Zelina Vega opens up after capturing the WWE Women’s United States Championship for the first time
Summary
– Zelina Vega calls winning the Women’s U.S. Title a dream come true
– Vega dedicates the victory to her family, LWO, and her mentors
– Shares an inspiring message for those facing struggles: never give up
After a hard-fought battle on SmackDown, Zelina Vega stood backstage clutching the Women’s United States Championship, barely able to find the words to express her emotions. Overwhelmed, Vega called the moment surreal, admitting it felt like something out of her dreams — and now it was reality.
“This was something that lived in my dreams, and now it’s real life,” she said, her voice shaking. “I’m in the history books as only the second Women’s United States Champion. That’s absolutely insane to me.”
Vega talked about the deeper meaning of her win, dedicating it to her mother, stepfather, brothers, grandmother, and the entire LWO family. She referenced the title’s lineage, mentioning legends like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero, saying it made the moment even more special to be part of that history.
When asked if she ever thought the day would come, Vega admitted she sometimes doubted it. Hearing the “You deserve it” chants from the fans as she held the championship shocked her. “I felt like maybe the fans had given up on me,” she reflected, “but this feels like a win for all of us.”
Offering advice to anyone grinding through setbacks and frustrations, Vega said passionately, “Never give up on yourself. If Zelina Vega can stand here as United States Champion, so can you. I’ve been told every reason why I shouldn’t be — too small, too fat, too skinny, not pretty enough — but I finally am.”
