WWE.com released several concept drawings for the new WWE Championship before the current one was decided on. Some looked as if they might have had potential but based on the options, I’m glad they went with the one they currently have. You can see the other designs below along with a closeup look of the new title with John Cena’s custom sideplates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjZWfdiOvY
Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjZWfdiOvY