5 Best & 5 Worst Wrestling Championship Designs In The World Right Now
9. Worst - ROH Pure Championship
Ring of Honour is in a fragile position in the wrestling world right now, as it is no longer considered the indy darling company that it used to be. This belt is likely intended to be a call-back to the original days of the brand. It was revived in 2020 after its retirement in 2006, but sticking with the original design was a mistake.
The gimmick behind the belt is intriguing, as it is only contested in pure (obviously) wrestling matches. The design itself intends to reflect this, with simplicity and the image of two wrestlers grappling. The issue is that in an effort to appear simple, it comes across as plain.
Everything within the belt points towards mundanity, as the silver coat looks like a pure secondary prize, the lack of visual flair doesn't help it to appear to be a desirable championship, and the combination of the two make it look too much like a mirror.
It may have a decent history, but not changing with the times is an indication of its irrelevance, just like the company it belongs to.