Zelina Vega: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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It felt like the days of random, seemingly uneccessary name changes in WWE had been left behind with Vince McMahon, but apparently not. It looks like Zelina Vega has been hit with one out of nowhere, as WWE seems to have dropped the former US Champion's last name.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 31

Aleister Black Reveals New Details About WWE Alliance With Zelina Vega

They've dubbed themselves the necessary evil inside of the WWE SmackDown locker room. Real life couple Aleister Black and Zelina Vega have joined forces for the first time in their WWE careers.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

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

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.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 14

Zelina Vega Talks Her Favorite Opponents And Working With Her Idols

Zelina Vega and her husband Aleister Black have been a major talking point in the WWE for the last week as the couple has finally been paired on-screen after Vega sort of helped Black get a massive victory over Damian Priest on SmackDown.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / July 28

WWE Summerslam 2025 Huge Theater Stream Announced for Regal Cinemas Nationwide

Summerslam, one of WWE’s biggest pay-per-views, will hit the big screen for the first time this coming August. The companies announced the stream through its partnership with Fandango.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 25

Title Match Set on WWE SmackDown, A Night Before SummerSlam 2025

Before this week’s WWE SmackDown main event, featuring WWE Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Sicks defending against the team of Andrade and Rey Fenix, we saw Zelina Vega confront the new Women’s United States Champion Giulia, demanding a rematch for the title, the night before WWE SummerSlam 2025.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / June 27

WWE Crowns New Champion One Day Before 'Night of Champions 2025'

A new champion was crowned just prior to "WWE Night of Champions 2025." WWE is in Riyadh for its next PLE and Friday's episode of "SmackDown." Three title matches were advertised for the blue brand, and one of them has already taken place.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 27

WWE SmackDown Spoiler: New Champion Crowned In Saudi Arabia

Giulia has won the WWE Women's United States Championship. The Beautiful Madness captured her first singles title on the main roster Friday night on SmackDown when she defeated Zelina Vega inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Top Women’s Title Change Hands on WWE SmackDown in Shocking Fashion

WWE SmackDown in Riyadh, the last stop before Night of Champions, brought the heat this Friday night. No matter the country, WWE always comes through for the WWE fans, sanctioning three championship matches for this week’s edition of SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 21

Zelina Vega Has Wanted Program With WWE SmackDown Star Since First Evolution

WWE Evolution 2 is right around the corner and one of the women who was on the card for the inaugural event back in 2018, is still waiting for a follow up feud from her match that night..

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 20

Zelina Vega Has The WWE Women's United States Title, Now She Just Needs A Microphone

It may have taken her 15 years, but Zelina Vega is a singles champion in WWE. The reigning Women's United States Champion battled through years of doubt to get this kind of opportunity, but it wasn't doubt in herself that she had to overcome.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 19

Zelina Vega Feels Complete With Her 'Perfect Other Piece' Back In WWE

Reunited and it feels so good. Zelina Vega says the last two months of her WWE career have felt like a dream. One she's had before, only this time, she didn't wake up to an alternate reality.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Zelina Vega Reveals Bizarre WWE Fan Request

Zelina Vega recently shared a story about one of the most unusual and "bizarre" fan interactions she has ever experienced while working out at a gym. The strange request was revealed on the Ten Count Wrestling podcast.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 2

Zelina Vega pays tribute to late father after first WWE singles title win

After winning the first singles gold of her WWE career, Zelina Vega (Thea Trinidad Budgen) had a special stop she had to make. Vega returned home to New York City this week to pay tribute to her late father Michael Angel Trinidad, who passed away in 2001 while working for Cantor Fitzgerald in the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terror attacks.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 25

Zelina Vega wins United States title on WWE SmackDown

Zelina Vega has won her first career singles championship. Vega defeated Chelsea Green to win the WWE Women’s United States Championship on Friday’s SmackDown in Fort Worth, Texas, capturing her second overall title in WWE, and her fist singles gold.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 27

Zelina Vega moves to SmackDown, WWE transfer window closing

Another member of the WWE roster has switched brands as the company has revealed that its transfer window is closing. Zelina Vega was announced on Monday’s Raw as leaving the LWO and the Raw brand to join the SmackDown roster as part of the WWE transfer window.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 27, 2024

Zelina Vega advances in WWE Speed Women’s contender’s tournament

A new WWE Speed tournament kicked off on Wednesday. In today’s match posted to X, Zelina Vega used a sunset flip to pin Chelsea Green. The match went just over two minutes.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 27, 2024

WWE Superstar gets overwhelmed with support after special gesture from fans

When Zelina Vega made her debut on the main roster with Andrade, she was only his manager. Over the years, she has evolved into a remarkable wrestler. Her being the inaugural Queen of the Ring speaks to her talent and hard work.