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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Five-time Women's Champion returns on WWE SmackDown after months
Image via WWE A former WWE Women's Champion made her surprising return to WWE television programming after an extended break. WWE Universe was set to see a tag team showdown in the women's division. One side was the compelling faction, The Secret Service, led by Chelsea Green, who were set to battle their arch nemesis, Zelina Vega. The tensions had been brewing for weeks and escalated when Vega defeated Green and took away the WWE Women's United States Championship. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases This week on SmackDown, Vega proposed a tag team match against Green and one of her cohort and teased a mystery partner joining on her side who turned out to be a former five-time WWE Women's Champion. Which former WWE Women's Champion was revealed to be Zelina Vega's partner? Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, alongside Alba Fyre, came down to the ring first for their scheduled tag team match against Zelina Vega and her mystery ally. The WWE Women's US Champion came out and pointed towards the entrance curtain. Just then, the WWE Universe came unglued as they saw the return of the former WWE Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo This was Alexa Bliss' first appearance since the night she competed in the 2025 Women's Elimination Chamber match. The match started off at a fast pace and saw both sides going at each other. Moreover, the fans were thrilled when Bliss came into the ring and displayed her exceptional in-ring acumen. Bliss and Vega displayed an excellent team effort against Green and Niven as the match progressed. During the final moments of the showdown, Zelina Vega neutralized Piper Niven with a Meteora outside the ring. Alexa Bliss dispatched Chelsea Green inside the ring with a Sister Abigail DDT and picked up the win for her team. However, that was not the last of Bliss that the fans saw on SmackDown this week. After Charlotte Flair left the ring following the disrespect shown by fans, she was seen approaching her car to leave for the airport. Just then, Alexa Bliss walked up to her wanting to have a chat. With Alexa Bliss back on SmackDown and hinting at something to do with Charlotte Flair, it will be interesting to watch as the weeks progress. Also read: 3 John Cena WWE matches unlikely to happen during his farewell tour
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE update: Chelsea Green's new contract agreed after she re-signs with WWE
(Image via WWE) Fightful Select Chelsea Green's new contract was agreed after she re-signed with WWE Fightful Select Chelsea Green mourns her title loss 😢 Also Read In a significant development for WWE 's women's division, Chelsea Green has reportedly inked a new multi-year contract with WWE, cementing her place again in the WWE came up with a big blow after it released several backstage staff and wrestlers from its main roster. At least 15 wrestlers were let go after WWE fired many backstage employees and many fans of Chelsea Green seemed worried as Green's recent social media activity, including a cryptic "goodbye" message, led to speculation about her WWE status. According to, Green's previous deal was set to expire later this year, but she has opted to extend her tenure with Green's new contract was agreed after she re-signed a new deal with WWE. As many stars were let go from the company, among the stars who are not destined to leave WWE anytime soon, there is certainly Chelsea Green was fired by the company in 2021 due to the pandemic, but had made her return at the end of 2022 and had signed a contract that will expire this to reports from, the former tag team champion has already signed a new agreement with WWE and would be very happy to continue her experience in WWE despite the speculations of a few months Green was released by WWE back in April 2021, but returned to the company at the 2023 Royal Rumble . Since her return to WWE at the 2023 Royal Rumble, Green has made a notable impact. She captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship alongside Sonya Deville in mid-2023. Following Deville's injury, Piper Niven began teaming with Green, and the pair lost the titles to Katana Chance and Kayden Carter in December that Green did not stop here. Her momentum continued when she won the WWE Women's United States Championship by defeating Michin in the tournament final at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14, 2024. This win lasted 132 days, during which she established " The Green Regime ," a villainous stable with Piper Niven and Alba timing of Green's contract renewal is particularly noteworthy, coinciding with a series of roster changes in WWE, including the release of several female talents such as Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Cora Jade just few days Green's decision to re-sign suggests a continued investment in her character and storylines within the company.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Officials Surprised by Huge 'Friday Night SmackDown' Change
