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{{short description|American professional wrestler (born 1990)}}
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|caption = Vega in April 2018
|caption = Vega in 2018
|birthname = Thea Megan Trinidad
|birthname = Thea Megan Trinidad
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|birth_place = [[Queens]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States
|birth_place = [[Queens]], [[New York City]], U.S.
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|family = [[Amazing Red]] (cousin)
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|residence = [[Tampa, Florida]], United States
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|billed = [[Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/zelina-vega|title=Zelina Vega|access-date=November 19, 2017|work=[[WWE]]}}</ref><br/>[[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico<ref name=TNAKnockout-FWE/>
|trainer = Javi-Air<br />Azrieal<br />[[T.J. Perkins]]<br/>[[Arturo Beristain]]<br />[[Tony Salazar]]<br>[[WWE Performance Center]]
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'''Thea Megan Trinidad''' (born December 27, 1990) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], [[Manager (professional wrestling)|professional wrestling manager]] and actress currently signed to [[WWE]], where she performs on the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''Zelina Vega'''.
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'''Thea Megan Trinidad Büdgen'''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Beltrán|first1=William|url=https://superluchas.com/zelina-vega-despedida-wwe/|title=ÚLTIMA HORA: Zelina Vega es despedida de WWE|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=November 14, 2020}}</ref> (born December 27, 1990) is an American [[professional wrestler]]. She is signed to [[WWE]], where she performs on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''Zelina Vega''' and is a member of the [[Latino World Order]]. She is a former [[WWE Women's Tag Team Champion]], and the inaugural winner of the [[Queen's Crown tournament]] (2021).

Trinidad is also known for her time in [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] as '''Rosita''', where she was a one-time [[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion]] with [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]], and for various [[independent promotion]]s under her real name. She debuted on WWE's [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand in 2017 under the ring name '''Zelina Vega''', where she predominantly served as the [[manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] of [[Andrade "Cien" Almas]]. WWE released Trinidad in November 2020, but re-signed her less than six months later.<ref name=TheSportsRush>{{cite web|title=WWE reportedly apologized to Zelina Vega before rehiring her|website=TheSportsRush.com|date=July 4, 2021 |url=https://thesportsrush.com/wwe-news-wwe-reportedly-apologized-to-zelina-vega-before-rehiring-her/|access-date=January 2, 2023}}</ref> Trinidad's ring name was temporarily changed to '''Queen Zelina''' after her [[Queen's Crown tournament]] win.


Trinidad portrayed fellow professional wrestler [[AJ Lee]] in the 2019 biographical film ''[[Fighting with My Family]]''.
She previously worked in [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) as '''Rosita''', and for various [[Independent circuit|independent promotions]] under her real name. In TNA, she was a one-time [[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship|Knockouts Tag Team Champion]] with [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Thea Megan Trinidad was born on December 27, 1990, in [[Queens, New York]].<ref name=Official>{{cite web|title=Thea Trinidad Biography|website=TheaTrinidad.com|url=http://www.theatrinidad.com/thea_trinidad.html|accessdate=August 3, 2012}}</ref> She is of [[Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] descent.<ref name="Official"/> She grew up watching [[professional wrestling]] with her father Michael and younger brother Timothy.<ref name=Official/> Her parents divorced when she and her brother were still young, while still remaining friends. She also practiced swimming and baseball.<ref name=Official/> When Trinidad was ten years old, her father was killed in the [[September 11 attacks]]; he had worked as a telecom analyst for the firm Cantor Fitzgerald at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]].<ref name=Official/> He was on the 103rd floor of the [[List of tenants in One World Trade Center|North Tower]] when it collapsed. Trinidad's mother, Monique Ferrer, approached [[StoryCorps]] with the story of how she and her husband had met and what she experienced on the day of the attacks with his death, which StoryCorps used to create a short cartoon titled ''Always a Family'', as a way of honoring his memory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8HHfJe828|title=Always a Family|first=|last=StoryCorps|date=September 5, 2011|publisher=|accessdate=July 14, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref>
Zelina Vega was born as Thea Megan Trinidad in the [[Queens]] borough of [[New York City]] on December 27, 1990, and is of [[Afro-Latin Americans|Afro-Latin]] [[Nuyorican|Puerto Rican descent]].<ref name=Official>{{cite web|title=Thea Trinidad Biography|website=TheaTrinidad.com|url=http://www.theatrinidad.com/thea_trinidad.html|access-date=August 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306023831/http://www.theatrinidad.com/thea_trinidad.html|archive-date=March 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=ZelinaVegaWWE |number=1587526660915593218 |title=Wow.. I can’t believe I have to explain this.. yes, when I was younger, I had darker skin tone but as I grew older, it got lighter. NATURALLY. Not bc I got surgery or hated my skin tone (I get spray tanned ffs) I love my skin tone and the culture that comes with it. #AfroLatina |date=Nov 2, 2022 |access-date=Dec 17, 2024}}</ref> She grew up watching [[professional wrestling]] with her father and younger brother Timothy,<ref name=Official/><ref name="NYT">{{Cite news |title=Michael A. Trinidad: Staying Friends |author= |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/23/national/portraits/POGF-1009-24TRINIDAD.html |work=[[New York Times]] |date=November 23, 2001 |accessdate=September 6, 2011 |archivedate=September 6, 2011 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20110906233820/http://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/23/national/portraits/POGF-1009-24TRINIDAD.html |page= |url-status=live }}</ref> and was inspired by [[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]].<ref name="PWInsider Jan 2014" /> Her parents divorced when she and her brother were young, though they remained friends. She practiced swimming and baseball at school.<ref name=Official/> When she was 10 years old, her father, Michael Angel Trinidad, was killed in the [[September 11 attacks]]; he had worked as a telecom analyst for [[Cantor Fitzgerald]] at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]],<ref name=Official/><ref name="NYT"/> and was on the 103rd floor of the [[1 World Trade Center (1971–2001)|North Tower]] when it collapsed.


Trinidad has said it was because of her father that made her enter the wrestling business. She was featured in an [[NBC]] special, titled ''Children of 9/11'', on September 5, 2011.<ref name=Official/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1314732942|title=TNA star to appear on NBC special about 9/11|date=August 30, 2011|accessdate=September 6, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Growing up, Trinidad also worked as a counselor on a camp for children that had lost parents on 9/11 and also participated in charitable causes such as Habitat for Humanity after [[Hurricane Katrina]] in New Orleans with Tuesday's Children.<ref name=Official/>
Her mother, Monique Ferrer, approached [[StoryCorps]] with the story of how she and her husband had met and what she experienced on the day of the attacks with his death, which StoryCorps used to create a short cartoon titled ''Always a Family'' as a way of honoring his memory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8HHfJe828|title=Always a Family|last=StoryCorps|date=September 5, 2011|access-date=July 14, 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref> She has said it was because of her father that made her enter the wrestling business. She was featured in an [[NBC]] special, titled ''Children of 9/11'', on September 5, 2011.<ref name=Official/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1314732942|title=TNA star to appear on NBC special about 9/11|date=August 30, 2011|access-date=September 6, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Growing up, she also worked as a counselor on a camp for children that had lost parents on 9/11 and also participated in charitable causes such as [[Habitat for Humanity]] with Tuesday's Children after [[Hurricane Katrina]].<ref name=Official/>


== Professional wrestling career ==
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Early career ===
=== Early career (2010–2011) ===
At the age of 17, Trinidad began training under Javi-Air, Azrieal, and [[T.J. Perkins]].<ref name=Official/> Trinidad made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Divina Fly for National Wrestling Superstars (NWS) on February 20, 2010, in [[Bloomfield, New Jersey]], where she competed against [[Brittney Savage]] in a losing effort.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS>{{cite web|title=National Wrestling Superstars match listing|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10147&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=425&region=&location=&arena=&showtype=&worker=&text=|work=Cagematch|accessdate=January 16, 2013}}</ref> On the August 21 NWS event, Fly competed against Niya in a losing effort.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS/> On October 1 at an NWS event, Trinidad, now under the ring name Snookie Fly, teamed up with Judas Young and Mike Dennis in a losing effort to Brittney Savage and Team Supreme (Corvis Fear and Nicky Oceans) in a mixed-tag-team match.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS/>
At the age of 17, Trinidad began training under Javi-Air, Azrieal, and [[T. J. Perkins]].<ref name=Official/> Trinidad made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Divina Fly for National Wrestling Superstars (NWS) on February 20, 2010, in [[Bloomfield, New Jersey]], where she competed against [[Brittney Savage]] in a losing effort.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS>{{cite web|title=National Wrestling Superstars match listing|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10147&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=425&region=&location=&arena=&showtype=&worker=&text=|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 16, 2013}}</ref> On the August 21 NWS event, Fly competed against Niya in a losing effort.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS/> On October 1 at an NWS event, Trinidad, now under the ring name Snookie Fly, teamed up with Judas Young and Mike Dennis in a losing effort to Brittney Savage and Team Supreme (Corvis Fear and Nicky Oceans) in a mixed-tag-team match.<ref name=CAGEMATCHS/>


On February 20, 2010, she made her debut for [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] (WSU), under the ring name Divina Fly in a losing effort against [[Brittney Savage]].<ref name=Official/> On June 26, 2010, Divina Fly and Niya, collectively known as The Fly Girls, competed for the [[WSU Tag Team Championship]]s but lost to the reigning champions, [[Cindy Rogers]] and Jana.<ref name=Official/> On September 11, 2010, Divina Fly won a match against newcomer Candy Cartwright with a Fly Cutter.<ref name=Official/>
On February 20, 2010, she made her debut for [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] (WSU), under the ring name Divina Fly in a losing effort against Brittney Savage.<ref name=Official/> On June 26, 2010, Divina Fly and Niya, collectively known as The Fly Girls, competed for the [[WSU Tag Team Championship]]s but lost to the reigning champions, Cindy Rogers and Jana.<ref name=Official/> On September 11, 2010, Divina Fly won a match against newcomer Candy Cartwright with a Fly Cutter.<ref name=Official/>


