"No script, no gimmicks" - Former champion seemingly fires shots at WWE following SummerSlam omission
A popular WWE Superstar has seemingly fired shots at the Stamford-based company following her omission from the SummerSlam matchcard. The name in question is LWO member Zelina Vega.
The 33-year-old is currently involved in a heated rivalry with the newly formed faction featuring Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark. Last week on Monday Night RAW, the trio attacked Zelina backstage, where The Queen of Spades stomped on Vega's already injured arm. Zelina Vega recently took to Instagram to send a strong message following her absence from SummerSlam.
The RAW Superstar posted a video of herself cutting an intense promo, where she talked about her family, fans, her struggles growing up, and also her late father. Vega further warned her current rivals and claimed she would soon win the Women's World Championship and place the title on her father's grave. She further broke character and seemingly took shots at WWE, claiming it is neither a storyline nor a gimmick but just reality.
"No script. No gimmicks. This.. is reality.. and in that reality, I am indestructible 🦾 z v," she wrote in the caption.
Zelina Vega addresses her absence from WWE SummerSlam
Zelina Vega's last in-ring appearance on a premium live event was at Royal Rumble earlier this year. Several fans believed it would change after she confronted Liv Morgan and challenged her for the Women's World Championship. The two, however, competed in a title match on the go-home edition of Monday Night RAW for Money in the Bank, which saw the 30-year-old retain her title after interference from Dominik Mysterio.
On the red-brand show after the premium live event, Vega teamed up with Rey Mysterio to take on Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio in a Mixed Tag Team match. Unfortunately, the babyfaces lost the bout as "Dirty" Dom pinned his father for the first time. After the contest ended, Rhea Ripley made her return from injury to go after Morgan, ousting Zelina from the title picture.
Ahead of SummerSlam, Zelina took to X/Twitter to send a message to her fans. The former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion mentioned she was sad about not being part of the show. However, she assured to get into the mix of things as soon as Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley settle their feud.
Liv Morgan retained her title at WWE SummerSlam after Dominik Mysterio betrayed Rhea Ripley. It remains to be seen if The Eradicator will get another opportunity to win back the title she had to vacate due to injury.