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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zelina Vega captures first singles title with emotional WWE Women's U.S. Championship Win
Image via WWE In a heartwarming moment on WWE SmackDown , Zelina Vega etched her name into history by winning her first singles title , defeating Chelsea Green to become the new WWE Women's United States Champion. The emotional victory marked a major career milestone for the LWO star and delivered one of the most memorable highlights of the night. After nearly eight years of dedication and ups and downs in WWE, Vega finally got her moment under the spotlight. She had come close to gold multiple times in the past, even briefly holding the Women's Tag Team Championship, but a singles title had always eluded her. Facing Chelsea Green, who had held the Women's United States title since its inception in December 2024, Vega rose to the occasion. Despite Green's attempts to retain her gold and help from her Secret Service at ringside, Vega overcame the odds. A perfectly executed Code Red secured her the pinfall victory, sparking an emotional celebration as she held the title high for the first time. Zelina Vega opens up on her title win In a backstage interview following her win, Vega struggled to hold back tears as she spoke about the moment she had dreamt of for years. 'I'm looking at it, and it doesn't feel real because this was something that lived only in my dreams - and now it's real life, and I'm holding it. It's crazy, y'know?' Vega said in an emotional post-match statement. Zelina Vega emotionally celebrates U.S. Women's Title win: SmackDown exclusive, April 25, 2025 The fan chants of "You deserve it" as she walked up the ramp clearly left a mark on her, with Vega admitting she wasn't sure if the fans still believed in her journey. The victory, she emphasized, was not just for herself, but for her family, friends, and her LWO brothers and sisters who had supported her through the ups and downs. The emotional impact of Vega's win resonated far beyond the SmackDown arena. Fans from around the world flooded social media and the WWE's official YouTube video celebrating her triumph with heartfelt messages. Many fans pointed out how inspiring it was to see Vega finally achieve singles success, especially given her personal story of resilience, including the loss of her father during 9/11. Some called it one of the most deserved title wins in recent memory, while others proudly celebrated her as a Boricua champion making history on the grand stage. With the Women's United States Championship now around her waist, Zelina Vega enters a new chapter in her career - with a target on her back. As the second-ever Women's U.S. Champion, her victory promises new rivalries and challenges, but for now, Vega and her fans are simply soaking in the long-awaited moment.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zelina Vega wins WWE Women's United States Championship for first singles title of career
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. SHE DID IT!!@ZelinaVegaWWE has defeated @ImChelseaGreen and is the new Women's United States Champ! 👏👏#SmackDown — WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2025 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." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zelina Vega wins WWE Women's United States Championship on SmackDown
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."
