Zelina Vega Honors Late Father at 9/11 Memorial with Championship Belt

Zelina Vega, newly crowned WWE Women’s United States Champion, paid an emotional tribute to her late father, Michael Angel Trinidad, by bringing her championship belt to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, where his name is engraved. Trinidad, who died in the September 11 attacks while working in the World Trade Center, inspired Vega’s passion for wrestling, as he frequently took her and her brother to WWE events during their childhood. Vega described the experience as both joyful and bittersweet, expressing that fulfilling her long-held promise to honor her father at the memorial made the achievement real for her. She shared the moment with her mother via FaceTime and later visited her grandmother’s house, emphasizing the importance of family in her journey. Vega’s victory was not just a professional milestone but a deeply personal act of remembrance and legacy. She continues to aspire toward further championships, dedicating her ongoing wrestling career to her father’s memory.