Zelina Vega Revealed the Work Behind Her In-Ring
Zelina Vega credited Malakai Black and Rey Mysterio with helping develop her wrestling in a Busted Open Radio interview reported on July 21, 2024. She described detailed practice and direct feedback as she moved beyond a predominantly managerial presentation in WWE.
Two experienced teachers
Vega said Black, her husband, broke movements into individual details and clearly identified what she was doing correctly and what needed improvement. She valued that direct approach and said their work extended beyond the moves viewers had already seen on television.
Mysterio helped her learn the fundamentals of his signature 619. Vega explained that she wanted to perform it properly before using it on television, and that he spent time coaching her before shows and during live-event appearances.
Results that preceded the interview
Vega’s in-ring achievements already included the inaugural Queen’s Crown tournament. She defeated Doudrop in the final at Crown Jewel on October 21, 2021, winning with Code Red after avoiding a splash.
The following month, she and Carmella captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on Raw. Vega again used Code Red, this time against Nikki A.S.H., as the challengers defeated Nikki and Rhea Ripley.
By the 2024 interview, Vega was appearing with the Latino World Order and seeking more opportunities to demonstrate her wrestling. Her account highlighted the preparation behind that ambition, combining technical coaching from Black with Mysterio’s help adapting a familiar high-flying move.
Sources
- Wrestling Inc. / Busted Open Radio: Vega’s training comments
- WWE: Queen’s Crown final and finishing move
- WWE: Vega and Carmella’s tag-team championship victory
