Exclusive: WWE’s Zelina Vega on hardships, honoring her late father, and chasing dreams

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2023 Streamy Awards, and among the stars in attendance was WWE Superstar Zelina Vega. The Puerto Rican professional wrestler, whose real name is Thea Megan Trinidad Büdgen, has an incredible story full of personal hardships, success, and passion.At 4’11, the small but mighty wrestler, actress, and gamer, was born in New York and grew up watching professional wrestling with her father Michael Trinidad, and younger brother Timothy. She tragically lost her dad in the September 11, 2001 attacks but continues to honor his legacy. “I actually have a ritual right before I go out,” she told HOLA!

USA on the red carpet. “I have a moment where I talk to my dad. I call my guardian angels. I go through my list: my dad, my uncle, my grandfather.

I mean, even my little puppy that I lost.”Vega continued, “So I get to talk to them and tell them to be there with me because, without them, I wouldn’t be where I am.

And even though they’re gone, I feel them making sure that I’m safe in the ring. I always say, ‘Make sure I’m safe, make sure I remember everything, make sure that the fans love it.’” Vega said she has their names written down on her knee pads, “So I feel them every time, every time.”Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White show off their muscles and wigs in ‘The Iron Claw’ first-look imageBad Bunny invites WWE fighter to a brawl in Puerto RicoInspired by Rey Mysterio and Lita, the 1st ever ‘Official Queen of the WWE’ has put in the work to get where she is today, overcoming personal struggles.