“Well Deserved!” WWE Universe rejoice as 34-year-old dethrones historic WWE champion on SmackDown

Top WWE star gets her moment after defeating a 34-year-old to become the new champion in the women's division on SmackDown.

“Well Deserved!” WWE Universe rejoice as 34-year-old dethrones historic WWE champion on SmackDown

Zelina Vega on SmackDown (via WrestleOps/X)

This week’s SmackDown saw Zelina Vega rise to the occasion and capture the Women’s United States Championship. While the blue brand focused on the fallout from WrestleMania, it still delivered its fair share of surprises. In a standout singles match, longtime champion Chelsea Green defended her U.S. Title against Vega—and to everyone’s surprise, the Puerto Rican star finally secured the championship.

In an emotional battle, Vega overcame the odds to seize her moment. Green’s Secret Hervice tried to play spoiler, interfering early on to stop the 34-year-old from making history. However, they were eventually banned from the ringside, giving the former LWO member a much-needed edge. Wasting no time, Vega nailed a sunset flip on The Hot Mess to score the pinfall in a truly unforgettable moment.

For a moment, even Vega seemed in disbelief, wondering if it was real or just a dream. But the thunderous pop from the WWE Universe reminded the Puerto Rican star that she had truly earned this moment. Since arriving on SmackDown, the former LWO member has chased the Women’s United States Title and has already had multiple wins over Chelsea Green, leading up to this huge victory.

Furthermore, the 34-year-old star has been on an emotional journey in WWE, facing setbacks throughout her career. One of her most heartbreaking losses came in front of her hometown crowd at Backlash 2023, where she fell short against Rhea Ripley. That moment lit a fire in Vega, setting her on a path of self-discovery and determination—one that’s now made her one of the most beloved babyfaces in the company today.

WWE Universe happy to see Zelina Vega becoming the new Women’s United States Champion on SmackDown

The WWE Universe is thrilled to see Zelina Vega rise to the top of the SmackDown women’s division. Fans have showered La Muneca with love and praise, celebrating her hard-fought journey to finally becoming a champion in WWE. Many are calling it a long-overdue and well-deserved title win.

Zelina Vega on SmackDown
Zelina Vega on SmackDown (via WWE)

Moreover, some fans are even excited to see more TV appearances of the former LWO member now that she has become a champion in the company. From the wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:

Additionally, fans on X are demanding more respect for Vega, now the proud holder of the prestigious Women’s United States Championship. Many believe she remains a true workhorse in WWE, and this title win will only fuel her drive to keep entertaining fans around the world. At the same time, some fans also gave props to Chelsea Green, praising her for dropping the title in the best way possible.

Triple H reacts to Zelina Vega’s title win on SmackDown

Triple H has always been a strong advocate for rising talent, and ever since taking over WWE creative, he’s made it a priority to give underrated stars the spotlight they deserve. Zelina Vega is a prime example of someone who has flourished under his leadership. After her big win on SmackDown, Triple H took to social media to share his congratulations and best wishes for the 34-year-old star.

Triple H and Zelina Vega
Triple H and Zelina Vega (via @TripleH/X)

Taking to X, Hunter shared a photo with Vega proudly holding the Women’s United States Championship. In his post, he praised La Muneca’s journey as one of perseverance and hard work, saying her rise to the top was well-earned.

Perseverance and hard work will always rise to the top… Congratulations @ZelinaVegaWWE
on your first-ever WWE singles championship.

Triple H via X

He congratulated her for taking charge of the mid-card division on SmackDown, declaring she’s now ready to lead the way. With that said, it is going to be interesting to see where the story unfolds for Vega from here on in WWE as the champion.

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