As shocking as the releases were for fans, they appear to have caught many within the locker room off guard as well. With several high-profile names being let go by WWE, Zelina Vega opened up about her own departure during a livestream.
Speaking candidly, the former WWE Women’s United States champion shared her disbelief and emotional reaction upon learning the news. She revealed that the call informing her of the release came from an unexpected source, adding to the shock of the moment and underscoring just how sudden the decision was.
Zelina Vega Expected WWE Headquarters To Inform Her Of Release
Zelina Vega opened up about the exact moment she learned of her release, revealing that the call came in a way she didn’t expect. She explained that she initially anticipated seeing a familiar location pop up on her phone, but instead, it showed something entirely different.
Vega shared, “When people call me, usually it would say Stanford calling you, and that’s when your heart’s like, oh! But this time it said TKO, so it’s like, very telling. 5:09 p.m. is when I found out”.
While Vega indicated that the call came directly from TKO Group Holdings, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer offered a different perspective on who may ultimately be responsible for such decisions.
He suggested that authority likely rests within WWE’s internal leadership rather than higher corporate influence. Taking to X, Meltzer wrote, “Nobody above Levesque is saying who to cut. Maybe Nick Khan, maybe not. Ari Emanuel isn’t sitting there saying we have to fire Zelina and Kairi”.
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Regardless of where the final decision came from, whether it involved Triple H or Nick Khan, Vega’s release has come as a major shock. The situation has only added to growing fan frustration, with many continuing to voice their disappointment over the latest wave of cuts.
Zelina Vega Slams Reporter For Leaking WWE Release News Before She Was Notified
During the same livestream, Zelina Vega didn’t hold back her frustration, revealing that her release had been reported publicly before she was even informed. The situation clearly struck a nerve, as she called out wrestling journalist Sean Ross Sapp for breaking the news prematurely.
Expressing her anger and disbelief, Vega said, “The thing is, I was so shocked. But, yeah, I also would have appreciated it if Sean Ross Sapp or whoever announced it could have at least given me the decency to like let me do it myself first.”
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Given the circumstances, many fans have come to her defense, calling her reaction understandable as the clip continues to gain traction across social media. With Vega having recently been paired with Aleister Black on SmackDown, it now remains to be seen what lies ahead for both of them following this unexpected turn of events.