=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2011–2013) ===
=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2011–2013) ===
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After being discovered by [[Tommy Dreamer]],<ref name=Official/> Trinidad wrestled in a tryout [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Dark match|dark match]] at [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'s (TNA) ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'' television tapings on January 11, 2011, losing to [[Angelina Love]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1294808902|title=Spoilers: TNA Impact tapings for January 20|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=January 12, 2011|accessdate=March 10, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On January 27 it was reported that Trinidad had signed a contract with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296154675|title=TNA Wrestling signs a new Knockout|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=January 27, 2011|accessdate=February 2, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On the February 10 episode of ''Impact!'', Trinidad, under the ring name Rosita debuted as the storyline cousin of [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]] in an eight [[TNA Knockout|knockout]] tag team match, where the two of them teamed with [[Madison Rayne]] and [[Lisa Maria Varon|Tara]] and defeated Angelina Love, [[Mickie James]], [[Velvet Sky]] and [[Katarina Waters|Winter]], when Rosita pinned Sky.<ref name=Impact021011>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1297400806|title=Impact Results – 2/10/11|date=February 11, 2011|accessdate=February 11, 2011|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|work=WrestleView}}</ref> The following week Rosita and Sarita defeated Angelina Love and Velvet Sky in a tag team match to earn a shot at Love's and Winter's [[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_47818.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 2/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact on Spike TV – Against All Odds fall-out, Flair's TV return, TNA World Title match|date=February 17, 2011|accessdate=August 26, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On March 13 at [[Victory Road (2011)|Victory Road]], Rosita and Sarita defeated Love and Winter to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship, with Sarita proclaiming that their victory would start a Mexican takeover of TNA.<ref name=VictoryRoad2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_48441.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Victory Road PPV results 3/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting vs. Hardy TNA Title match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 13, 2011|accessdate=March 13, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Impact!'', the alliance of Rosita, Sarita and Hernandez was named [[Mexican America (professional wrestling)|Mexican America]]. The three of them were then defeated in a six-person [[Professional wrestling match types#Hardcore-based variations|street fight]] by Love, Winter and [[Matt Morgan (wrestler)|Matt Morgan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_48556.shtml|title=Bax's TNA Impact report 3/17: Alt. perspective review – new TNA Title belt, Fall-out From Hardy’s "issues" at Victory Road, Styles injury angle, Overall Grade|last=Baxendell|first=Matt|date=March 17, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> On March 24, the three were joined by [[Matt Barela|Anarquia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301025665|title=Impact Results – 3/24/11|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=August 3, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> In the following weeks Rosita and Sarita successfully defended the Knockouts Tag Team Championship first against [[The Beautiful People (professional wrestling)|The Beautiful People]] (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) and then against Madison Rayne and Tara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49154.shtml|title=Bax's TNA Impact report 4/7: Sting vs. RVD main event, tag teams split, Jarrett climbs the cage with ease, Overall Show Grade|last=Baxendell|first=Matt|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=June 16, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49501.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 4/21: Complete coverage of TNA Title match, Tag Title match, Knockouts Tag Title match, Jarrett-Angle continues|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 21, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=June 16, 2011}}</ref> They made their third successful defense on the June 16 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', defeating Velvet Sky and [[Brooke Adams (model)|Ms. Tessmacher]], following outside interference from [[ODB (wrestler)|ODB]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_50815.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact report 6/16: Ongoing coverage of Slammiversary fallout on Spike TV|date=June 16, 2011|accessdate=June 21, 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rosita and Sarita lost the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship to Ms. Tessmacher and Tara on July 12 at the tapings of the July 21 episode of ''Impact Wrestling''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/21341-tna-notes-from-tonight-in-orlando|title=TNA notes from tonight in Orlando|date=July 12, 2011|accessdate=July 13, 2011|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51592.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 7/21: Ongoing "virtual time" report on Sting title win fallout|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|date=July 21, 2011|accessdate=July 21, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> They received a rematch on August 7 at [[Hardcore Justice (2011)|Hardcore Justice]], but were defeated by Tessmacher and Tara.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_51958.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Hardcore Justice PPV results 8/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting vs. Angle, five title matches, BFG Series matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 7, 2011|accessdate=August 7, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the March 22, 2012, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Rosita and Sarita again failed to recapture the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, when they were defeated by [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]] and ODB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_59426.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 3/22: Victory Road fall-out, Dixie & Sting & Hogan close the show, three title matches|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=March 23, 2012|accessdate=March 23, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
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After being discovered by [[Tommy Dreamer]],<ref name=Official/> Trinidad wrestled in a tryout [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Dark match|dark match]] at [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'s (TNA) ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'' television tapings on January 11, 2011, losing to [[Angelina Love]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1294808902|title=Spoilers: TNA Impact tapings for January 20|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=January 12, 2011|access-date=March 10, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On January 27 it was reported that Trinidad had signed a contract with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1296154675|title=TNA Wrestling signs a new Knockout|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=January 27, 2011|access-date=February 2, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> On the February 10 episode of ''Impact!'', Trinidad, under the ring name Rosita debuted as the storyline cousin of [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]] in an eight-woman tag team match, where the two of them teamed with [[Madison Rayne]] and [[Lisa Marie Varon|Tara]] and defeated Angelina Love, [[Mickie James]], [[Velvet Sky]] and [[Katarina Waters|Winter]], when Rosita pinned Sky.<ref name=Impact021011>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1297400806|title=Impact Results – 2/10/11|date=February 11, 2011|access-date=February 11, 2011|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|work=WrestleView}}</ref>


In February 2011, Rosita and Sarita defeated Angelina Love and Velvet Sky to earn a shot at Love's and Winter's [[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_47818.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 2/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact on Spike TV – Against All Odds fall-out, Flair's TV return, TNA World Title match|date=February 17, 2011|access-date=August 26, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On March 13 at [[Victory Road (2011)|Victory Road]], Rosita and Sarita defeated Love and Winter to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship, with Sarita proclaiming that their victory would start a Mexican takeover of TNA.<ref name=VictoryRoad2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_48441.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Victory Road PPV results 3/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting vs. Hardy TNA Title match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 13, 2011|access-date=March 13, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Impact!'', the alliance of Rosita, Sarita and [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]] was named [[Mexican America (professional wrestling)|Mexican America]]. The three of them were then defeated in a six-person [[Professional wrestling match types#Hardcore-based variations|street fight]] by Love, Winter and [[Matt Morgan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_48556.shtml|title=Bax's TNA Impact report 3/17: Alt. perspective review – new TNA Title belt, Fall-out From Hardy's "issues" at Victory Road, Styles injury angle, Overall Grade|last=Baxendell|first=Matt|date=March 17, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 18, 2011}}</ref> On March 24, the three were joined by [[Anarquia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301025665|title=Impact Results – 3/24/11|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=March 25, 2011|access-date=August 3, 2012|work=WrestleView}}</ref> In the following weeks Rosita and Sarita successfully defended the Knockouts Tag Team Championship first against [[The Beautiful People (professional wrestling)|The Beautiful People]] (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) and then against Madison Rayne and Tara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49154.shtml|title=Bax's TNA Impact report 4/7: Sting vs. RVD main event, tag teams split, Jarrett climbs the cage with ease, Overall Show Grade|last=Baxendell|first=Matt|date=April 8, 2011|access-date=June 16, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_49501.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact report 4/21: Complete coverage of TNA Title match, Tag Title match, Knockouts Tag Title match, Jarrett-Angle continues|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 21, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 16, 2011}}</ref> They made their third successful defense on the June 16 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', defeating Velvet Sky and [[Ms. Tessmacher]], following outside interference from [[ODB (wrestler)|ODB]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_50815.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact report 6/16: Ongoing coverage of Slammiversary fallout on Spike TV|date=June 16, 2011|access-date=June 21, 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rosita and Sarita lost the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship to Ms. Tessmacher and Tara on July 12 at the tapings of the July 21 episode of ''Impact Wrestling''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/21341-tna-notes-from-tonight-in-orlando|title=TNA notes from tonight in Orlando|date=July 12, 2011|access-date=July 13, 2011|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715224528/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/21341-tna-notes-from-tonight-in-orlando|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51592.shtml|title=Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 7/21: Ongoing "virtual time" report on Sting title win fallout|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=July 21, 2011|access-date=July 21, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> They received a rematch on August 7 at [[Hardcore Justice (2011)|Hardcore Justice]], but were defeated by Tessmacher and Tara.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_51958.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Hardcore Justice PPV results 8/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Sting vs. Angle, five title matches, BFG Series matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 7, 2011|access-date=August 7, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the March 22, 2012, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Rosita and Sarita again failed to recapture the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, when they were defeated by [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]] and ODB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_59426.shtml|title=Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 3/22: Victory Road fall-out, Dixie & Sting & Hogan close the show, three title matches|last=Turner|first=Scott|date=March 23, 2012|access-date=March 23, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
[[File:Sarita and Rosita.jpg|thumb|Rosita and [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]] as the [[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship|TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions]]]]

On April 19 episode of TNA ''Impact'', Rosita and Sarita teamed up with Madison Rayne and Gail Kim in a losing effort to Brooke Tessmacher, Tara, [[Velvet Sky]] and Mickie James.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60315.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 4/19: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lockdown fall-out, Hogan's "big announcement"|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=May 9, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rosita and Sarita were given another title opportunity on April 15 at [[Lockdown (2012)|Lockdown]], but were once again defeated by Eric Young and ODB, this time in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Lockdown PPV results 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Storm main event, Angle-Hardy, Lethal Lockdown opener|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 15, 2012|accessdate=April 15, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Afterwards, both Rosita and Sarita went inactive from TNA, while Anarquia left the promotion and Hernandez turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]], effectively ending Mexican America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_60984.shtml|title=Former tag champion cut from TNA|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=August 3, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_62289.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary PPV results 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode vs. Sting headlines 10th Anniv. PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 10, 2012|accessdate=August 3, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After months of inactivity, it was reported on January 9, 2013, that Trinidad's contract with TNA had expired and she had parted ways with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74550/another-tna-departure-confirmed.html?p=1|title=Another TNA departure confirmed|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 9, 2013|accessdate=January 9, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On February 1, Trinidad confirmed that her contract had expired the previous day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheaTrinidadTMT/status/297514285314211842|title=As of yesterday I am no longer employed w/TNA. It was the best decision 4me right now. THX 2: The fans! TNA & Dixie Carter 4the opportunity!|last=Trinidad|first=Thea|date=February 1, 2013|accessdate=February 2, 2013|publisher=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>
On April 19 episode of TNA ''Impact'', Rosita and Sarita teamed up with Madison Rayne and [[Gail Kim]] in a losing effort to Brooke Tessmacher, Tara, Velvet Sky and Mickie James.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_60315.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 4/19: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lockdown fall-out, Hogan's "big announcement"|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 19, 2012|access-date=May 9, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rosita and Sarita were given another title opportunity on April 15 at [[Lockdown (2012)|Lockdown]], but were once again defeated by Eric Young and ODB, this time in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_60411.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Lockdown PPV results 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode-Storm main event, Angle-Hardy, Lethal Lockdown opener|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 15, 2012|access-date=April 15, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Afterwards, both Rosita and Sarita went inactive from TNA, while Anarquia left the promotion and Hernandez turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]], effectively ending Mexican America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_60984.shtml|title=Former tag champion cut from TNA|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=August 3, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_62289.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary PPV results 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Roode vs. Sting headlines 10th Anniv. PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 10, 2012|access-date=August 3, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After months of inactivity, it was reported on January 9, 2013, that Trinidad's contract with TNA had expired and she had parted ways with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74550/another-tna-departure-confirmed.html?p=1|title=Another TNA departure confirmed|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 9, 2013|access-date=January 9, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>


