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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE champion's reign ends after 63-days on SmackDown before Night of Champions 2025
WWE Night of Champions is only a day away from emanating from the Kingdom Arena in the rich city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE built much hype for the Premium Live Event in the same venue by presenting the June 27th edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It featured three top title matches on the card. While two titles managed to stay with their respective titleholders, a major championship changed hands following a highly spectacular showdown that captivated the Riyadh audience. Which WWE Championship changed hands on SmackDown before Night of Champions 2025 Premium Live Event? On the June 27th edition of WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega was scheduled to defend her WWE Women's United States Championship against Giulia. The international sensation had been having multiple encounters with Vega over the last few weeks since she was called up from WWE NXT. After Vega defeated Pipe Niven in a match with Giulia's help, she immediately turned on her and held the star-spangled prize high. This clearly hinted at her intentions, and the match was made official for SmackDown taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The duo clashed in an epic encounter that was a thrilling sight to witness. The Beautiful Madness unleashed her fury on the defending champion, who fought through it valiantly. From stunning drops to power-packed moves, Vega and Giulia stole the show. Towards the final moments of the title match, Giulia clearly had the upper hand, launching a pair of knee strikes. She put a conclusion to the bout by delivering a Northern Lights Bomb on Zelina Vega and pinned her shoulders to the mat for the three count. With that win, Giulia became the new WWE Women's United States Champion, marking her first singles title on the main roster. It was a sight of similar success being replicated by Giulia that she did when she arrived in NXT last year. While Zelina Vega did her best, her effort ultimately fell short at the hands of The Beautiful Madness. With Giulia winning her first major championship in WWE, it will be interesting to see her title reign on Friday Night SmackDown. Also read:
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Zelina Vega Reveals When She Found Out She Was Winning WWE Women's US Title
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Women's United States Champion Zelina Vega has revealed she had little notice before her title victory. She was informed of the decision just before the show. In an exclusive interview with WrestleStar, Vega confirmed the title change was a last-minute decision. She was told about one or two hours before the show began. Zelina Vega On The Victory Vega explained that it was a very busy day for her personally. Her main focus was on the return of her husband, Malakai Black, which took place on the same night. "Probably about an hour or so, maybe two, before the show started," Vega said. "So it was pretty close." She said the reality of the win did not set in until right before broadcast. Her focus was split between her match and her husband's return. "I think that because I was so focused on my husband's return... it didn't actually come to, 'oh yeah, by the way, you're winning' until, like, maybe an hour or two before the show started," she stated. Zelina Vega attends the North American Premiere of Crunchyroll's "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Zelina Vega attends the North American Premiere of Crunchyroll's "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Zelina Vega's Career-Defining Singles Championship Vega won the championship on the April 25, 2025, episode of SmackDown. She defeated the inaugural champion, Chelsea Green, to capture the title. This marked her first-ever singles championship win in WWE. It was a career-defining moment for the former Queen's Crown tournament winner. Before her singles success, Vega first made a name for herself as a manager for Andrade. She also held the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Carmella. While she did not win a tournament to become the inaugural Women's United States Champion, she achieved a career-defining moment on the April 25, 2025, episode of SmackDown. On that night, she defeated the first-ever champion, Chelsea Green, to capture the title. This marked her first singles championship win in WWE. As the reigning champion, she continues to be a prominent star on the SmackDown brand, most recently entering a feud with the debuting Giulia. Before she was Zelina Vega, she competed in TNA from 2011 to 2013 under the name Rosita. She debuted as the storyline cousin of fellow wrestler Sarita, and the two immediately formed a successful heel tag team. Their biggest accomplishment came when they defeated Angelina Love and Winter to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship. Later in their run, she and Sarita joined the Mexican-American faction led by Hernandez. While she gained valuable experience, her TNA tenure primarily featured her in this tag team role, a starting point for the prominent managerial and singles career she would later forge in WWE. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Give me all the titles' - Zelina Vega hints at TNA comeback
