Zelina Vega Discusses WWE Release, ‘I Try To Look At The Positives’

For the second time in her career, Zelina Vega was released by WWE in April. Her husband, Aleister Black was also released on that day.

Vega was previously released in 2020, but returned to the company eight months later.

Speaking to Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture, Zelina opened up about her release.

“I still had a wonderful career with WWE. Regardless of anything when it comes to that, obviously I was released prior as well; I still had almost a ten-year career there. The way I look at it is, yes, my husband and I were released but I was able to meet my husband and make him my husband because of WWE. I had that moment in Puerto Rico at Backlash because of WWE. I really try to spin things into a positive, regardless. It’s really hard because I’m such a big advocate for mental health that not everything is going to be sunshine and rainbows. Not every day is going to be a happy one. I’ve dealt with the ups and downs of it. I remember when I saw my phone vibrating, I was like, ‘Oh, shit.’ You don’t expect it, and then it hits; you’re like, ‘Alright.’ Either you go into panic mode or survival mode. I have much more a survival mode mentality, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with a hard time. I really try to hold on to the positive. I have such an amazing fucking fanbase because of WWE and TNA, I can’t disregard that either, and STARDOM, I’ve had a lot of people who stuck with me along the way, and it’s incredible. Without the Paige movie, I don’t even know you’d be looking at a person named Zelina Vega. There are so many people I have to thank along the way. I try really to hold onto the positive part,” she said.

Zelina has already revealed that she will now be going by Xelina on the independent scene. Fans can continue to support her on Twitch.

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