=== Independent circuit (2011–2017) ===
=== Independent circuit (2011–2017) ===
In late August 2011, Rosita traveled to Mexico to attend an event held by the [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL) promotion, for which Sarita regularly works under the ring name Dark Angel. During Rosita's stay in Mexico, she was trained by CMLL trainers, [[Arturo Beristain]] and [[Tony Salazar]], and was eventually offered a contract with the promotion, which she, however, could not sign due to TNA's working relationship with rival promotion [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide|AAA]].<ref name=OfficialRosita>{{cite web|title=Rosita|publisher=TheaTrinidad.com|url=http://www.theatrinidad.com/rosita.html|accessdate=August 3, 2012}}</ref><ref name=CMLLTraining>{{cite web | url= http://www.luchaworld.com/?p=10281 | title= Lucha Report For 9/12/11 | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=September 12, 2011 | accessdate=September 14, 2011 | publisher=''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.net/2011/08/31/imagen-rosita-y-sarita-en-la-coliseo-de-guadalajara/ | title= Imagen: Rosita y Sarita en la coliseo de Guadalajara | last=Ruiz Glez | first=Alex | date=August 31, 2011 | accessdate=September 14, 2011 | publisher=''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref> Just days later, Rosita appeared on AAA's television program, ''Sin Límite'', promoting a storyline, where wrestlers from TNA were invading the promotion.<ref name=OfficialRosita/><ref>{{cite web | url= http://luchalibreaaa.com/rosita-de-mexican-america-amenaza-a-aaa.php | title= Rosita, de Mexican America, amenaza a AAA | date=September 4, 2011 | accessdate=September 14, 2011 | work=[[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] | language=Spanish}}</ref>
In late August 2011, Rosita traveled to Mexico to attend an event held by the [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL) promotion, for which Sarita regularly works under the ring name Dark Angel. During Rosita's stay in Mexico, she was trained by CMLL trainers, [[Arturo Beristain]] and [[Tony Salazar]], and was eventually offered a contract with the promotion, which she, however, could not sign due to TNA's working relationship with rival promotion [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide|AAA]].<ref name=CMLLTraining>{{cite web | url= http://www.luchaworld.com/?p=10281 | title= Lucha Report For 9/12/11 | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=September 12, 2011 | access-date=September 14, 2011 | publisher=[[Super Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.net/2011/08/31/imagen-rosita-y-sarita-en-la-coliseo-de-guadalajara/ | title= Imagen: Rosita y Sarita en la coliseo de Guadalajara | last=Ruiz Glez | first=Alex | date=August 31, 2011 | access-date=September 14, 2011 | publisher=[[Super Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref> Just days later, Rosita appeared on AAA's television program, ''Sin Límite'', promoting a storyline, where wrestlers from TNA were invading the promotion.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/rosita-de-mexican-america-amenaza-a-aaa.php | title=Rosita, de Mexican America, amenaza a AAA | date=September 4, 2011 | access-date=September 14, 2011 | work=[[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] | language=es | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028122459/http://luchalibreaaa.com/rosita-de-mexican-america-amenaza-a-aaa.php | archive-date=October 28, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>


On May 14, 2011, Rosita made her in-ring debut for [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] at the ''Meltdown'' pay-per-view, losing to fellow knockout Winter with [[Christy Hemme]] as the special guest referee.<ref name=TNAKnockout-FWE>{{cite web|title=Rosita – FWE|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/rosita.htm|work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=June 29, 2012}}</ref><ref name=FWEResults>{{cite web|title=Show History|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/showhistory.htm|work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=August 11, 2012}}</ref> Rosita and Winter had three rematches, first on August 20 at ''Empire City Showdown'', the second on November 15 at ''Fallout'' and the third on December 17 at ''Haastility''; all were won by Winter.<ref name=FWEResults/> Rosita made her return to the promotion on March 24, 2012, at the ''Welcome to the Rumble'' pay-per-view, where she unsuccessfully challenged [[Maria Kanellis]] for [[FWE Women's Championship]] in a three-way match, after Winter pinned her to become the new champion.<ref name=FWEResults/><ref name="FWEwomens">{{cite web|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/fwechampions.htm |title=FWE Women's Championship |accessdate=May 2, 2012 |work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328103750/http://www.fwewrestling.com/fwechampions.htm |archivedate=March 28, 2012 }}</ref>
On May 14, 2011, Rosita made her in-ring debut for [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] (FWE) at the ''Meltdown'' pay-per-view, losing to fellow knockout Winter with [[Christy Hemme]] as the special guest referee.<ref name=TNAKnockout-FWE>{{cite web|title=Rosita – FWE|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/rosita.htm|work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918165626/http://www.fwewrestling.com/rosita.htm|archive-date=September 18, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=FWEResults>{{cite web|title=Show History|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/showhistory.htm|work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=August 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815012044/http://www.fwewrestling.com/showhistory.htm|archive-date=August 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rosita and Winter had three rematches, first on August 20 at ''Empire City Showdown'', the second on November 15 at ''Fallout'' and the third on December 17 at ''Haastility''; all were won by Winter.<ref name=FWEResults/> Rosita made her return to the promotion on March 24, 2012, at the ''Welcome to the Rumble'' pay-per-view, where she unsuccessfully challenged [[Maria Kanellis]] for [[FWE Women's Championship]] in a three-way match, after Winter pinned her to become the new champion.<ref name=FWEResults/><ref name="FWEwomens">{{cite web|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/fwechampions.htm |title=FWE Women's Championship |access-date=May 2, 2012 |work=[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328103750/http://www.fwewrestling.com/fwechampions.htm |archive-date=March 28, 2012 }}</ref>


On May 6, 2015, [[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]] (GFW) announced Trinidad as part of their roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/93537/live-notes-from-gfw-press-conference.html?p=1|title=Live notes from GFW press conference|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=May 6, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> She debuted for the promotion on June 12, 2015, where she defeated [[Lei'D Tapa]] at the first show of the GFW Grand Slam Tour in [[Jackson, Tennessee]]. On August 20, 2015, her profile was removed from GFW website.
On May 6, 2015, [[Global Force Wrestling]] (GFW) announced Trinidad as part of their roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/93537/live-notes-from-gfw-press-conference.html?p=1|title=Live notes from GFW press conference|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=May 6, 2015|access-date=May 6, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> She debuted for the promotion on June 12, 2015, where she defeated [[Lei'D Tapa]] at the first show of the GFW Grand Slam Tour in [[Jackson, Tennessee]]. On August 20, 2015, her profile was removed from GFW website.


On July 17, 2015, Trinidad made her debut in [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), managing [[Austin Aries]]. On September 2, 2016, she joined [[Shine Wrestling]], debuting on Shine 37, which she ended up defeating Stormie Lee. On September 20, 2016, she made her debut in [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]], defeating [[Kris Wolf]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://joshicity.com/stardom-goddesses-of-stars-november-20-2016-review/|title=Stardom Goddesses of Stars on 11/20/16 Review|work=Joshi City|author=Kevin|date=December 4, 2016|access-date=March 10, 2021}}</ref>
On July 17, 2015, Trinidad made her debut in [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), managing [[Austin Aries]].


=== WWE (2017–present) ===
On September 2, 2016, Thea joined [[Shine Wrestling]], debuting on Shine 37, which she ended up defeating Stormie Lee.


==== Managing Andrade (2017–2020) ====
=== WWE ===
On March 4, 2013, Trinidad took part in a tryout for [[WWE]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40089-former-tna-knockout-has-a-try-out-before-raw|title=Former TNA Knockout has a tryout before Raw|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=March 4, 2013|access-date=March 4, 2013|work=WrestleView}}</ref> She made several brief appearances in the promotion in 2014, including as one of [[Adam Rose]]'s "rosebuds",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/92953/former-knockout-appears-as-rosebud/|title=Former Knockout Appears as Rosebud|last=Erin|date=June 23, 2014|access-date=July 14, 2017}}</ref> and lost a match against [[NXT Women's Champion]] [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] on the October 26, 2016, episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105613/wwe-nxt-report-dusty-classic-continues-asuka-has-her-takeover-opponent-revealed-some-post-match-aggression-from-the-wrestlers-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Dusty Classic Continues, Asuka Has Her Takeover Opponent Revealed, Some Post Match Aggression From The Wrestlers. And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=November 19, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref>
==== Early appearances (2013–2016) ====
On March 4, 2013, Trinidad took part in a tryout for [[WWE]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40089-former-tna-knockout-has-a-try-out-before-raw|title=Former TNA Knockout has a tryout before Raw|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=March 4, 2013|accessdate=March 4, 2013|work=WrestleView}}</ref> She made several brief appearances in the promotion in 2014, including as one of [[Adam Rose]]'s "rosebuds",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/92953/former-knockout-appears-as-rosebud/|title=Former Knockout Appears as Rosebud|first=|last=Erin|date=June 23, 2014|publisher=|accessdate=July 14, 2017}}</ref> and lost a match against [[NXT Women's Championship|NXT Women's Champion]] [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] on the October 26, 2016 episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/105613/wwe-nxt-report-dusty-classic-continues-asuka-has-her-takeover-opponent-revealed-some-post-match-aggression-from-the-wrestlers-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: DUSTY CLASSIC CONTINUES, ASUKA HAS HER TAKEOVER OPPONENT REVEALED, SOME POST MATCH AGGRESSION FROM THE WRESTLERS. AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=October 26, 2016|accessdate=November 19, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref>


