Zelina Vega’s WWE Women’s U.S. Title Win Was Kept Secret From Talent – Zelina Vega’s victory over Chelsea Green to become the WWE Women’s United States Champion on last Friday’s SmackDown came as a legitimate surprise to many within the company.
According to a report from PWInsider, the title change was kept highly confidential prior to the match, catching much of the talent and staff backstage off guard. The report indicates that WWE officials intentionally kept the decision under wraps, and most wrestlers watching from behind the curtain were unaware of the planned switch until the referee counted the decisive three.
The moment marked a significant milestone in Vega’s career, as she captured her first-ever singles championship in WWE. It also brought an end to Chelsea Green’s inaugural reign as the Women’s U.S. Champion.
Green had been positioned as a strong midcard heel in recent months, bringing charisma and antics to her title defenses. Her defeat to Vega, however, was not foreshadowed publicly or internally, adding to the authenticity of the surprise moment. Vega, a long-tenured WWE performer and former Queen of the Ring winner, has often been praised for her resilience and character work. Her win is now being seen as a fresh and unexpected twist in the ongoing women’s division storylines on SmackDown.
While there’s no official word yet on how long Vega’s title reign is expected to last or who she might face next, her victory has already sparked renewed interest in the Women’s U.S. Title picture. Fans online reacted strongly to the outcome, praising WWE for pulling off a rare genuine surprise.
Zelina Vega’s WWE Women’s U.S. Title Win Was Kept Secret From Talent
