Hey Champions!
The next evolution of competition is stepping into the ring. 💥
Get ready for the first BETA run of the Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards, launching February 18th as part of The Power of Believing Month-long Contest!
You’ve already seen the return of Women’s Division Career Showdown, and you’ve heard the callouts about the upcoming Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards. Now, it’s time to pull back the curtain and break down how this new feature works and what’s coming next as Career Showdown continues to evolve.
The stakes are rising. The brackets are locking in. This is just the beginning. 💪🔥
What Is the Ultimate Division?
The Ultimate Division is the true measure of where you stand in Showdowns. 💥
It’s calculated from the average of your Men’s and Women’s Career Showdown Division placements.
Want to climb higher? You’ll need to bring the heat in both divisions.
Advance in the Men’s and Women’s Career Showdowns to raise your Ultimate Division and prove you belong at the top.
Men’s and Women’s Career Showdown Divisions
| Division # | Division Name |
| 1 | Prospect Division |
| 2 | NXT Division |
| 3 | NXT North American Champion Division |
| 4 | NXT Champion Division |
| 5 | Main Roster Division |
| 6 | Main Event Division |
| 7 | US Champion Division |
| 8 | Intercontinental Champion Division |
| 9 | World Champion Division |
| 10 | Heavyweight Champion Division |
| 11 | Undisputed Champion Division |
What Is the Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards?
When a Showdown Tournament kicks off, your Ultimate Division decides which Leaderboard Bracket you enter. The higher your bracket, the higher the stakes, and the better the rewards waiting at the top.
Your starting Showdown Notoriety is also set by your Ultimate Division Bracket, putting you right into the level of competition you’ve earned.
Tournament Showdown with Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards
Ultimate Division Leaderboard Brackets and Rewards
What’s Different From the Current Tournament Showdown Bracketed Leaderboards? Why Ultimate Divisions?
Up until now, Tournament Showdown Leaderboard Brackets were set by your Player League. That decided where you started, and how high you could climb.
With Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards, the game changes. 💥
Your bracket is now determined by your Showdown Division, earned by increasing your Notoriety in both Men’s and Women’s Career Showdowns.
Here’s how it rolls out:
- On February 3rd, all players were initially placed into Career Showdown Divisions based on their Player League
- If you maintain your current Career Division placement, you’ll land in brackets similar to the old Player League–based Leaderboards
- But now, you’re not locked in
The Ultimate Division Leaderboards open the door for everyone to fight their way up.
Advance your Showdown Divisions, raise your Ultimate Division, and push into higher brackets with the BEST rewards on the line.
Player League vs Ultimate Division Bracket Placement
| Player League | Career Start with February 3rd Reset | Ultimate Division | Tournament Bracket Tier |
| 7 – 9 | NXT North American Champion (Division 3) | NXT North American Champion (Division 3) | 1 |
| 10 – 13 | NXT Champion (Division 4) | NXT Champion (Division 4) | 2 |
| 14 – 17 | Main Roster (Division 5) | Main Roster (Division 5) | 3 |
| 18 -22 | Main Event (Division 6) | Main Event (Division 6) | 4 |
| 23 – 24 | US Champion (Division 7) | US Champion (Division 7) – Intercontinental Champion (Division 8) | 5 |
| World Champion (Division 9) – Undisputed Champion (Division 11) | 6 NEW TIER |
[Example] Player League vs Ultimate Division Tournament Showdown Notoriety Start
| Tournament Division/Notoriety Start | Player League | Ultimate Division |
| Prospect (Division 1) | ||
| NXT (Division 2) | 7 – 9 | NXT North American Champion (Division 3) |
| NXT North American Champion (Division 3) | 10 – 13 | NXT Champion (Division 4) |
| NXT Champion (Division 4) | 14 – 17 | Main Roster (Division 5) |
| Main Roster (Division 5) | 18 -24 | Main Event (Division 6) – Intercontinental Champion (Division 8) |
| [NEW] Main Event (Division 6) | World Champion (Division 9) – Undisputed Champion (Division 11) |
Will Career Showdown Progress Be Reset?
Here’s what you need to know, Champions. 💥
- Career Showdowns will now start and end with each Month-long Contest, keeping competition fresh and fair
- When Career resets, a Division correction will take place to rebalance placements
- Some Divisions will not drop when Career resets. Your Division can still fall, but only if you lose Notoriety through battles.
Showdown Division Reset
| Current Showdown Division | New Showdown Division after reset |
| Prospect Division (1)** | Prospect Division (1) |
| NXT Division (2)** | NXT Division (2) |
| NXT North American Champion Division (3)** | NXT North American Champion Division (3) |
| NXT Champion Division (4) | NXT North American Champion Division (3) |
| Main Roster Division (5)* | Main Roster Division (5) |
| Main Event Division (6) | Main Roster Division (5) |
| US Champion Division (7)* | US Champion Division (7) |
| Intercontinental Champion Division (8) | US Champion Division (7) |
| World Champion Division (9) | Intercontinental Champion Division (8) |
| Heavyweight Champion Division (10) | Intercontinental Champion Division (8) |
| Undisputed Champion Division (11) | Intercontinental Champion Division (8) |
*Will not drop below this Division at Reset. **Cannot lose Notoriety and will not drop below this Division at Reset
What Are Our Plans for Career Showdown?
The Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards are just the opening bell. 💥
This feature is one part of a much bigger plan, not just for Showdown, but for the game as a whole
Our goal is simple: reward our Champions more, with better in-game rewards and stronger player experiences, for the time, effort, and dedication you bring to WWE Champions every day.
We’re actively working on several improvements, with some planned to roll out alongside the official launch of Ultimate Division Bracketed Leaderboards as part of the core game experience:
- Showdown Shop updates
- Better rewards across both Career and Tournament Showdowns
- Career Showdown progression contributing to Month-long Contests, including access to Month-long rewards
This is about making every match matter. More rewards. More progression. More reasons to step into the ring. 🔥
The Champions Team
