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Zelina Vega Captures WWE Women’s United States Championship in Career-Defining Victory

Vega defeated inaugural champion Chelsea Green on SmackDown to claim her first singles title after overcoming interference from Green's allies.

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Overview

  • Zelina Vega became the new WWE Women’s United States Champion on the April 25, 2025 episode of SmackDown, marking her first singles title win in WWE.
  • She ended Chelsea Green’s 142-day reign as the inaugural champion, which began in December 2024 after a tournament victory.
  • The match saw interference from Green’s allies, Piper Niven and Alba Fyre, who were ejected by the referee before Vega secured the victory.
  • Vega executed her signature move, the Code Red, to pin Green and claim the championship in a decisive moment.
  • The Women’s United States Championship was introduced to elevate the division, and Vega praised its significance in providing new opportunities for female talent.