Zelina Vega and Aleister Black couldn’t have scripted a better reunion. Black’s comeback in WWE was a significant milestone for them both after four years apart due to their professional commitments.

Vega arrived at Dickies Arena, Texas, with one goal: to support her husband’s WWE return, unaware that she too was about to have a landmark evening. Just a few hours before stepping into the ring, she was informed of her unexpected victory, clinching the women’s United States championship—her first singles title in 15 years.

“I guess I was more in shock,” Vega remarked, revealing her excitement and dreams of winning the title while wearing her anime-inspired gear from My Hero Academia.

“SHE DID IT!! @ZelinaVegaWWE has defeated @ImChelseaGreen and is the new Women’s United States Champ! 👏👏 #SmackDown” — WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2025

Accompanied by Black, the high-pressure nature of WWE felt lighter for Vega. She expressed feeling a rare peace heading into the match: “That ease I hadn’t felt in a long time.”

The moment Vega won became even more real once the bell tolled, immediately transforming her shock into pure elation.

“I was in a dream state,” she said, celebrating backstage with Black, who had just made his long-awaited return.

Black’s comeback coinciding with her title victory was a fortuitous twist, allowing them to share in this historic milestone together.

“Winning the women’s U.S. championship was always on my radar, and now I need to show what kind of champion I can be,” said Vega, determined to take her title globally, defending against formidable challengers across WWE’s various platforms.

With aspirations to etch her legacy, Vega exclaimed: “Years down the line, you still want people to say, ‘Man, that match was really great.’”