[[File:Almas&Vega TakeOver- NOLA crop.jpg|thumb|upright|Vega with [[Andrade "Cien" Almas]] at [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]] in April 2018]]
==== NXT (2017–2018) ====
By June 2017, Trinidad had signed a contract with WWE and began training at the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref name=WWESigning>{{cite web|last=Satin|first=Ryan|author-link=Ryan Satin|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/thea-trinidad-signs-wwe-contract/|title=Ex-TNA Wrestler Thea Trinidad Signs WWE Contract|date=June 5, 2017|access-date=April 23, 2018|work=Pro Wrestling Sheet}}</ref> She started appearing on ''NXT'' with the June 9 episode, where she confronted [[Andrade "Cien" Almas]] about his behavior and slapped him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kahrs|first=Alex|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-nxt-results/82814-wwe-nxt-results-june-7/|title=WWE NXT Results – 6/7/17 (No Way Jose vs. Killian Dain headlines)|date=June 8, 2017|access-date=April 23, 2018|website=Wrestleview}}</ref> On the July 19 episode of ''NXT'', she accompanied Almas as he attacked [[Cezar Bononi]] and retreated from [[No Way Jose (wrestler)|No Way Jose]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111034/wwe-nxt-report-dain-versus-mcintyre-to-determine-number-one-contender-burch-versus-lorcan-almas-goes-tranquilo-riot-versus-moon-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Dain Versus Mcintyre To Determine Number One Contender, Burch Versus Lorcan, Almas Goes Tranquilo, Riot Versus Moon, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=August 13, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> Under the name Zelina Vega, she was established as the [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] of Almas, who defeated No Way Jose on August 9 episode of ''NXT''.<ref name="NXT09/08/17">{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/111493/wwe-nxt-report-lorcan-versus-burch-champion-and-challenger-talk-about-takeover-strong-versus-mcintyre-next-week-gargano-wants-a-match-and-almas-wants-an-opponent-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT Report: Lorcan Versus Burch, Champion And Challenger Talk About Takeover, Strong Versus Mcintyre Next Week, Gargano Wants A Match And Almas Wants An Opponent, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 9, 2017|access-date=August 13, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2017)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on November 18, Vega accompanied Almas to a match against [[Drew McIntyre]] for the [[NXT Championship]], where she interfered by attempting to perform a [[hurricanrana]] on McIntyre, failing on the first attempt, but managed to perform a [[Professional wrestling throws#Hurricanrana driver|hurricanrana driver]] on him later in the match before Almas captured the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=113693&p=3|title=WWE NXT TakeOver War Games report|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=November 18, 2017|access-date=November 19, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 27, 2018, at [[NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia]], during Almas' title defense against [[Johnny Gargano]], Vega interfered and performed a [[diving hurricanrana]] on Gargano, resulting in her being attacked by Gargano's wife, [[Candice LeRae]], while Almas eventually won the match.<ref name="NXTTakeOverPhiladelphia2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115136&p=4|title=Complete WWE NXT TakeOver Philadelphia report: Extreme Rules, Gargano versus Almas, Moon versus Baszler, new faces, some returning NXT stars, and Samoa Joe saves de kickoff show|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=January 27, 2018|access-date=January 28, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 28 at [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]], Vega made her first main roster appearance as she accompanied Almas in his entrance as number 7 during the [[Royal Rumble match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=2|title=Full Royal Rumble Coverage|last=Cory|first=Strode|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=January 29, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On the April 18 episode of ''NXT'', Vega was accompanied by Almas during her first televised match in which she was defeated by Candice LeRae. This turned out to be Vega's and Almas' last appearances in NXT.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116936/wwe-nxt-report-a-lot-of-nxt-in-ring-debuts-a-no-dq-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT report: A lot of NXT in ring debuts, a no DQ match, and more|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 18, 2018|access-date=April 23, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref>
[[File:Almas&Vega TakeOver- NOLA crop.jpg|thumb|upright|Vega with [[Andrade Cien Almas|Andrade "Cien" Almas]] at [[NXT TakeOver: New Orleans]] in April 2018]]
By June 2017, Trinidad had signed a contract with WWE and began training at the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref name=WWESigning>{{cite web|last=Satin|first=Ryan|authorlink=Ryan Satin|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/thea-trinidad-signs-wwe-contract/|title=Ex-TNA Wrestler Thea Trinidad Signs WWE Contract|date=June 5, 2017|accessdate=April 23, 2018|work=Pro Wrestling Sheet}}</ref> She started appearing on ''NXT'' with the June 9 episode, where she confronted [[Andrade Cien Almas|Andrade "Cien" Almas]] about his behavior and slapped him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kahrs|first=Alex|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-nxt-results/82814-wwe-nxt-results-june-7/|title=WWE NXT Results – 6/7/17 (No Way Jose vs. Killian Dain headlines)|date=June 8, 2017|accessdate=April 23, 2018|website=Wrestleview}}</ref> On the July 19 episode of ''NXT'', she accompanied Almas as he attacked [[Cezar Bononi]] and retreated from [[No Way Jose (wrestler)|No Way Jose]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/111034/wwe-nxt-report-dain-versus-mcintyre-to-determine-number-one-contender-burch-versus-lorcan-almas-goes-tranquilo-riot-versus-moon-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: DAIN VERSUS MCINTYRE TO DETERMINE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER, BURCH VERSUS LORCAN, ALMAS GOES TRANQUILO, RIOT VERSUS MOON, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=August 13, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> Under the name Zelina Vega, she was established as the [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] of Almas, who defeated No Way Jose on August 9 episode of ''NXT''.<ref name="NXT09/08/17">{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/111493/wwe-nxt-report-lorcan-versus-burch-champion-and-challenger-talk-about-takeover-strong-versus-mcintyre-next-week-gargano-wants-a-match-and-almas-wants-an-opponent-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: LORCAN VERSUS BURCH, CHAMPION AND CHALLENGER TALK ABOUT TAKEOVER, STRONG VERSUS MCINTYRE NEXT WEEK, GARGANO WANTS A MATCH AND ALMAS WANTS AN OPPONENT, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 9, 2017|accessdate=August 13, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on November 18, Vega accompanied Almas to a match against [[Drew McIntyre]] for the [[NXT Championship]], where she interfered by attempting to perform a [[Professional wrestling throws#Hurricanrana|hurricanrana]] on McIntyre, failing on the first attempt, but managed to perform a [[Professional wrestling throws#Hurricanrana driver|hurricanrana driver]] on him later in the match before Almas captured the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=113693&p=3|title=WWE NXT TakeOver War Games report|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=November 18, 2017|accessdate=November 19, 2017|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 27, 2018, at [[NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia]], during Almas' title defense against [[Johnny Gargano]], Vega interfered and performed a [[diving hurricanrana]] on Gargano, resulting in her being attacked by Gargano's wife, [[Candice LeRae]], while Almas eventually won the match.<ref name="NXTTakeOverPhiladelphia2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115136&p=4|title=Complete WWE NXT TakeOver Philadelphia report: Extreme Rules, Gargano versus Almas, Moon versus Baszler, new faces, some returning NXT stars, and Samoa Joe saves de kickoff show|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=January 27, 2018|accessdate=January 28, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 28 at [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]], Vega made her first main roster appearance as she accompanied Almas in his entrance as number 7 during the [[Royal Rumble match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=2|title=FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE|last=Cory|first=Strode|date=January 28, 2018|accessdate=January 29, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> As part of the company, Vega made her in-ring debut for NXT during a [[House show|live event]] on February 3, where she teamed with Almas to be defeated by Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/nxt/nashville-show-27173.html|title=NXT Nashville Show|date=February 3, 2018|accessdate=May 11, 2018|work=iwd}}</ref> On the April 18 episode of ''NXT'', Vega was accompanied by Almas during her first televised match in which she was defeated by Candice LeRae and this turned out to be Vega's and Almas' last appearances in NXT.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116936/wwe-nxt-report-a-lot-of-nxt-in-ring-debuts-a-no-dq-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT report: A lot of NXT in ring debuts, a no DQ match, and more|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=April 23, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref>


On April 17 during the [[2018 WWE Superstar Shake-up|Superstar Shake-up]], Vega and Almas were both drafted to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Gartland|first=Dan|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/04/17/wwe-raw-smackdown-roster-changes-superstar-shakeup-reults|title=WWE Roster Changes: Superstar Shakeup Results for Raw, SmackDown|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=April 23, 2018|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> Vega made her debut for the brand on May 15, accompanying Almas in a match against a [[job (professional wrestling)#jobbers|local wrestler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/117500/complete-wwe-smackdown-coverage-daniel-bryan-sends-big-cass-a-message-he-wont-forget-andrade-cien-almas-makes-his-inring-debut-carmella-finds-out-who-her-challenger-at-mitb-will-be-and-she-doesnt-like-it-aj-and-nakamura-do-battle-to-determine-who-picks-the-stipulation-for-their-title-match-at-mitb-and-more.html?p=1|title=Complete WWE Smackdown Coverage: Daniel Bryan Sends Big Cass A Message He Won't Forget, Andrade "Cien" Almas Makes His In-ring Debut, Carmella Finds Out Who Her Challenger At MITB Will Be And She Doesn't Like It, AJ And Nakamura Do Battle To Determine Who Picks The Stipulation For Their Title Match At MITB, And More|last=Stuart|first=Carapola|date=May 15, 2018|access-date=May 17, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On the July 31 episode of ''[[SmackDown]]'', Vega had her first match on the brand, defeating [[Lana (wrestler)|Lana]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=July 31, 2018 |title=7/31 Barnett's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton, The Usos vs. Sheamus and Cesaro in a No. 1 contenders tag tournament match, Zelina Vega vs. Lana, the SummerSlam build continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/31/7-31-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-jeff-hardy-and-randy-orton-the-usos-vs-sheamus-and-cesaro-in-a-no-1-contenders-tag-tournament-match-zelina-vega-vs-lana-the-summerslam-build-continu/ |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> She and Almas defeated Lana and [[Miro (wrestler)|Rusev]] at [[SummerSlam (2018)|SummerSlam]] on August 19.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2018 Kickoff Show coverage: B-Team vs. The Revival for the Raw Tag Titles, Rusev and Lana vs. Andrade Almas and Zelina Vega, Cedric Alexander vs. Drew Gulak for the WWE Cruiserweight Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-kickoff-show-coverage-b-team-vs-the-revival-for-the-raw-tag-titles-rusev-and-lana-vs-andrade-almas-and-zelina-vega-cedric-alexander-vs-drew-gulak-for-the-wwe-cruise/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[WWE Evolution|Evolution]] on October 28, Vega competed in a battle royal for a future women's championship match, but was eliminated by eventual winner [[Nia Jax]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Powell's WWE Evolution live review: Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella for the Raw Women's Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair in a Last Woman Standing match for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Mae Young Classic Finals |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/28/powells-wwe-evolution-live-review-ronda-rousey-vs-nikki-bella-for-the-raw-womens-championship-becky-lynch-vs-charlotte-flair-in-a-last-woman-standing-match-for-the-smackdown-womens/ |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 35]] on April 7, she participated in the [[WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal|Women's Battle Royal]] but failed to win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 7, 2019 |title=WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show results: Powell's live review of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, WWE Women's Battle Royal, Buddy Murphy vs. Tony Nese for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/07/wrestlemania-35-kickoff-show-results-powells-live-review-of-the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-wwe-womens-battle-royal-buddy-murphy-vs-tony-nese-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/ |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== SmackDown (2018–present) ====

