Zelina Vega joined her husband, Aleister Black, on-screen for his feud with Damian Priest on an version of SmackDown in September. Since then, she has been instrumental within the rivalry by sending messages on Black’s behalf and guaranteeing Priest loses in his different matches.
Nonetheless, a few weeks in the past, Vega’s plans failed when her intimidation tactic at Damian Priest resulted in his reunion together with his Terror Twin – Rhea Ripley. A combined tag workforce match was made official for SmackDown this week.
NEXT WEEK
THE TERROR TWINS vs. ALEISTER BLACK & ZELINA
Appears to be like such as you messed with the flawed particular person, Aleister Black… 👀 pic.twitter.com/bmhE62xHnf
— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2025
Zelina Vega Reveals Her Uncle Handed Away, Pens Coronary heart-Melting Message
Not too long ago, Zelina Vega shared that her Uncle, Michael Padilla, handed away. She penned a private message citing his affect in her life and the way he was at all times there for the necessary moments.
Zelina Vega tragically misplaced her father within the 9/11 assaults of 2001. She has typically shared throwback moments along with her father and immensely referenced him after WWE landmark wins and moments.
Vega wrote an in depth publish reflecting on the fantastic reminiscences along with her uncle:
“It is a publish I by no means thought I’d should make.. it nonetheless doesn’t really feel actual. How do I say goodbye to my Michael Michael? How do I mix the best phrases to explain how extremely wonderful he was? I can’t. l’ve tried to maintain a cheerful face on for everybody and the obligations I’ve.. however l’m heartbroken. He was like a second father to me and I can’t consider we went from celebrating our birthday collectively final yr to the place we’re as we speak. I went through shedding my dad in 2001 to having the very best nervousness realizing that I’ll should say goodbye to you on the funeral on Sunday. I simply really feel so misplaced and with out which means.
I’m so grateful that l had the BEST uncle a lady may ever hope for. You had been there for me in instances the place nobody else was nor would have understood. You supported my desires and my god was I so excited to FaceTime you once I received the US championship. You cried and had been so completely satisfied for me, you took photos with the title belt and wrote about my match in PR at Backlash in your journal with delight.
I’ll by no means recover from how insanely cool you at all times had been, from sleepovers, to bowling to Yankee video games, to watching wrestling with me, to placing me on to STP, Elvis, Pearl Jam, Disturbed and so on, to singing Plush with you each probability I may.. you had been so beloved and deserved a lot extra.
After I hear “MAH ADIDAS” I’ll at all times consider you. I like the truth that I used to be the one who gave you that identify Michael Michael (bc I couldn’t say uncle once I was little) and it caught. I’ll without end cherish that candy 15 video of you telling me that I used to be greater than your niece, I’m your daughter. I knew that to be true from the start. I felt linked to you at all times.
The identical day you handed, later that night time we saved this cute child boy kitten off the freeway, solely 6 weeks outdated, tremendous candy, cool and enjoyable, identical to you.. so we gave him the center identify of Michael.
I’m glad I received to sing Plush with you another time, hug and kiss you and let you know I like you. Identical to within the room, I didn’t wish to go away, nor did I understand how to finish it.. so I’ll simply say this.. I want I may have you ever without end. I like you, my Miko Miko. Relaxation In Paradise with Papa, Joey, my Dad, Eric and grandma.”
We at ITR Wrestling provide condolences to Zelina Vega and her household throughout this powerful time.
