The STRONG Women’s Championship is a championship in New Japan Pro Wrestling. It was introduced in April 2023. It was first awarded in May 2023 when Willow Nightingale won a tournament to become the inaugural champion.
As of 9/27/2025 there have been 6 STRONG Women’s Champions.
1-Willow Nightingale. 1st reign. Length: 5/21/2023-7/5/2023. Successful defenses: 2.
2-Giulia. 1st reign. Length: 7/5/2023-3/10/2024. Successful defenses: 9.
3-Stephanie Vaquer. 1st reign. Length: 3/10/2024-6/30/2024. Successful defenses: 1. Won title in Stardom.
4-Mercedes Mone. 1st reign. Length: 6/30/2024-5/9/2025. Successful defenses: 4.
5-AZM. 1st reign. Length: 5/9/2025-9/27/2025. Successful defenses: 1. Won title in 3-way match.
6-Saya Kamitani. 1st reign. Length: 9/27/2025-Present (Current Champion). Successful defenses: 1. Next defense: 1/4/2026 vs. Syuri. (Note: Match also for IWGP Women’s Championship)