News on WWE Winged Eagle Title
Added 2024-12-11 20:35:16 +0000 UTCWWE teased the return of a classic title, and using it again has been talked about.
On December 11, WWE posted a video in which Triple H gave Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes a gift ahead of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Triple H commented on the old-school nature of the show, and he said that Rhodes' present, which was in a title belt case, was for "one night only." When Rhodes opened it, he smiled and carried the case away. This led many fans to assume that the WWE Winged Eagle Title was in the case.
Fightful Select has learned that there have been discussions to use the Winged Eagle Title, and Cody Rhodes has pushed for it. Rhodes has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to see the Winged Eagle Title return, dating back to his WWE return in 2022. In September 2024, Rhodes stated that he was actively working on trying to bring the title back.
Fightful Select has learned that a number of talent have mentioned bringing back classic titles, with Cody being among the most vocal. This is also a contributing factor to the WWE Tag Team Titles having more of a classic look to them. WWE even did a photoshoot with classic titles years back.
The World Titles and Tag Titles on Raw were done as an homage to the Big Gold Belt with WWE branding, which we're told has been important to WWE. As one would guess, branding and getting those titles in the hands of celebrities and athletes has proven successful for WWE.
WWE previously debuted the Winged Eagle Title in 1988 and used it until 1998, when a new championship was introduced as the Attitude Era was heating up.
Comments
Has anyone noticed they removed the Winged Eagle title from the shop? It no longer appears available for purchase... are they redoing it maybe?
James White
2025-01-03 19:50:21 +0000 UTCI think most would agree but it’s all about marketing and ease of reproduction these days. That logo is globally known. Those belts are easy to reprint to be sold. That’s probably why we have the IC/US title for the women that looks exactly like the male counterparts. I would have loved something different to stand out but I think those days are gone for WWE.
thaddperkins
2024-12-12 15:11:46 +0000 UTCOne night only is a joke, the current title is a monstrosity, every belt since they introduced the spinner have been awful.
Craig Robertson
2024-12-12 11:20:27 +0000 UTCI will die on that hill with you.
Isomorphic Prime
2024-12-12 03:23:51 +0000 UTCIt would be very on brand for Cody in storyline to bring back the winged eagle. For those that remember, he was the one that brought back the retro look for the IC title
Ramon Atkins
2024-12-11 21:18:44 +0000 UTCIf anything it should be a modified version
Charles Lee Ray
2024-12-11 20:55:55 +0000 UTCThank you I agree. I’d rather have the big eagle or undisputed one
Brendan Bdotlion Beal
2024-12-11 20:53:17 +0000 UTCI hope Cody gets a piece of those pre-xmas sales.
LJ
2024-12-11 20:52:06 +0000 UTCWinged Eagle is an S-Tier belt
Joel Jimenez
2024-12-11 20:50:16 +0000 UTCI will continue to die on this hill. The Winged Eagle is overrated and doesn't come close to the Big Eagle or the Undisputed belts. That being said, the Winged Eagle is a damn sight better than the Network Logo so I'll take what I can get.
Arthur from Natural 9
2024-12-11 20:45:36 +0000 UTCOh Kevin taking that from him Saturday would be glorious.
Trevor D.
2024-12-11 20:41:17 +0000 UTCI hope they decide to bring it back full time. It's such a nice title design and I prefer it to the current design
Ricky Schmidt
2024-12-11 20:40:48 +0000 UTCI've never seen someone get pro wrestling like Cody does.
Daniel Saidian
2024-12-11 20:40:36 +0000 UTC
