Zelina Vega, a member of LWO, had a high-profile match at WWE Backlash against Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Despite ultimately losing the match, Vega delivered an emotional and impressive performance.
Vega’s heartfelt message to fans
Following the match, Vega took to Twitter to express her gratitude and emotions regarding the biggest match of her career. She wrote, “Thank you you’ll never know what tonight meant to me. I love you all so much. Still crying.” Vega’s family, including her Puerto Rican descent, were present to show their support.
Ricardo Rodriguez gets emotional too
Vega wasn’t the only one getting emotional during the match. Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez also took to Twitter to reveal that he shed a tear for Vega during the event. He wrote, “Years ago, we did WWE Tv in Mexico City, and I can not begin to tell you how much that meant to me. To be representing our people. It may not mean a lot to many. But I legit shed a tear seeing @ZelinaVegaWWE as she stood within hers. I felt that moment.”
Vega’s potential career elevation
Although Vega lost the match to Ripley, her experience in such a high-profile match should help elevate her career to the next level. The emotional and impressive showing is likely to be remembered by WWE fans and contribute to her future success.
