Zelina Vega is the new WWE United States Championand shes using that gold for something deeply personal.
During a heartfelt conversation with Josiah Williams, Vega opened up about finally fulfilling a promise she made years ago: honoring her late father with championship gold.
After her emotional win, Vega didnt waste any time. She took the title straight to her fathers memorial, marking a powerful full-circle moment in her wrestling journey.
Finally getting to put singles gold on my dads name at the memorial. So, Im very, very excited to finally do that, Vega said during the interview.
Holding the championship in her hands made everything feel real. Its kind of mind-blowing, honestly, to see this right now. Like, to actually have it here physically because Ive said it, that I wanted to do it for so long.
She explained why she doesnt visit the memorial oftenbecause being there brings back everything at once. In a way, I came here like really happy, you know, but then I also likeit kind of makes it real. Thats why I kind of dont come here that much but if this is the closest that I can get to him and doing this, then Im happy to do it.
In a touching FaceTime with her mother, the moment hit even harder. Her mom told her, You have made my day. Well, my life.
For Vega, winning the title wasnt just about career successit was about legacy, family, and honoring the memory of a father who meant everything to her.
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