Zelina Vega's Women's U.S. Title Win Surprises WWE Backstage

Zelina Vega captured the WWE Women’s U.S. Title on SmackDown, reportedly surprising talent backstage who didn’t expect the title change from Chelsea Green.

Zelina Vega’s Women’s U.S. Title Win Surprises WWE Backstage
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  • Zelina Vega won the Women’s United States Championship on the April 25 WWE SmackDown, defeating Chelsea Green.
  • WWE personnel backstage were reportedly surprised by the title change, unaware it was planned until the referee counted the pinfall.
  • The victory marked a career milestone for Vega, coinciding with her husband Aleister Black’s WWE return on the same show.
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Zelina Vega achieved a significant career milestone on the April 25 edition of WWE SmackDown by winning the Women’s United States Championship. Her victory over Chelsea Green to claim the title reportedly generated genuine surprise among WWE personnel viewing the match backstage.

According to PWInsider, numerous talents watching the show were legitimately unaware that a title change was planned. These backstage observers reportedly did not know Zelina Vega would win the championship until the referee finalized the pinfall count against Chelsea Green.

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The championship win marks a notable accomplishment for Zelina Vega. Her husband, Aleister Black, also made his WWE return on the same broadcast. Aleister Black attacked The Miz during his reappearance, making the episode particularly eventful for the couple.

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Attention now shifts towards Zelina Vega’s time as the Women’s United States Champion and how her reign will develop.

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