Zelina Vega captures first singles title with emotional WWE Women's U.S. Championship Win

In a heartwarming moment on WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega etched her name into history by winning her first singles title, defeating Chelsea Green to become the new WWE Women’s United States Champion. The emotional victory marked a major career milestone for the LWO star and delivered one of the most memorable highlights of the night.
After nearly eight years of dedication and ups and downs in WWE, Vega finally got her moment under the spotlight. She had come close to gold multiple times in the past, even briefly holding the Women's Tag Team Championship, but a singles title had always eluded her.
Facing Chelsea Green, who had held the Women’s United States title since its inception in December 2024, Vega rose to the occasion. Despite Green’s attempts to retain her gold and help from her Secret Service at ringside, Vega overcame the odds. A perfectly executed Code Red secured her the pinfall victory, sparking an emotional celebration as she held the title high for the first time.
In a backstage interview following her win, Vega struggled to hold back tears as she spoke about the moment she had dreamt of for years.
“I’m looking at it, and it doesn’t feel real because this was something that lived only in my dreams - and now it’s real life, and I’m holding it. It’s crazy, y’know?” Vega said in an emotional post-match statement.

The fan chants of "You deserve it" as she walked up the ramp clearly left a mark on her, with Vega admitting she wasn’t sure if the fans still believed in her journey. The victory, she emphasized, was not just for herself, but for her family, friends, and her LWO brothers and sisters who had supported her through the ups and downs.
The emotional impact of Vega’s win resonated far beyond the SmackDown arena. Fans from around the world flooded social media and the WWE’s official YouTube video celebrating her triumph with heartfelt messages. Many fans pointed out how inspiring it was to see Vega finally achieve singles success, especially given her personal story of resilience, including the loss of her father during 9/11.
Some called it one of the most deserved title wins in recent memory, while others proudly celebrated her as a Boricua champion making history on the grand stage.
With the Women’s United States Championship now around her waist, Zelina Vega enters a new chapter in her career - with a target on her back. As the second-ever Women’s U.S. Champion, her victory promises new rivalries and challenges, but for now, Vega and her fans are simply soaking in the long-awaited moment.