WWE's Current Champions Ranked From Worst to Best

Respectfully, this title reign is a mess. Yes, they're defending the belts somewhat regularly, but the matches are stale and Brie and Paige have no chemistry. Brie always looks like she's obligated to do something that she doens't want to do and Paige looks ready to move on to something as a singles performer.

As a nostalgia-driven team, Brie and Paige are leaning on name value more than elevating the division. The entrances draw big reactions, but creative has booked the reign as a tribute run rather than the backbone of a modern women's tag scene.

14. Tiffany Stratton - Women's US Champion

After a lackluster run as the WWE Women's Champion, Tiffany is having an even more dull run as the women's US champion.

She's over; the belt isn't quite there yet. Right now the booking makes the title feel like an accessory rather than a prize elevated by her holding it.

13. The Vanity Project - NXT Tag-Team Champions

Swipe Right's NXT Tag Team Title run is heavy on aesthetics and sports-entertainment segments, lighter on defining matches. The act is entertaining and these guys are super athletic. Myka Lockwood is a stellar henchwoman and further elevates the faction.

I believe they have real potential, which is why I have them higher than other more established stars.

12. Damian Priest & R-Truth - WWE Tag-Team Champions

This was a cute act early, but now it is time for something different with the tag titles.

Priest carries world-title aura and R-Truth is eternally over, but as a pairing their odd couple has run its course.

11. Tatum Paxley - NXT Women's North American Championship

Paxley has the goods. She is like a cross between Alexa Bliss and Paige and she is building a strong legion of fans. This is just the beginning as she is one of the most dynamic performers in NXT.

10. Myles Borne - NXT Men's North American Champion

Borne has physical ability that is so eerily similar to Randy Orton, it's crazy. He has the look and his real-life journey that has seen him shine despite being deaf makes him an absolute superstar.

He is one of the best young stars in NXT and it is only a matter of time before he becomes NXT champion.

9. Lola Vice - NXT Women's Champion

Vice has genuine star presence and undeniable crossover appeal. She has worked extremely hard to hone her in-ring skills and now she is a complete performer. She's one major feud away from jumping several spots.

8. Tony D'Angelo - NXT Men's Champion

Tony D'Angelo's character evolution landed him as NXT Champion and pretty high on this list overall.

His power and look are undeniable and he is capable of pulling off excellent character work.

7. The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) - World Tag-Team Champions

The Vision are built as heat magnets. Logan Paul brings crossover star power, Theory handles the week-to-week heavy lifting, and the World Tag Team Title reign gives the belts mainstream visibility. I love this team, though I'd like to see Theory elevated a little.

6. Penta - Men's Intercontinental Champion

Penta should probably be lower on this list, I admit. He's here because he rarely has a disappointing match, but he is yet to prove he can do his part to sustain a feud.

Still, he is the Intercontinental Champion and he won an epic multi-man match to retain at WrestleMania 42. However, D'Angelo, Vice and Paxley are nipping at his heels.

5. Trick Williams - Men's US Champion

Trick is one of WWE's breakout acts, and creative has booked the United States Title as his launchpad. I'd like to see more defenses and I can't wait for him and Carmelo Hayes to work together. As it is, Trick is a step away from getting a little stagnant.

4. Becky Lynch - Women's Intercontinental Champion

Becky isn't as likable these days and that's by design. I think she is doing some of her best character work and doing her part in providing an opportunity for young stars like Sol Ruca to shine.

Lynch has legitimized the IC title and she's still going. However, I do expect Sol Ruca to dethrone her at some point pretty soon.

Tie - 3. Rhea Ripley - WWE Women's Champion

Rhea is Rhea and that's why she's here. However. she needs another strong match with Jade Cargill at Clash in Italy to truly solidify this spot. It's good she is away from Raw as that cupboard had gone bare.

Tie - 3. Liv Morgan - Women's World Champion

Morgan continues to deliver excellent character work and violent, unhinged in-ring performances. She needs another rival for her title soon. Stephanie Vaquer's injury has her out of the picture and Liv is doing enough to keep the shine on the title.

2. Cody Rhodes - WWE Men's Champion

Cody is really good at his job. No matter how tired fans may be of his schtick, he still over delivers on the mic and in the ring. Does Gunther dethrone him at Clash in Italy? It's very possible. And if he does, we might have a new No. 1.

1. Roman Reigns - World Heavyweight Champion

Roman Reigns is the OTC in every way in WWE. He may be set to put his cousin Jacob Fatu over, in which case, we'll see a different No. 1 for sure after Clash in Italy. As it is, Reigns is still the straw that stirs the proverbial drink.

The current champion picture says everything about where WWE's focus sits right now. The legends on top are anchoring the product while a deep bench of NXT prospects fights for the spotlight. How quickly that next wave climbs this list will define the company's next era.