WWE Backlash 2023 provided the fans with some exciting matches. Fans were especially impressed during Zelina Vega’s match against Rhea Ripley. Ripley defended her WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Despite putting up a tough fight, Vega fell short against Mami and suffered a defeat.
However, the match was filled with several impressive spots including a 619 and a hard-hitting ‘Riptide’ from Rhea Ripley.
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The fans were particularly impressed with one spot which stole their hearts. The Chancla or the slipper is a very close object to Hispanic families and is often used to discipline children. Mid-way through the match, fans saw Zelina Vega grab a Chancla from her mother in the crowd and use it against Ripley.
WWE fans react to Zelina Vega’s use of Chancla during her match against Rhea Ripley
Vega’s use of a foreign object should have been a disqualification, but for some reason, it didn’t happen. However, the spot was nostalgic to several Latin American families, and the Puerto Rican crowd cheered on Vega as she used the Chancla.
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Fans on Twitter were thrilled with the spot as well and showed their approval.
ZELINA VEGA WITH THE CHANCLA #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/B8JUyQ1nPK
— FAR (@FAR5222) May 7, 2023
Classic LOL
— Carlin Amalfitano (@QueenJumbean76) May 7, 2023
The undefeated weapon, THE CHANCLA 🤣 https://t.co/caONFhBJ2b
— Erika Fernandez (@CurlsAndSports) May 7, 2023
i don’t think people understand the significance of seeing a chancla used on national tv to me. like i have never felt so seen. i love mi gente https://t.co/XPXWdh0UlB
— m 🏹 (@malthearcher) May 7, 2023
If your a hispanic kid, you know this very well and can relate🤣🤣#WWEBacklash https://t.co/wfyUUv74UB
— Jerry (@JerrBear4Lyfe) May 7, 2023
Rhea Ripley vs. Zelina Vega
What a great ovation and an emotional night for Zelina Vega. Her gear, the chancla spot and the standing ovation after the match was awesome. They did their thing between the ropes as well! Great stuff⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
— Wrassle Ratings (@WrassleRatings) May 7, 2023
ZELINA VEGA JUST WHIPPED OUT THE CHANCLA! #WWEBacklash
— Kyle (@kyler413) May 7, 2023
Zelina Vega just grabbed a Chancla from her mother in the crowd to spank Rhea Ripley with 🤣🤣🤣 I want her to do that to me… wait what, you heard nothing #WWEBacklash
— Depressed Nets Fan (@BKLYNKingShaun) May 7, 2023
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Ok Zelina Vega threw a chancla at Rhea Ripley – I'm dying.
— Villain Enterprises LLC (@ShadowKhan2k22) May 7, 2023
WWE Backlash 2023 has been one of the most entertaining PLEs, with several good matches. Fans were particularly impressed with Vega’s showing at the PLE and showed their support.
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With Rhea Ripley now done with Zelina Vega, whom do you think is her next challenger? She alongside Dominik Mysterio and The Judgment Day might have a different challenge next. Do let us know in the comments.