On April 17 during the [[2018 WWE Superstar Shake-up|Superstar Shake-up]], Vega and Almas were both drafted to [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gartland|first=Dan|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/04/17/wwe-raw-smackdown-roster-changes-superstar-shakeup-reults|title=WWE Roster Changes: Superstar Shakeup Results for Raw, SmackDown|date=April 17, 2018|accessdate=April 23, 2018|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref> Vega made her debut for the brand on the May 15 episode, accompanying Almas in a match against a [[job (professional wrestling)#jobbers|local wrestler]] in which he was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/117500/complete-wwe-smackdown-coverage-daniel-bryan-sends-big-cass-a-message-he-wont-forget-andrade-cien-almas-makes-his-inring-debut-carmella-finds-out-who-her-challenger-at-mitb-will-be-and-she-doesnt-like-it-aj-and-nakamura-do-battle-to-determine-who-picks-the-stipulation-for-their-title-match-at-mitb-and-more.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE WWE SMACKDOWN COVERAGE: DANIEL BRYAN SENDS BIG CASS A MESSAGE HE WON'T FORGET, ANDRADE "CIEN" ALMAS MAKES HIS IN-RING DEBUT, CARMELLA FINDS OUT WHO HER CHALLENGER AT MITB WILL BE AND SHE DOESN'T LIKE IT, AJ AND NAKAMURA DO BATTLE TO DETERMINE WHO PICKS THE STIPULATION FOR THEIR TITLE MATCH AT MITB, AND MORE|last=Stuart|first=Carapola|date=15 May 2018|accessdate=17 May 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On the July 31 episode of ''SmackDown'', Vega would have her first match on the brand, defeating [[Lana (wrestling)|Lana]]. At [[SummerSlam (2018)|SummerSlam]], Vega would team with Almas, defeating the team of [[Rusev (wrestler)|Rusev]] and Lana. At the [[WWE Evolution|Evolution]] on October 28, Vega competed in a battle royal for a future women's championship match, but she was eliminated by the eventual winner [[Nia Jax]]. On January 15, 2019, Almas' ring name was shortened to Andrade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/andrade-almas-gets-a-name-change/|title=Andrade Almas Gets A Name Change — WrestleTalk|website=wrestletalk.com|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/1/15/18184648/wwe-changes-name-andrade-cien-almas-wwe-smackdown|title=WWE changes the name of Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas - Cageside Seats|website=cagesideseats.com|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>
During the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up]], both Zelina and Andrade were drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 15, 2019 |title=4/15 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: The 2019 WWE Superstar Shakeup Night One |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/15/4-15-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-2019-wwe-superstar-shakeup-night-one/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 22 however, Zelina was moved back to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sescoops.com/alesiter-black-andrade-zelina-vega-moved-to-smackdown-roster/|title=Aleister Black, Andrade & Zelina Vega Moved To SmackDown Roster|first=Brad|last=Davis|newspaper=Se Scoops &#124; Wrestling News, Results & Interviews |date=April 22, 2019|access-date=December 26, 2019}}</ref> As part of the [[2019 WWE Draft|2019 Draft]] in October, Vega and Almas (now renamed Andrade) were drafted to the ''Raw'' brand. Vega assisted Andrade most of the times and helped him retain the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] on various occasions. Vega participated in the women's [[Royal Rumble match]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2020)|namesake pay-per-view]] on January 26 at #25 but was eliminated by [[Shayna Baszler]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 26, 2020 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> With Andrade and new tag team partner [[Angel Garza]] arguing and fighting each other constantly, Vega appeared to end her association with her clients on the September 14 edition of ''Raw'', interrupting and confronting Asuka after she defeated Mickie James, initiating a feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 14, 2020 |title=9/14 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee in a non-title match, Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio in a cage match, Asuka vs. Mickie James for the Raw Women's Championship, The Street Profits vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro in a champions vs. champions match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/14/9-14-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-in-a-non-title-match-seth-rollins-vs-dominik-mysterio-in-a-cage-match-asuka-vs-mickie-james-for-the-raw-womens-champion/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week, Vega defeated James to earn a title match against Asuka for the [[Raw Women's Championship]] at [[Clash of Champions (2020)|Clash of Champions]] on September 27,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 21, 2020 |title=9/21 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee in a non-title match, Seth Rollins and Murphy vs. Angel Garza and Andrade vs. Dominik Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo for a shot at the Raw Tag Titles, Braun Strowman vs. Dabba Kato at Raw Underground, final hype for Clash of Champions |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/21/9-21-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-in-a-non-title-match-seth-rollins-and-murphy-vs-angel-garza-and-andrade-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-humberto-carrillo-for-a-sh/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2020 |title=Asuka vs. Zelina Vega – Raw Women's Championship Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/asuka-vs-zelina-vega-raw-womens-championship-match-kickoff-show |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=[[WWE]]}}</ref> which she lost via submission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 27, 2020 |title=WWE Clash of Champions results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton in an Ambulance Match for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn in a Triple Threat ladder match for the Intercontinental Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/27/wwe-clash-of-champions-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-in-an-ambulance-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-jeff-hard/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>

As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft|2020 Draft]] in October, Vega was drafted to the ''SmackDown'' brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft|date=October 9, 2020|author=WWE.com Staff|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 12, 2020}}</ref> On November 13, 2020, WWE announced that they had released Trinidad from her contract.<ref name="WWEReleased">{{cite web|title=Zelina Vega released|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/zelina-vega-released|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=November 14, 2020}}</ref> That same day, Trinidad had tweeted her support for [[unionization]] in professional wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chase|first1=Stephanie|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a34673896/wwe-zelina-vega-release-twitch-unionisation/|title=Zelina Vega publicly backs unionisation after WWE release|website=[[Digital Spy]]|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=November 14, 2020}}</ref> It was later reported that the release was due to Trinidad's opposition to WWE "requiring talents to acquiesce control" of their accounts on third-party platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=November 13, 2020 |title=What Led To Today's Surprising WWE Release |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/141318/what-led-to-todays-surprising-wwe-release-.html?p=1 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=PWInsider}}</ref>

====Queen Zelina (2021&ndash;2022)====
Nearly eight months after her initial release, Vega returned on the July 2, 2021, episode of ''SmackDown'', where it was announced that she would be competing in the [[Money in the Bank (2021)|2021 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match]]; she made her in-ring return the same night in a loss to [[Liv Morgan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 2, 2021 |title=7/2 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Edge addressing Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/02/7-2-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-edge-addressing-roman-reigns-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-last-man-standing-match-to-qualify-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the event on July 18, she failed to win the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 18, 2021 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of the MITB ladder matches, Roman Reigns vs. Edge for the WWE Universal Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/18/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-mitb-ladder-matches-roman-reigns-vs-edge-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-kofi-kingston-for-the-wwe-championship-rhea-rip/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the August 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', she competed in a fatal four-way elimination match to determine the #1 contender for the [[SmackDown Women's Champion]]ship, which was won by [[Bianca Belair]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 27, 2021 |title=8/27 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Becky Lynch returns as the new Smackdown Women's Champion, Roman Reigns holds a championship celebration, King Nakamura and Rick Boogs vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/27/8-27-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-becky-lynch-returns-as-the-new-smackdown-womens-champion-roman-reigns-holds-a-championship-celebration-king-nakamura-and-rick-boogs-vs/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>

Vega, with specially designed ring gear, was originally scheduled to wrestle on the September 10, 2021, episode of SmackDown held in Madison Square Garden but her match was ultimately cut for time. [[Vince McMahon]] later personally apologized to Vega for this.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McCarthy |first1=Alex |date=November 21, 2021 |title=Zelina Vega reveals apology phone call from WWE chairman Vince McMahon |url=https://talksport.com/sport/986638/zelina-vega-vince-mcmahon-wwe-apology-9-11-smackdown/ |work=talkSPORT |access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref> As part of the [[2021 WWE Draft|2021 Draft]], Vega was drafted to the ''Raw'' brand, which took effect on October 22.<ref>{{cite news |title=See all the results from the 2021 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021 |work=WWE |access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref>

Before that, Vega entered the inaugural [[Queen's Crown tournament]], representing SmackDown, where she defeated [[Toni Storm]] in the first round<ref name="SmackDown10082021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=10/08 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. Sami Zayn in a King of the Ring tournament match, Liv Morgan vs. Carmella in a Queens Crown tournament match, contract signing for Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks at WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-08-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-king-of-the-ring-tournament-match-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-in-a-queens-crown-tournament-match-contract-si/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=October 9, 2021 |date=October 8, 2021}}</ref> and [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 15, 2021 |title=10/15 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the supersized edition with Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn in a KOTR semifinal match, Carmella vs. Zelina Vega in a Queen's Crown semifinal match, Sonya Deville vs. Naomi |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/15/10-15-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-supersized-edition-with-brock-lesnar-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-kotr-semifi/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2021)|Crown Jewel]] on October 21, Vega defeated Raw's [[Doudrop]] in the finals to win the tournament and be crowned "Queen"; her first accolade in WWE.<ref name="CrownJewel2021">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Big E vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match, Goldberg vs. Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/21/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championshi/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=October 21, 2021}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', now officially a member of the ''Raw'' brand, Vega had a coronation for her victory, where she was adorned with a crown, cape, and scepter, and her ring name was changed to Queen Zelina; she defeated Doudrop in a rematch using her scepter.<ref name="Raw10252021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/|title=10/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the "season premiere" with the new post draft roster, fallout from WWE Crown Jewel|date=October 25, 2021|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 25, 2021}}</ref> On the November 8 episode of ''Raw'', she competed in a fatal five-way match to determine the #1 contender to the Raw Women's Championship, which was won by Liv Morgan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 8, 2021 |title=11/8 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Carmella vs. Queen Zelina for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship, WWE Champion Big E vs. Chad Gable in a non-title match, the build to Survivor Series |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/08/11-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-rhea-ripley-vs-bianca-belair-vs-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-vs-queen-zelina-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-championship-wwe/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> She participated in the 5 on 5 [[Survivor Series elimination match]] at [[Survivor Series (2021)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, but was eliminated by [[Toni Storm]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2021 |title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Big E, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair, RKBro vs. The Usos, and Damian Priest vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in champion vs. champion matches, Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown in Survivor Series elimination matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/21/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-big-e-becky-lynch-vs-charlotte-flair-rkbro-vs-the-usos-and-damian-priest-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-champion-vs-champion-matches/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>

