On this page, you find the full Title History for the Strong Women's Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The Strong Women's Championship is a secondary title contested in New Japan Pro Wrestling and World Wonder Ring Stardom on the STRONG brand, by women wrestlers.
The championship was first established on April 27, 2023, and the inaugural champion was Willow Nightingale.
The title is featured on NJPW's American brand/television program NJPW Strong.
The current champion is Saya Kamitani, who won the title on September 27, 2025, and has been reigning for 71 days (This was a Title vs Title Match, which included the Kamitani's World of Stardom Championship.).
Strong Women's Championship: Title History
Strong Women's Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign New Japan Pro Wrestling: STRONG 6 
Saya Kamitani 1
- September 27, 2025
- Tokyo, Japan | Stardom in Korakuen Hall
- 71+ days
This was a Title vs Title Match, which included the Kamitani's World of Stardom Championship.71+- days
5 
AZM 1
- May 9, 2025
- Ontario, CA
- | NJPW Resurgence (2025)
- 141 days
141- days
4 
Mercedes Moné 1
- June 30, 2024
- Elmont, NY
- | AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door (2024)
- 313 days
This was a "Title for Title" match also for Moné's AEW TBS Championship.313- days
3 
Stephanie Vaquer 1
- March 10, 2024
- Tokyo, Japan | Stardom Cinderella Tournament
- 112 days
112- days
2 
Giulia 1
- July 5, 2023
- Tokyo, Japan
- | NJPW Strong Independence Day
- 249 days
249- days
1 
Willow Nightingale 1
- May 21, 2023
- Long Beach, CA
- | NJPW Resurgence (2021)
- 45 days
Defeated Mercedes Moné in a 1 night tournament finals to become the inaugural champion.45- days
Strong Women's Championship: Names & Belt Designs
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- Strong Women's ChampionshipApril 27, 2023
Strong Women's Championship: Statistics
STARDOM- Promotion
New Japan Pro Wrestling - GenderFemale
- Title TypeMidcard / Secondary
- Date EstablishedApril 27, 2023
- First ChampionWillow Nightingale
- Current ChampionSaya Kamitani
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes Moné | 1 |
| 2 | Giulia | 1 |
| 3 | AZM | 1 |
| 4 | Stephanie Vaquer | 1 |
| 5 | Saya Kamitani | 1 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Moné | 313 | |
| Giulia | 249 | |
| AZM | 141 | |
| Stephanie Vaquer | 112 | |
| Saya Kamitani | 71+ |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Moné | June 30, 2024 - May 9, 2025 | 313 | |
| Giulia | July 5, 2023 - March 10, 2024 | 249 | |
| AZM | May 9, 2025 - September 27, 2025 | 141 | |
| Stephanie Vaquer | March 10, 2024 - June 30, 2024 | 112 | |
| Saya Kamitani | September 27, 2025 - December 7, 2025 | 71+ |