In a move that has left many wrestling fans scratching their heads, the WWE has officially dropped “Universal” from the name of its top title. The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, once held by Roman Reigns, is now simply known as the Undisputed WWE Championship. According to Sean Ross Sapp, a well-placed source within the company, the change was made due to the title’s lengthy name.
Speaking on Fightful Select, Sapp revealed that the WWE felt the title’s name was too long with “Universal” included, leading to the decision to simplify the name. This news comes after Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns for the title at WrestleMania XL last month in Philadelphia. Despite the change, Sapp assured fans that the Universal Championship is still an active title, listed on the WWE website and internally within the company.
Cody Rhodes, the new champion, has been heaping praise on his rival Roman Reigns, acknowledging his impressive accomplishments during his historic title reign. In a recent interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Rhodes expressed his admiration for Reigns, saying he hopes to be half the champion Reigns was during his time on top.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns has been absent from television since losing the title to Rhodes at WrestleMania. However, according to sources, he remains involved in creative decisions for The Bloodline, his faction within the WWE. Despite his time away from the company, Reigns’ influence is still being felt behind the scenes.
The WWE’s decision to drop “Universal” from the title name raises interesting questions about the company’s branding and title structure. With the Universal Championship still active, albeit behind the scenes, one wonders what the future holds for this title and its place within the WWE hierarchy. As the company continues to evolve, fans can expect more changes and surprises on the horizon.
