Zelina Vega Talks Using Amazing Red's Finisher, Vince McMahon Praising Her

Following her victory at Crown Jewel and becoming the first ever Queen's Crown winner in WWE, Zelina Vega interviewed Sports Illustrated and spoke about Vince McMahon coming up to her after the match.

“Vince [McMahon] walked up to me after the match in the back and said, ‘You walked in here queen, and now it’s official.' I almost lost it. This is finally my time to show out to everyone who I am. I’m not in anyone’s shadow. This is my time to show why I am a star. Queen Zelina, it feels so incredible to say that. I’m bringing it to Spanish, too—La Reina, that’s me. It feels absolutely right to say that. This is me, and it is mine. It’s been a hell of a journey, and I’m looking forward to continuing my story as Queen Zelina. Every time I step into the ring, I feel like I have to prove myself. I take this opportunity in WWE very seriously. This is my time, and it starts now.”

Vega finished off Doudrop in the finals with the Code Red, which was a nod to her cousin Amazing Red.

“That Code Red wasn’t just a move for the match. And it wasn’t just about my journey in WWE. This is my journey in life, and up to this point, it is the greatest moment of my career. That Code Red wasn’t just a wrestling move; it was an exclamation point. It was me representing my family. That’s my cousin’s move. Amazing Red deserves so much credit for what he’s done, so that was for him. That was for my dad, too. And that was for me, to solidify my place and show that I belong here.”

Vega's reign beings tonight on RAW.