Zelina Vega is one of the most confident and stylish stars in today. But long before she became the WWE Women's U.S. Champion, she was a rising name in TNA Wrestling. Known back then as Rosita, she once held the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, with WWE and TNA officially working together, Vega is thinking about how her journey started and where it might go next. In a recent interview, she shared her thoughts about possibly returning to TNA and what it means to her personally. With this new partnership opening fresh doors, fans could see her holding titles in both promotions very soon. Is Zelina Vega returning to TNA as WWE-TNA crossover heats up? Earlier this year, WWE and TNA signed a deal that allows talent to appear across both brands. So far, most of the crossover has happened on NXT, where Trick Williams is the current TNA World Champion. However, as the partnership grows, more stars like may be involved. Speaking on the Lightweights podcast, Vega shared her excitement about a possible TNA return. 'That'd be super dope for sure, especially because I was one of the people that — again, people forget, but I started in TNA.' Looking back at her early days as Rosita, she said it feels strange but special. WWE INTERVIEW ZELINA VEGA U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPION! Zelina on Aleister Black, Rhea Ripley, Queen Zelina 'TNA will always be a part of my story. I do look at Rosita though and go, 'Who is that person?' I feel like I don't know her. She's so far removed from who I am now, she was a baby.' Vega also reacted to the idea of winning titles in both companies. 'I didn't think about that. I think that'd be super dope for sure… Give me all the titles. I'll take everything, let's do this.' She explained how the TNA partnership creates new chances that never existed before. 'It's nice to know that there's opportunities, for that to even be a possibility. Same with [the Women's US title]. It was never an option. So it was like, well, yeah. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Let's do all of it.' Zelina Vega prepares for high-stakes SmackDown showdown Before she thinks about a TNA comeback, Vega has a tough challenge ahead. On June 27, during WWE SmackDown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, she will defend her U.S. Title against , a former NXT Women's Champion. The match comes just one night before Night of Champions. Zelina Vega becomes the NEW Women's United States Champion: SmackDown highlights, April 25, 2025 Zelina Vega's journey from Rosita to champion has come full circle. With her past fueling her present, and new chances opening up, she's ready to take on whatever comes next. Whether it's WWE, TNA, or both, Vega is aiming high, and fans are here for it. Also Read:
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zelina Vega Debunks Rumor That She Has Heat With This AEW Star
Zelina Vega is clearing the air over the belief that she has heat with a top star in AEW. WWE Women's United States Champion Zelina Vega was a recent guest on Ring The Belle. When asked about the rumors that she has heat with TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, Vega said that the two never had any beef. Advertisement 'So when it comes to me and Mercedes, we never had any beef,' Zelina Vega said. 'That's what's so funny. Back in the day, I had done an interview, which I remember talking to Naomi about this a long, long time ago. I was like, it'd be really cool to get, cause I had known her prior for a while. 'So it was like, to get into, like, a thing with her. Like, hopefully we can get into something and WWE. Like, my brain was, I need to get to WWE any way possible. She's one of the top girls. I want to get in the ring with her she's dope, I want to do this. She was cool with it. People use that clip as, like, oh, my God, they've had beef for forever, blah, blah, blah, and I'm like, I love that I convinced you all of that. I love that for me. 'But no none of us have ever had any beef. It's so funny to me that I'm the common denominator between all of the beef, apparently. I'm just like, well. She trains with my cousin. Like, what? They're trying to find any little thing. Like, if I genuinely hated somebody, do you think I'd be cool with that?' [H/T: Fightful] READ MORE: Zelina Vega Reveals Who She'd Like To Defend Her Title Against At WWE SummerSlam Advertisement What do you make of Zelina Vega's overall comments? Did you ever believe that there was true heat between these two women? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Zelina Vega Debunks Rumor That She Has Heat With This AEW Star appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chelsea Green Reacts To Broken Nose At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
It was a rough night for Chelsea Green at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Last night, Chelea Green attempted to regain the Women's United States Championship from Zelina Vega. However, Green left with a loss and a broken nose instead. Advertisement In the closing moments of last night's match, Vega hit Green with a 619, which ended up breaking Green's nose and causing it to bleed. You can see the aftermath in the embedded post below: Green's broken nose was confirmed by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select). However, it's currently unknown if she'll miss any time. After the match, Chelsea Green took to social media to express her displeasure over these recent events, tweeting: WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus took to social media to offer Green some assistance after last night's mishap, tweeting out: 'I have a face mask that you can borrow,' Trish Stratus said in a post. Advertisement READ MORE: Chelsea Green Is Once Again Compared To This WWE Superstar, Matt Cardona Responds What do you make of Chelsea Green's comments? Did you realize she broke her nose during her match last night? Are you disappointed she didn't regain her title at Saturday Night's Main Event? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Chelsea Green Reacts To Broken Nose At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event appeared first on Wrestlezone.
