Beat the holder in a verified title challenge or win an eligible vacant title match.

Top-ranked active contenders can call for the throne.

Belts, national titles, ELO ladders, and tag titles pay a Reigning Tribute. Special designations pay an Artifact Bonus.

World title history will lock in as defended matches are verified.

Watcher/parser automation can call the title evaluation hooks after verified results without changing this route structure.