Shock victory came with last-minute notice and emotional return of Aleister Black
Summary
– Zelina Vega didn’t know about her title win until three hours before SmackDown
– She defeated Chelsea Green on April 25 to win the Women’s U.S. Championship
– Vega hopes to defend the title across WWE brands and AAA
Zelina Vega’s Women’s United States Championship victory on the April 25 episode of WWE SmackDown caught fans by surprise — and as it turns out, it shocked her too. In a recent interview with Ten Count Media, Vega revealed she wasn’t told she’d win the title until hours before the show began.
“I actually didn’t know until maybe three hours before the show started,” she shared. “So yeah, I had no idea.”
Vega’s win over Chelsea Green marked a major milestone in her WWE journey. The backstage reaction was reportedly very positive, with many thrilled to see her get a long-awaited title run. The night was made even more emotional by the return of her husband, Aleister Black, adding a personal touch to her victory.
Now holding the gold, Vega aims to make the most of her reign. She’s expressed interest in defending the title outside of SmackDown — including in AAA and NXT — signaling that she wants to be a fighting champion across multiple promotions.
As her reign begins, all eyes are on how WWE will book her moving forward and whether she’ll get the international spotlight she’s pushing for.
