WWE Backlash’s crowd was the main highlight of the show as they cheered their hearts out. One such moment came when the crowd cheered for LWO’s Zelina Vega after her loss.
Zelina Vega had a tough battle against Rhea Ripley during WWE’s premium live event Backlash earlier today. The event took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the crowd was a firm reason for the success of the event. The Puerto Rican crowd is one of the most enthusiastic wrestling crowds in the world. The cheers filled the whole stadium with energy and emotions.
Zelina Vega looked to claim the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Rhea Ripley during the show. The crowd was with Vega during the whole match, cheering for her and hyping up the former Queen.
Vega was seen in tears during the announcements as she got a hostile reception from the crowd.
Vega delivered an emotional and heartfelt performance that left fans and fellow wrestlers touched and moved. Known for her charismatic presence and fierce in-ring skills, Vega showed a different side of herself that night, allowing her emotions to come to the forefront.
Vega stepped into the ring with a fire in her eyes, ready to give her all. The crowd erupted with cheers and chants, showing their support for the talented competitor.
Vega dedicated the match to her late father, who passed away during the attacks of 9/11. Receiving such an ovation from the crowd, Vega teared up. Unfortunately, Zelina had to suffer a massive loss but delivered a solid performance receiving an ovation from the fans.
Vega got very emotional and even after the match, she was seen in tears after her loss. The crowd supported her with a round of applause and a standing ovation to pump her up. Vega shared a tweet after the match revealing she is still crying and unable to process the amount of joy she experienced from the fans.
FUTURE OF ZELINA VEGA AFTER BACKLASH AND WWE DRAFT
The draft serves as a catalyst for change and can often lead to new storylines and fresh directions for Superstars. The same is the case for Zelina Vega. Since aligning herself with the LWO, she has been a fan favorite. She was drafted to SmackDown during the recent draft along with the LWO. Their rival faction, Judgement Day ended up on RAW during the draft.
Zelina might have another championship opportunity in the future as she has momentum with her. Apart from championships, she might get involved in faction rivalries with The O.C. on Friday nights.
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