On the following episode of ''Raw'', Queen Zelina and [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] defeated [[Rhea Ripley]] and [[Nikki A.S.H]] to win the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]], marking Queen Zelina's first title in WWE.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=November 22, 2021|title=11/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the Vince McMahon Cleopatra Egg whodunnit, Bobby Lahsley vs. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio in a handicap match, Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH vs. Queen Zelina and Carmella for the WWE Women's Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/22/11-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-vince-mcmahon-cleopatra-egg-whodunnit-bobby-lahsley-vs-rey-mysterio-and-dominik-mysterio-in-a-handicap-match-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-vs-queen/|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the January 3. 2022 episode of ''Raw'', they retained the titles against Ripley and A.S.H. in a rematch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 3, 2022 |title=1/3 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar's first appearance as the new WWE Champion, Big E vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins in a four-way for a shot at the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Dolph Ziggler for the U.S. Title, AJ Styles vs. Omos |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/03/1-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-first-appearance-as-the-new-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-four-way-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-cha/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2022)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29, she entered at #7, eliminating [[Sasha Banks]] before she was eliminated by Ripley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 29, 2022 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs Doudrop for the Raw Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/29/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]] on April 3, Queen Zelina and Carmella lost the titles in a fatal four-way tag team match to [[Sasha Banks and Naomi]], which also involved Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley and [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] and [[Shayna Baszler]], ending their reign at 131 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 3, 2022 |title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Unified WWE Championship, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> In May, it was reported that she was out of action due to an in-ring injury which required surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=May 27, 2022 |title=WHY QUEEN ZELINA DISAPPEARED FROM WWE TELEVISION |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159301/why-queen-zelina-disappeared-from-wwe-television-.html?p=1 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=PWInsider}}</ref>

====Latino World Order (2022&ndash;present)====
{{See also|Legado Del Fantasma|Latino World Order}}
After a seven-month hiatus, Vega returned on the October 7, 2022, episode of ''SmackDown'', aligning herself with [[Legado Del Fantasma]] and attacking [[Hit Row]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 7, 2022 |title=10/07 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the season premiere, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Logan Paul meet face to face, Solo Sikoa vs. Ricochet |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/07/10-07-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-season-premiere-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-championship-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-and-logan-p/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, 2023, Vega entered the Women's [[Royal Rumble match]] at #21. She eliminated [[Xia Li]] before being eliminated by [[Lacey Evans]].<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=1/28 WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PLE RESULTS: Keller's detailed report and analysis including Reigns vs. Owens, Pitch Black match, Belair vs. Bliss|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=February 11, 2023|archive-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129010527/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 10 episode of ''Smackdown'', Vega joined Legado Del Fantasma in helping [[Rey Mysterio]] against [[The Judgment Day]], turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] for the first time in her WWE career.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-32-year-old-returning-star-turns-face-first-time-6-years-confronting-the-judgment-day-smackdown|title=32-year-old returning star turns face for the first time in 6 years after confronting The Judgment Day on SmackDown|first=Rohit|last=Nath|date=March 11, 2023|work=Sportskeeda}}</ref> On the March 31 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rey reformed the [[Latino World Order]] and invited Legado Del Fantasma to join as a token of appreciation for aiding him in his fight against his son, [[Dominik Mysterio]], and The Judgment Day.<ref>{{Citation |title=Rey Mysterio forms the new LWO with Legado del Fantasma: SmackDown, March 31, 2023 | date=March 31, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVk71bv2-G4 |access-date=April 1, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=March 31, 2023 |title=3/31 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of the final Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes confrontation before WrestleMania 39, the Andre the Giant memorial battle royal, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Sonya Deville in a four-way |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/31/3-31-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-final-roman-reigns-and-cody-rhodes-confrontation-before-wrestlemania-39-the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-drew-mcintyre-and/ |access-date= |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the April 21 episode of ''SmackDown'', Vega requested a match against The Judgment Day's [[Rhea Ripley]] for the [[SmackDown Women's Championship]] at [[Backlash (2023)|Backlash]], which was granted by WWE Official [[Adam Pearce]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2023 |title=Rhea Ripley will defend her SmackDown Women's Title against Zelina Vega in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/rhea-ripley-vs-zelina-vega |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=April 21, 2023 |title=4/21 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Gunther vs. Xavier Woods for the Intercontinental Title, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, The Viking Raiders vs. Braun Strowman and Ricochet, Matt Riddle vs. Solo Sikoa in a No DQ match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/21/4-21-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-gunther-vs-xavier-woods-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-and-raquel-rodriguez-vs-sonya-deville-and-chelsea-green-for-the-wwe-w/ |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Vega failed to win the title from Ripley at Backlash but received a standing ovation from the hometown crowd after the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 6, 2023 |title=WWE Backlash results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes, Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest in a Street Fight, Rhea Ripley vs. Zelina Vega for the Smackdown Women's Title, Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky for the Raw Women's Title, Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed in a Triple Threat for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/06/wwe-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-bad-bunny-vs-damian-priest-in-a-street-fight-rhea-ripley-vs-zelina-vega-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/ |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Vega defeated [[Lacey Evans]] to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank (2023)|2023]] women's [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] on the June 2 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 2, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (6/2): Barnett's review of Roman Reigns' celebration of 1,000 days as WWE Universal Champion, LA Knight vs. Montez Ford and Zelina Vega vs. Lacey Evans in Money in the Bank qualifying matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/02/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-2-barnetts-review-of-roman-reigns-celebration-of-1000-days-as-wwe-universal-champion-la-knight-vs-montez-ford-and-zelina-vega-vs-lacey-evans-i/ |access-date=June 3, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Vega and her stablemate Escobar failed to win their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches in the [[Money in the Bank (2023)|namesake event]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Usos triumph over Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa at WWE Money in the Bank g |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref> On the August 25 episode of ''SmackDown'', as Vega previously defeated the [[WWE Women's Champion]] [[Iyo Sky]] before winning the title, Vega challenged Sky for the championship, however, was unsuccessful.<ref name="SmackDown08252023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/25/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-8-25-barnetts-review-of-the-bray-wyatt-and-terry-funk-tributes-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-u-s-champ-rey-mysterio-vs-grayson-w/|title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (8/25): Barnett's review of the Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk tributes, Iyo Sky vs. Zelina Vega for the WWE Women's Championship, U.S. Champ Rey Mysterio vs. Grayson Waller|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=August 25, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826065415/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/25/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-8-25-barnetts-review-of-the-bray-wyatt-and-terry-funk-tributes-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-u-s-champ-rey-mysterio-vs-grayson-w/|archive-date=August 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the November 10 episode of ''SmackDown'', Escobar defected from LWO and removed Vega, Wilde and Del Toro from Legado del Fantasma the following week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=November 10, 2023 |title=Santos Escobar Turns On Rey Mysterio And LWO On 11/10 WWE SmackDown {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/santos-escobar-turns-rey-mysterio-and-lwo-1110-wwe-smackdown |access-date=November 11, 2023 |website=Fightful |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=November 17, 2023 |title=WWE's Santos Escobar Reveals Why He Turned on Rey Mysterio and Leaves The LWO on SmackDown |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwes-santos-escobar-reveals-why-he-turned-on-rey-mysterio-and-leaves-the-lwo-on-smackdown/ |access-date=November 18, 2023 |website=ComicBook |language=en}}</ref>

At Night 2 of the [[2024 WWE Draft]], LWO were drafted to the Raw brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 30, 2024 |title=WWE Draft Tracker: The full list of wrestlers to Raw and Smackdown |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/30/wwe-draft-tracker-the-full-list-of-wrestlers-to-raw-and-smackdown/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430062711/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/30/wwe-draft-tracker-the-full-list-of-wrestlers-to-raw-and-smackdown/ |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Film
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2012
|''[[Dorothy and the Witches of Oz]]''
|Astoria
|<ref name=Official/>
|-
|2013
|Army of the Damned
|Lawson
|
|-
|2015
|Hope Bridge
|Amanda
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Fighting with My Family]]''
|[[AJ Lee]]
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldman|first=Eric|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/21/the-rock-evokes-cm-punk-and-aj-lee-in-a-big-way-for-crowd-at-wwe-show|title=The Rock evokes CM Punk and AJ Lee in a big way for crowd at WWE show|date=February 21, 2017|access-date=February 21, 2017|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
|}


== Other media ==
== Other media ==
Trinidad took part in the 2012 film ''[[Dorothy and the Witches of Oz]]''.<ref name=Official/> She also appeared in the critically acclaimed documentary ''Children of 9/11'' and on the first anniversary of ''September 11 Memorial Ceremony'' participated in the reading of victim names.<ref name=Official/> Trinidad will portray [[AJ Lee]] in the upcoming film ''[[Fighting with My Family]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldman|first=Eric|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/21/the-rock-evokes-cm-punk-and-aj-lee-in-a-big-way-for-crowd-at-wwe-show|title=The Rock evokes CM Punk and AJ Lee in a big way for crowd at WWE show|date=February 21, 2017|accessdate=February 21, 2017|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
She appeared in the documentary ''Children of 9/11'', and on the first and twentieth anniversaries of the September 11 Memorial Ceremony, she participated in the reading of victim names.<ref name=Official/> She has said that [[Dwayne Johnson]] (aka The Rock) inspired her to act in films.<ref name="PWInsider Jan 2014">{{cite web|last=Scherer|first=Dave|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82960|title=Rosita of TNA fame talks about the effect The Rock has had on her career|website=PWInsider|date=January 20, 2014|access-date=July 14, 2017}}</ref>


Trinidad appears as a non-playable manager in ''[[WWE 2K19]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rumbleramble.com/complete-wwe-2k19-roster/|title=Complete WWE 2K19 Roster|last=Cole|first=Caitlin|date=December 19, 2018|website=Rumble Ramble|language=en-US|access-date=April 16, 2019|archive-date=April 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416174956/https://rumbleramble.com/complete-wwe-2k19-roster/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and then as a playable character in WWE Mayhem, WWE Universe, WWE Champions, ''[[WWE SuperCard]]'', ''[[WWE 2K20]]'', ''[[WWE 2K23]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K24]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k20-all-the-playable-wrestlers-on-the-roster/2900-2963/10/|title=WWE 2K20: All The Playable Wrestlers On The Roster|last=Elfring|first=Matt|date=August 7, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2019|publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Trinidad resides in [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Peltz|first=Jennifer|url=http://www.tampabay.com/news/nation/now-adults-children-of-911-draw-inspiration-from-tragedy/2292740|title=Now adults, children of 9/11 draw inspiration from tragedy|work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=September 9, 2016|accessdate=February 21, 2017}}</ref>


