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss | Reactivation | SummerSlam | August 2, 2025 | 100 | 6 |
| 33 | The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) | Reactivation | Raw | November 10, 2025 | 8+ | 0 |
Statistics and achievements
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship has seen 33 reigns as of November 18, 2025, with the titles active for approximately 2,420 days since their inception on February 17, 2019, accounting for two vacancies (May 2022, ~3 months; May 2023, 10 days).Team Records
Bianca Belair & Naomi hold the record for the longest single reign at 177 days, from August 31, 2024, to February 24, 2025, during which they made five successful defenses, including against The Judgment Day at Survivor Series. Their combined reigns total 219 days across two title runs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez hold the distinction of most reigns as a team with four, occurring between 2023 and 2025, including victories at major events like Money in the Bank and WrestleMania. The shortest reign belongs to Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria, lasting 1 day from April 20 to 21, 2025, before losing to Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez on Raw.| Record Category | Team | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Longest Single Reign | Bianca Belair & Naomi | 177 days (2024–2025) |
| Most Reigns as a Team | Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez | 4 reigns (2023–2025) |
| Shortest Reign | Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria | 1 day (2025) |