Current AEW Star Admits That Zelina Vega’s Incredible Backlash Moment Forced Tears Out of Her Eyes; Wishes To Do Something Similar Someday

WWE Backlash 2023 was indeed special, as it aired from beautiful Puerto Rico with it being WWE’s first major outing there in the past 18 years. The warm crowd exceeded expectations by giving the stars the warmest welcome. Backlash took place on May 7 and it seems like the people are yet to process all the cherishable moments it brought. One of the most exciting matches on the card was Rhea Ripley vs Zelina Vega. While Ripley won the match, retaining his SmackDown Championship title against Vega, the latter won many hearts, including that of AEW’s top star

Thunder Rossa was in tears while Zelina Vega made his entrance at Backslash

Backlash was significantly special for Zelina Vega, as she belongs to Puerto Rico. The crowd had another level of emotional meltdown seeing their homegrown girl on the big stage. They gave a massive ovation as she walked down the entrance ramp. The star with the Puerto Rican flag on her shoulder couldn’t hold her tears as well.

It brought a surreal moment to the entire arena. AEW star Thunder Rosa recently recalled that splendid moment and articulated her feelings.

Speaking to the busted open radio, the former AEW Women’s World Champion noted, ‘When Zelina Vega came out, I really cried. I remember when Thea Trinidad [Zelina Vega] came to STARDOM in 2015 and I saw her struggle, when I saw her in Puerto Rico with her people, it was such a beautiful moment… Even though she didn’t win the title, she won even more than that.’

Expressing her desire to experience such a priceless moment sometime in her life, Rossa added. ”Every time I watch it, I cry. I don’t know if I will ever get to do something as big as that.”

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Fans’ emotions while rooting for Vega were so magical that they even moved her opponent, Rhea Ripley.

Rhea Ripley got emotional witnessing her opponent’s special moment

During a recent interview with Cheap Heat podcast, the RAW Women’s Champion Ripley admitted living the moment to the fullest and relating it to herself. The Eradicator’s hard exterior softened while seeing the emotional reception of Vega by her homeland’s crowd. She even felt guilty when the crowd chanted her name for once, as she feared that it might ruin Vega’s special moment.

Ripley noted, ‘I can only imagine the emotions that she’s feeling right now and then seeing her walk out with the flag, go to her family, hug them, get in the ring, and get so emotional life on camera when I know that she’s not a very emotional showing person, it was hard for me to play off it in a way that Rhea Ripley would because [I felt it personally]. I wanted to smile with her, but I wouldn’t.’

What’s your take on the beautiful display of affection and appreciation toward Vega by the Puerto Rican crowd? Let us know in the comments.

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