Fans weren't the only ones surprised by a major change on Friday's episode of "WWE SmackDown." The aftermath of "WrestleMania 41" continued on the blue brand, and there were a few noteworthy moments on the show. Aleister Black made his return to WWE, taking The Miz out with Black Mass. There was also a triple threat tag team TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, which garnered heavy praise from experts. Advertisement There was also one surprising moment on the show that featured a huge title change. Chelsea Green lost the WWE Women's United States Championship to Zelina Vega in an upset. It's one of the more stunning title changes under the creative watch of Paul "Triple H" Levesque, given how popular Green has become. Chelsea Green delivers a knee strike to Zelina Vega on Friday's episode of "WWE SmackDown."(via WWE) PWInsider reports that the title change even caught WWE officials off guard. It was mentioned in the report that Vega's title win was kept under wraps. Many backstage didn't know the championship would change hands until the match played out on "SmackDown." Many wonder if this title reign will be short-lived for Vega or if Green is moving up on the card. WWE recently gave Green her own faction, The Secret Hervice. WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton will be seeking new challengers, and Green would fit the bill if she's ultimately elevated on WWE programming. For now, it appears Stratton's next challenger will be Nia Jax. Advertisement It won't be long to find out which direction Green is headed in now that she is without the WWE Women's United States Championship. Green became the inaugural champion by defeating Michin on the Dec. 14, 2024 episode of "WWE Saturday Night's Main Event." Her reign lasted over 130 days. Related: Exclusive: AEW Star Bobby Lashley Reveals Goals Before Retiring, Calls MJF a 'Snake'
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Zelina Vega wins WWE Women's United States Championship for first singles title of career
Zelina Vega wins WWE Women's United States Championship for first singles title of career Show Caption Hide Caption WrestleMania 41: John Cena makes history, highlights star-studded WWE weekend John Cena makes history in his heavyweight match against Cody Rhodes, Paul Heyman was the x-factor in the triple threat match, and more surprises from WrestleMania41. A new WWE Women's United States Champion has been crowned. Zelina Vega is the new Women's United States title holder as she defeated Chelsea Green on SmackDown Friday to end the inaugural reign of the championship. The LWO member had scored non-title victories against Green in recent weeks and was given a shot to compete for the title, and she made the most of the moment in the biggest win of her wrestling career. After Green's Secret Hervice was kicked out from ringside, Green was readying for a move when Vega hit the Code Red. She got the pin to win her first WWE singles championship and was emotional as she held up the title. Green, who was the first winner of the title as she won it at Saturday Night's Main Event in December, has her reign end at 142 days. Ahead of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony during WrestleMania 41 weekend, Vega told USA TODAY Sports she hoped the Women's United States Championship was in her future after spending the majority of her career falling just short of gold. She has been with the company for nearly eight years after she was briefly let go by WWE in November 2020. Perseverance and hard work will always rise to the top… Congratulations @ZelinaVegaWWE on your first-ever WWE singles championship. — Triple H (@TripleH) April 26, 2025 A former Women's Tag Team Champion, Vega said she loved that WWE decided to introduce the mid-card championship as it benefited the stacked women's division. "It's a nice feeling when you have something else to chase, it's a nice recognition for the other women, giving them other stories that they get to mix it up with in a way that they haven't before." Vega said. "I think it's amazing."
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Live Event Results From Belfast, Northern Ireland (3/22): CM Punk vs. Gunther
WWE Live Event Results From Belfast, Northern Ireland (3/22): CM Punk vs. Gunther Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images WWE held a Road to WrestleMania live event from SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 22nd. Among other matches, CM Punk faced World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. The results, courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam, are as follows: Advertisement Rey Mysterio def. Finn Balor Charlotte Flair def. Piper Niven (with Alba Fyre) WWE Intercontinental Championship : Bron Breakker (c) def. Sheamus WWE Women's United States Championship : Chelsea Green (with Alba Fyre) (c) def. Michin WWE World Championship: Gunther (c) and CM Punk went to a double count-out. CM Punk hit Gunther with a GTS after the match. WWE World Tag Team Championship : The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) (c) def. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) Andrade def. Carmelo Hayes Braun Strowman & Jimmy Uso def. Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu Steel Cage Match for Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes def. Solo Sikoa RELATED: Sheamus Returns To The Ring For the First Time Since Royal Rumble The post WWE Live Event Results From Belfast, Northern Ireland (3/22): CM Punk vs. Gunther appeared first on Wrestlezone.