Trinidad also features in ''[[Street Fighter&nbsp;6]]'' as an in-game commentator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/street-fighter-6-real-time-commentary-feature-adds-thea-trinidad|title=Street Fighter 6 Real-Time Commentary Feature adds Thea Trinidad|last=Romano|first=Sal|date=January 29, 2023|access-date=February 24, 2023|publisher=Gematsu}}</ref> In August 2023, Trinidad alongside New Zealand professional wrestler [[Cheree Crowley]] (best known as Dakota Kai), launched a new podcast called "ZELVXandCharlieGirl".<ref>{{cite web |last1=THOMAS |first1=JEREMY |title=WWE News: Dakota Kai & Zelina Vega Launching New Podcast, Beth Phoenix On Edge's 25 Year Celebration |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-dakota-kai-zelina-vegapodcast-beth-phoenix-edge-25-year/ |website=411MANIA |access-date=August 20, 2023 |language=en-US |date=August 18, 2023}}</ref>
On the tenth anniversary of [[September 11 attacks|9/11]], Trinidad spoke about her father in an out-of-character interview on TNA's [[No Surrender (2011)|No Surrender]] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_53179.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA No Surrender PPV results 9/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – three-way TNA Title match, BFG Series finals|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 11, 2011|accessdate=September 11, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> She is the cousin of professional wrestler [[Amazing Red]].<ref name=CageMatch>{{cite web|title=Profile|publisher=CageMatch|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10147&gimmick=Rosita|accessdate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> Trinidad admitted [[Dwayne Johnson|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] inspired her to take parts in films, and she has said she wanted to be the female [[Rey Mysterio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82960|title=ROSITA OF TNA FAME TALKS ABOUT THE EFFECT THAT THE ROCK HAS HAD ON HER CAREER - PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|accessdate=July 14, 2017}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
Trinidad is Catholic.<ref>https://twitter.com/Zelina_VegaWWE/status/45651813717913600</ref>
In 2018, Trinidad married Dutch professional wrestler [[Malakai Black|Tom Büdgen]], also known as Malakai Black.<ref>{{cite web|last=Satin|first=Ryan|author-link=Ryan Satin|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/aleister-black-zelina-vega-married/|title=Aleister Black And Zelina Vega Recently Got Married|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=February 2, 2019|work=Pro Wrestling Sheet}}</ref> She resides in [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Peltz|first=Jennifer|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/nation/now-adults-children-of-911-draw-inspiration-from-tragedy/2292740/|title=Now adults, children of 9/11 draw inspiration from tragedy|work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=September 9, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2017}}</ref>

On the 10th anniversary of the [[September 11 attacks]], Trinidad spoke about her father who died as a result of the terrorist attack in an out-of-character interview on TNA's [[No Surrender (2011)|No Surrender]] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_53179.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA No Surrender PPV results 9/11: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – three-way TNA Title match, BFG Series finals|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 11, 2011|access-date=September 11, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
She appeared at the 20th anniversary of the [[9/11]] attacks, and honoured her father as she read out his name. She has described herself as "[[vegan]] athlete" to social media, including YouTube.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nissen |first1=Edan |date=December 7, 2020 |title=14 Wrestlers Who Are Vegan Or Vegetarian |url=https://www.thesportster.com/vegan-vegetarian-pro-wrestlers/ |work=TheSportster |access-date=March 15, 2024}}</ref>


Trinidad is a [[cosplay]]er and often dresses as characters from anime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Haley |date=September 22, 2024 |title=Zelina Vega's Cosplay Countdown: First Look at WWE Star's Spine-Tingling Tokyo Ghoul Cosplay (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/zelina-vega-cosplay-countdown-first-look-at-wwe-tokyo-ghoul-cosplay-exclusive/ |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US |access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Haley |date=October 28, 2024 |title=Zelina Vega's Cosplay Countdown: She & Rhea Ripley Pay Tribute to Death Note (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/zelina-vegas-cosplay-countdown-rhea-ripley-pay-tribute-to-death-note/ |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US |access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwaenie |first=Chike |date=January 4, 2024 |title=WWE Star Zelina Vega Cosplays as Sailor Moon's Iconic Queen Serenity |url=https://www.cbr.com/wwe-zelina-vega-sailor-moon-queen-serenity-cosplay/ |website=CBR |access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref>
Trinidad is married to Thomas Budgen aka Aleister Black in 2018
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== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**[[PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year|Inspirational Wrestler of the Year]] (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324322811|title=Rosita wins PWI Inspirational Wrestler award|date=December 29, 2011|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|work=WrestleView|accessdate=December 19, 2011}}</ref><ref name="PWI Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|publisher=[[Kappa Publishing Group]]|accessdate=February 21, 2017}}</ref>
**[[PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year|Inspirational Wrestler of the Year]] (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324322811|title=Rosita wins PWI Inspirational Wrestler award|date=December 29, 2011|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|work=WrestleView|access-date=December 19, 2011}}</ref><ref name="PWI Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|publisher=[[Kappa Publishing Group]]|access-date=February 21, 2017|archive-date=January 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**Ranked No. 31 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Female 50]]'' in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2011.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2011|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=February 21, 2017}}</ref>
**Manager of the Year (2018)<ref>https://superluchas.com/aj-styles-y-becky-lynch-lideran-los-premios-pwi-2018/</ref>
*'''[[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'''
**Ranked No. 31 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the [[PWI Female 50]] in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2011.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2011|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=February 21, 2017}}</ref>
**[[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]]<ref name=VictoryRoad2011/>
*'''[[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'''
* '''[[Women's Wrestling Fan Awards]]'''
**[[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship]] ([[TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) – with [[Sarah Stock|Sarita]]<ref name=OfficialRosita/><ref name=VictoryRoad2011/>
** Best Manager of the Year (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/fan-awards-2017-winners-revealed/14/|title=BEST MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2017|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team WWE raw women's championship Championship|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[Queen of the Ring tournament|Queen of the Ring]] ([[Crown Jewel (2021)|2021]])<ref name="CrownJewel2021"/>


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Zelina Vega
Vega in 2018
Birth nameThea Megan Trinidad
Born (1990-12-27) December 27, 1990 (age 34)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2018)​
FamilyAmazing Red (cousin)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Divina Fly
Queen Zelina[1]
Rosita
Thea Trinidad
Zelina Vega[1]
Billed height5 ft 1 in (155 cm)[2]
Billed fromQueens, New York, U.S.[1]
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[3]
Trained byJavi-Air
Azrieal
Arturo Beristain
Tony Salazar
WWE Performance Center
DebutFebruary 20, 2010[4]
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2020–present
Genres
Followers100K
Last updated: October 6, 2024

Thea Megan Trinidad Büdgen[5] (born December 27, 1990) is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Zelina Vega and is a member of the Latino World Order. She is a former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, and the inaugural winner of the Queen's Crown tournament (2021).

Trinidad is also known for her time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as Rosita, where she was a one-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion with Sarita, and for various independent promotions under her real name. She debuted on WWE's NXT brand in 2017 under the ring name Zelina Vega, where she predominantly served as the manager of Andrade "Cien" Almas. WWE released Trinidad in November 2020, but re-signed her less than six months later.[6] Trinidad's ring name was temporarily changed to Queen Zelina after her Queen's Crown tournament win.

Trinidad portrayed fellow professional wrestler AJ Lee in the 2019 biographical film Fighting with My Family.

Early life

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Zelina Vega was born as Thea Megan Trinidad in the Queens borough of New York City on December 27, 1990, and is of Afro-Latin Puerto Rican descent.[7][8] She grew up watching professional wrestling with her father and younger brother Timothy,[7][9] and was inspired by Rey Mysterio and Lita.[10] Her parents divorced when she and her brother were young, though they remained friends. She practiced swimming and baseball at school.[7] When she was 10 years old, her father, Michael Angel Trinidad, was killed in the September 11 attacks; he had worked as a telecom analyst for Cantor Fitzgerald at the World Trade Center,[7][9] and was on the 103rd floor of the North Tower when it collapsed.

Her mother, Monique Ferrer, approached StoryCorps with the story of how she and her husband had met and what she experienced on the day of the attacks with his death, which StoryCorps used to create a short cartoon titled Always a Family as a way of honoring his memory.[11] She has said it was because of her father that made her enter the wrestling business. She was featured in an NBC special, titled Children of 9/11, on September 5, 2011.[7][12] Growing up, she also worked as a counselor on a camp for children that had lost parents on 9/11 and also participated in charitable causes such as Habitat for Humanity with Tuesday's Children after Hurricane Katrina.[7]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2010–2011)

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At the age of 17, Trinidad began training under Javi-Air, Azrieal, and T. J. Perkins.[7] Trinidad made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Divina Fly for National Wrestling Superstars (NWS) on February 20, 2010, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where she competed against Brittney Savage in a losing effort.[13] On the August 21 NWS event, Fly competed against Niya in a losing effort.[13] On October 1 at an NWS event, Trinidad, now under the ring name Snookie Fly, teamed up with Judas Young and Mike Dennis in a losing effort to Brittney Savage and Team Supreme (Corvis Fear and Nicky Oceans) in a mixed-tag-team match.[13]

On February 20, 2010, she made her debut for Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU), under the ring name Divina Fly in a losing effort against Brittney Savage.[7] On June 26, 2010, Divina Fly and Niya, collectively known as The Fly Girls, competed for the WSU Tag Team Championships but lost to the reigning champions, Cindy Rogers and Jana.[7] On September 11, 2010, Divina Fly won a match against newcomer Candy Cartwright with a Fly Cutter.[7]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2011–2013)

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Main article: Mexican America (professional wrestling)
Rosita (left) as part of Mexican America
Rosita (left) and Sarita as the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions

After being discovered by Tommy Dreamer,[7] Trinidad wrestled in a tryout dark match at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) Impact! television tapings on January 11, 2011, losing to Angelina Love.[14] On January 27 it was reported that Trinidad had signed a contract with the promotion.[15] On the February 10 episode of Impact!, Trinidad, under the ring name Rosita debuted as the storyline cousin of Sarita in an eight-woman tag team match, where the two of them teamed with Madison Rayne and Tara and defeated Angelina Love, Mickie James, Velvet Sky and Winter, when Rosita pinned Sky.[16]

In February 2011, Rosita and Sarita defeated Angelina Love and Velvet Sky to earn a shot at Love's and Winter's TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship.[17] On March 13 at Victory Road, Rosita and Sarita defeated Love and Winter to win the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship, with Sarita proclaiming that their victory would start a Mexican takeover of TNA.[18] On the following episode of Impact!, the alliance of Rosita, Sarita and Hernandez was named Mexican America. The three of them were then defeated in a six-person street fight by Love, Winter and Matt Morgan.[19] On March 24, the three were joined by Anarquia.[20] In the following weeks Rosita and Sarita successfully defended the Knockouts Tag Team Championship first against The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) and then against Madison Rayne and Tara.[21][22] They made their third successful defense on the June 16 episode of Impact Wrestling, defeating Velvet Sky and Ms. Tessmacher, following outside interference from ODB.[23] Rosita and Sarita lost the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship to Ms. Tessmacher and Tara on July 12 at the tapings of the July 21 episode of Impact Wrestling.[24][25] They received a rematch on August 7 at Hardcore Justice, but were defeated by Tessmacher and Tara.[26] On the March 22, 2012, episode of Impact Wrestling, Rosita and Sarita again failed to recapture the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, when they were defeated by Eric Young and ODB.[27]

