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Aleister Black and Zelina Vega Debut Haunting New Entrance on WWE SmackDown

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports | Last updated Oct 25, 2025 11:19 AM ET

Aleister Black and Zelina Vega’s new entrance on WWE SmackDown has got everyone talking.

During the October 24 WWE SmackDown episode, the new United States Champion Ilja Dragunov and the former champion Sami Zayn had a backstage interaction that was used to establish the mood of the night. The two talked about the proud heritage of the U.S. Title open challenges. Zayn remembered the start of it with WWE legend John Cena. Zayn adopted the tradition after Cena’s last SmackDown appearance.

Zayn then urged Dragunov to carry on with the legacy to provide chances to the whole roster. Fired up, the Mad Dragon headed to the ring to issue his first open challenge, answered by none other than Aleister Black, accompanied by his wife, Zelina Vega.

A Chilling New Entrance Unveiled

Aleister Black and Zelina Vega made a powerful entrance that instantly captured the audience’s attention. They maintained the spooky, a bit darker atmosphere that defines Black’s character. It featured familiar elements like dim lighting, burning candles, and a menacing aura.

With the introduction of Vega, though, the sense of darkness and menace was increased. The chemistry of the real-life couple also added a new dimension of intimidation to the presentation. The couple seem set to rule the blue brand together.

The Alliance by Aleister Black and Vega Bodes Well

The fight between Dragunov and Black within the ring was a hard-hitting match in which Vega played a critical role. She kept on-side, distracting the referee, attacking the opponent on one side when he was not paying attention. She later came to the rescue of Aleister Black when Damian Priest intervened. Unfortunately, Black came short of winning the United States Championship even after their effort.

Nevertheless, the collaboration between Aleister Black and Vega demonstrated an unquestionable promise. Their shadowy, mercenary coalition would shortly alter the SmackDown viewpoint. The fans are ready to witness the development of this evil partnership and whether their dominance mission will finally have them win the championship on their behalf.

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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