Despite previous reports indicating otherwise, WWE will not be introducing a new championship as part of an ongoing rivalry.
2024 has seen the championship picture get a lot more crowded in both developmental and the main roster as women’s mid-card titles have been introduced on all 3 brands. Although some have claimed that there are already too many championships active within the company, it was recently reported that WWE could be introducing a Tribal Chief Championship to further the storyline between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
The new title, which was said to be booked in a similar fashion to The Rock’s People’s Championship he was presented at the Hall of Fame ceremony, was met with criticism from the fans who found the idea to be absurd. However, in a new update, this will no longer be happening.
As reported by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Tribal Chief Championship will not become a part of the Reigns vs. Sikoa storyline and both men will continue to feud over the ula fala:
Regarding reports of a new title being added called the Tribal Chief title, we’re told that’s not happening either. Now will guys feud over the ula fala.
WWE Group Switching Brands
With Raw set to move to Netflix in January and with the Royal Rumble just over a month away, multiple changes are expected to take place over the next few weeks to officially begin the road to WrestleMania 41 in April. According to a recent report, one of the changes will see a WWE faction make the switch from Raw to SmackDown.
In other news, John Cena is set for a huge WrestleMania 41 match.