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WWE ANNOUNCES BOLD REBRANDING MOVE FOR ZELINA VEGA’S PERSONA

WWE star Zelina Vega has undergone a name change on the official roster, now listed as just "Zelina." The change coincides with her recent heel turn, realigning with her husband, Aleister Black, as his manager.

WWE announces bold rebranding move for Zelina Vega’s persona
Zelina Vega Undergoes WWE Name Change - COURTESY/PHOTO

There may have been a minor name change for one of the main WWE characters on "Friday Night SmackDown." When visiting Zelina Vega's roster page on the official WWE website, fans have spotted a change. She no longer goes by her last name, and it appears that she will now only be called Zelina.

Zelina's presentation has undergone additional changes. She lately changed her ways and sided with Aleister Black, her real-life spouse. This is the first time Zelina has been utilised as a manager since she left Andrade as a manager, and she has been a singles competitor ever since.

Zelina's Second Run in WWE


Fans may have forgotten that Zelina's initial stint with WWE ended in 2020 when she was released. The following year, she rejoined the group and became a successful solo performer. In 2021, she became the "Queen of the Ring," earning her first significant honour in the WWE.

Zelina and Carmella won the company's first title shortly after. The two defeated Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

Zelina's challenge against Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship in Puerto Rico was one of the most significant events in her professional wrestling career. Despite her failure, Zelina was overtaken with emotion as her Puerto Rican admirers cheered her on.

The April 25 episode of "WWE SmackDown" marked the conclusion of Zelina's run to her maiden singles WWE title victory. She became the WWE Women's United States Champion by pinning Chelsea Green. Zelina held the gold for two months before losing it to Giulia the day before the "Night of Champions."

Zelina made the previously mentioned heel turn on the October 10 episode of "Friday Night SmackDown." In a last man standing match, she helped Black defeat Damian Priest. Black was able to throw a flame into Priest's eyes because of Zelina's intervention.

THE REAL REASON WWE REMOVED MICK FOLEY FROM SUPERCARD FOLLOWING DONALD TRUMP CONTROVERSY

Fallout begins as Mick Foley refuses a new WWE Legends deal. Find out how this impacts Foley's future in WWE 2K26 and beyond.

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Mick Foley Gone

Looks like Mick Foley and WWE are already splitting up.

Earlier this week, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley said he's leaving the company when his Legends contract is up next year because of WWE's relationship with President Donald Trump. And it seems WWE is already taking steps to cut ties with Foley.

This week’s WarGames event in WWE Supercard was supposed to have a Mick Foley card as “Saint Mick.” This has been a Christmas thing for years in Supercard, and it would’ve been Foley’s fifth time in the game as “Saint Mick.”

But just hours after the event went live, it was pulled without warning. Later, game developer Catdaddy talked about why Foley was removed from the game’s Discord, saying:

“Hey everyone, it’s uncertain what will happen, but it seems we won’t be able to use Mick Foley, sadly. We really liked that card. We're working on another fun one to take its place.”

The replacement? An Austin Theory card showing off his new look from RAW. Thanks, I guess?

Because Foley was removed from WWE Supercard this week, it makes you wonder if he'll be in WWE 2K26. If Foley doesn't have a big part in the next game's story, he could easily be removed, like when WWE had 2K remove Mandy Rose in WWE 2K23 after she was let go by the company in December 2022.

What did Mick Foley say?

On Tuesday morning, Foley went to social media to say he is leaving WWE because of their association with Donald Trump, saying:

“LEAVING WWE. I’ve been worried about WWE’s closeness with Donald Trump for months now—especially with his administration's cruel treatment of immigrants (and anyone who “looks like an immigrant”). But reading the president’s incredibly cruel comments after Rob Reiner’s death is the last straw.

“I don't want to be with a company that supports someone so heartless as he pushes our country to tyranny. Last night, I told @WWE talent relations that I won’t be appearing for the company while this guy is still in office. Plus, I won’t be signing a new Legends deal when this one ends in June. I love WWE and will always like my time there, and I appreciate all the chances they gave me. But, like Popeye the sailor said, “I stand all I can stand, and I can’t stand more.”

PAT MCAFEE APOLOGIZES TO JOHN CENA: DID GUNTHER’S SLEEPER HOLD FORCE EARLY WWE RETIREMENT

Pat McAfee feels responsible for John Cena’s career-ending loss to Gunther. Discover why the WWE announcer is saying sorry.

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Commentator: Sorry for John Cena’s Loss to Gunther

So, Pat McAfee feels bad because he didn't warn John Cena about Gunther's sleeper hold, which might have ended Cena's career in his last WWE match.

Cena's final match was against Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and he lost after tapping out to Gunther’s really strong sleeper hold. McAfee later took responsibility for not warning Cena.

On his show, The Pat McAfee Show, the WWE commentator said sorry for not giving Cena a heads-up. He said that he went down the same way and should have texted John earlier: “I should have told him that this is what GUNTHER’s going to try to do. This happened to me.

“I should have told John: he’s going to try the sleeper hold. And when he wraps those big Austrian legs around you like a snake, it’s hard to get out.”

He felt like he missed a chance since he knew how dangerous Gunther’s hold is. “I should have given him a heads up, though, when he was here. I feel like it was a missed chance.”

He also states, “That was my text to Cena right after the finale: I’m sorry, I should have told you ahead what he was going to do.' I guess Cena watched a film, since he's always ready. But his loss made people upset.”

McAfee shared that he also texted NBA star Tyrese Haliburton during the match. “I texted him a few times because he was sitting right behind Michael Cole in the front row. He gave a couple of hashtags to himself in the group text, which I liked. He was there, and that’s not what he expected.

Fans might also remember that McAfee and Gunther don’t get along too well. After WrestleMania 41, when he lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso, Gunther attacked both McAfee and Michael Cole on WWE RAW.

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