On April 19 episode of TNA Impact, Rosita and Sarita teamed up with Madison Rayne and Gail Kim in a losing effort to Brooke Tessmacher, Tara, Velvet Sky and Mickie James.[28] Rosita and Sarita were given another title opportunity on April 15 at Lockdown, but were once again defeated by Eric Young and ODB, this time in a steel cage match.[29] Afterwards, both Rosita and Sarita went inactive from TNA, while Anarquia left the promotion and Hernandez turned face, effectively ending Mexican America.[30][31] After months of inactivity, it was reported on January 9, 2013, that Trinidad's contract with TNA had expired and she had parted ways with the promotion.[32]

Independent circuit (2011–2017)

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In late August 2011, Rosita traveled to Mexico to attend an event held by the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) promotion, for which Sarita regularly works under the ring name Dark Angel. During Rosita's stay in Mexico, she was trained by CMLL trainers, Arturo Beristain and Tony Salazar, and was eventually offered a contract with the promotion, which she, however, could not sign due to TNA's working relationship with rival promotion AAA.[33][34] Just days later, Rosita appeared on AAA's television program, Sin Límite, promoting a storyline, where wrestlers from TNA were invading the promotion.[35]

On May 14, 2011, Rosita made her in-ring debut for Family Wrestling Entertainment (FWE) at the Meltdown pay-per-view, losing to fellow knockout Winter with Christy Hemme as the special guest referee.[3][36] Rosita and Winter had three rematches, first on August 20 at Empire City Showdown, the second on November 15 at Fallout and the third on December 17 at Haastility; all were won by Winter.[36] Rosita made her return to the promotion on March 24, 2012, at the Welcome to the Rumble pay-per-view, where she unsuccessfully challenged Maria Kanellis for FWE Women's Championship in a three-way match, after Winter pinned her to become the new champion.[36][37]

On May 6, 2015, Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Trinidad as part of their roster.[38] She debuted for the promotion on June 12, 2015, where she defeated Lei'D Tapa at the first show of the GFW Grand Slam Tour in Jackson, Tennessee. On August 20, 2015, her profile was removed from GFW website.

On July 17, 2015, Trinidad made her debut in Ring of Honor (ROH), managing Austin Aries. On September 2, 2016, she joined Shine Wrestling, debuting on Shine 37, which she ended up defeating Stormie Lee. On September 20, 2016, she made her debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom, defeating Kris Wolf.[39]

WWE (2017–present)

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Managing Andrade (2017–2020)

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On March 4, 2013, Trinidad took part in a tryout for WWE.[40] She made several brief appearances in the promotion in 2014, including as one of Adam Rose's "rosebuds",[41] and lost a match against NXT Women's Champion Asuka on the October 26, 2016, episode of NXT.[42]

Vega with Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans in April 2018

By June 2017, Trinidad had signed a contract with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center.[43] She started appearing on NXT with the June 9 episode, where she confronted Andrade "Cien" Almas about his behavior and slapped him.[44] On the July 19 episode of NXT, she accompanied Almas as he attacked Cezar Bononi and retreated from No Way Jose.[45] Under the name Zelina Vega, she was established as the heel manager of Almas, who defeated No Way Jose on August 9 episode of NXT.[46] At NXT TakeOver: WarGames on November 18, Vega accompanied Almas to a match against Drew McIntyre for the NXT Championship, where she interfered by attempting to perform a hurricanrana on McIntyre, failing on the first attempt, but managed to perform a hurricanrana driver on him later in the match before Almas captured the title.[47] On January 27, 2018, at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, during Almas' title defense against Johnny Gargano, Vega interfered and performed a diving hurricanrana on Gargano, resulting in her being attacked by Gargano's wife, Candice LeRae, while Almas eventually won the match.[48] On January 28 at Royal Rumble, Vega made her first main roster appearance as she accompanied Almas in his entrance as number 7 during the Royal Rumble match.[49] On the April 18 episode of NXT, Vega was accompanied by Almas during her first televised match in which she was defeated by Candice LeRae. This turned out to be Vega's and Almas' last appearances in NXT.[50]

On April 17 during the Superstar Shake-up, Vega and Almas were both drafted to the SmackDown brand.[51] Vega made her debut for the brand on May 15, accompanying Almas in a match against a local wrestler.[52] On the July 31 episode of SmackDown, Vega had her first match on the brand, defeating Lana.[53] She and Almas defeated Lana and Rusev at SummerSlam on August 19.[54] At Evolution on October 28, Vega competed in a battle royal for a future women's championship match, but was eliminated by eventual winner Nia Jax.[55] At WrestleMania 35 on April 7, she participated in the Women's Battle Royal but failed to win.[56]

During the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up, both Zelina and Andrade were drafted to the Raw brand.[57] On April 22 however, Zelina was moved back to the SmackDown brand.[58] As part of the 2019 Draft in October, Vega and Almas (now renamed Andrade) were drafted to the Raw brand. Vega assisted Andrade most of the times and helped him retain the United States Championship on various occasions. Vega participated in the women's Royal Rumble match at the namesake pay-per-view on January 26 at #25 but was eliminated by Shayna Baszler.[59] With Andrade and new tag team partner Angel Garza arguing and fighting each other constantly, Vega appeared to end her association with her clients on the September 14 edition of Raw, interrupting and confronting Asuka after she defeated Mickie James, initiating a feud.[60] The following week, Vega defeated James to earn a title match against Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship at Clash of Champions on September 27,[61][62] which she lost via submission.[63]

As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Vega was drafted to the SmackDown brand.[64] On November 13, 2020, WWE announced that they had released Trinidad from her contract.[65] That same day, Trinidad had tweeted her support for unionization in professional wrestling.[66] It was later reported that the release was due to Trinidad's opposition to WWE "requiring talents to acquiesce control" of their accounts on third-party platforms.[67]

Queen Zelina (2021–2022)

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Nearly eight months after her initial release, Vega returned on the July 2, 2021, episode of SmackDown, where it was announced that she would be competing in the 2021 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match; she made her in-ring return the same night in a loss to Liv Morgan.[68] At the event on July 18, she failed to win the match.[69] On the August 27 episode of SmackDown, she competed in a fatal four-way elimination match to determine the #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship, which was won by Bianca Belair.[70]

Vega, with specially designed ring gear, was originally scheduled to wrestle on the September 10, 2021, episode of SmackDown held in Madison Square Garden but her match was ultimately cut for time. Vince McMahon later personally apologized to Vega for this.[71] As part of the 2021 Draft, Vega was drafted to the Raw brand, which took effect on October 22.[72]

Before that, Vega entered the inaugural Queen's Crown tournament, representing SmackDown, where she defeated Toni Storm in the first round[73] and Carmella in the semi-finals.[74] At Crown Jewel on October 21, Vega defeated Raw's Doudrop in the finals to win the tournament and be crowned "Queen"; her first accolade in WWE.[75] On the following episode of Raw, now officially a member of the Raw brand, Vega had a coronation for her victory, where she was adorned with a crown, cape, and scepter, and her ring name was changed to Queen Zelina; she defeated Doudrop in a rematch using her scepter.[76] On the November 8 episode of Raw, she competed in a fatal five-way match to determine the #1 contender to the Raw Women's Championship, which was won by Liv Morgan.[77] She participated in the 5 on 5 Survivor Series elimination match at Survivor Series on November 21, but was eliminated by Toni Storm.[78]

On the following episode of Raw, Queen Zelina and Carmella defeated Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, marking Queen Zelina's first title in WWE.[79] On the January 3. 2022 episode of Raw, they retained the titles against Ripley and A.S.H. in a rematch.[80] At Royal Rumble on January 29, she entered at #7, eliminating Sasha Banks before she was eliminated by Ripley.[81] On the second night of WrestleMania 38 on April 3, Queen Zelina and Carmella lost the titles in a fatal four-way tag team match to Sasha Banks and Naomi, which also involved Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley and Natalya and Shayna Baszler, ending their reign at 131 days.[82] In May, it was reported that she was out of action due to an in-ring injury which required surgery.[83]

Latino World Order (2022–present)

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See also: Legado Del Fantasma and Latino World Order

After a seven-month hiatus, Vega returned on the October 7, 2022, episode of SmackDown, aligning herself with Legado Del Fantasma and attacking Hit Row.[84] At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2023, Vega entered the Women's Royal Rumble match at #21. She eliminated Xia Li before being eliminated by Lacey Evans.[85] On the March 10 episode of Smackdown, Vega joined Legado Del Fantasma in helping Rey Mysterio against The Judgment Day, turning face for the first time in her WWE career.[86] On the March 31 episode of SmackDown, Rey reformed the Latino World Order and invited Legado Del Fantasma to join as a token of appreciation for aiding him in his fight against his son, Dominik Mysterio, and The Judgment Day.[87][88] On the April 21 episode of SmackDown, Vega requested a match against The Judgment Day's Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women's Championship at Backlash, which was granted by WWE Official Adam Pearce.[89][90] Vega failed to win the title from Ripley at Backlash but received a standing ovation from the hometown crowd after the match.[91] Vega defeated Lacey Evans to qualify for the 2023 women's Money in the Bank ladder match on the June 2 episode of SmackDown.[92] Vega and her stablemate Escobar failed to win their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches in the namesake event.[93] On the August 25 episode of SmackDown, as Vega previously defeated the WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky before winning the title, Vega challenged Sky for the championship, however, was unsuccessful.[94]

On the November 10 episode of SmackDown, Escobar defected from LWO and removed Vega, Wilde and Del Toro from Legado del Fantasma the following week.[95][96]

At Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft, LWO were drafted to the Raw brand.[97]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Dorothy and the Witches of Oz Astoria [7]
2013 Army of the Damned Lawson
2015 Hope Bridge Amanda
2019 Fighting with My Family AJ Lee [98]

Other media

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She appeared in the documentary Children of 9/11, and on the first and twentieth anniversaries of the September 11 Memorial Ceremony, she participated in the reading of victim names.[7] She has said that Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) inspired her to act in films.[10]

Trinidad appears as a non-playable manager in WWE 2K19[99] and then as a playable character in WWE Mayhem, WWE Universe, WWE Champions, WWE SuperCard, WWE 2K20, WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K24.[100]

Trinidad also features in Street Fighter 6 as an in-game commentator.[101] In August 2023, Trinidad alongside New Zealand professional wrestler Cheree Crowley (best known as Dakota Kai), launched a new podcast called "ZELVXandCharlieGirl".[102]

Personal life

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In 2018, Trinidad married Dutch professional wrestler Tom Büdgen, also known as Malakai Black.[103] She resides in Tampa, Florida.[104]

On the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Trinidad spoke about her father who died as a result of the terrorist attack in an out-of-character interview on TNA's No Surrender pay-per-view.[105] She appeared at the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and honoured her father as she read out his name. She has described herself as "vegan athlete" to social media, including YouTube.[106]

Trinidad is a cosplayer and often dresses as characters from anime.[107][108][109]

Championships and accomplishments

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