WWE Backlash 2023 Results: Zelina Vega's Thrilling Performance Earns Praise From Puerto Rico

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At Backlash 2023, Rhea Ripley successfully defended her WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against the tenacious Zelina Vega, who dazzled the fervent crowd in Puerto Rico with her homage to her heritage. Vega's gear was inspired by the Puerto Rican flag, and her hair color paid homage to her beloved home island.

Despite her best efforts, which included utilizing a chancla and the 619, Ripley emerged victorious, securing the win with her signature move, the Riptide. Nonetheless, Vega was lauded with yet another standing ovation from her adoring home crowd, who were proud of their beloved daughter's impressive performance.



Following the WWE Draft, Ripley will be exclusively featured on Monday Night Raw, while Bianca Belair, who also retained her WWE Raw Women's Championship at Backlash, is now set to be exclusive to WWE SmackDown. It remains to be seen how the two champions will decide to swap their championship belts, which has piqued the curiosity of wrestling fans worldwide.

On Twitter, AEW's Malakai Black, Vega's husband, expressed his admiration for his wife's outstanding performance and the ovation she received, which attested to her immense popularity and talent.

Your moment in the sun, win or loss, your moment.

— Malakai Black (@malakaiblxck) May 7, 2023

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