Jul 22, 7:00 PM
Zelina Vega may be trying to secure a new ring name
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Zelina Vega is seen at Netflix's premiere of WWE Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Images) | Variety via Getty Images Zelina Vega appears to be picking a new ring name as her 90-day non-compete clause with WWE expires soon. Vega — along with her husband, Aleister Black — was among the large group of wrestlers released by WWE this spring. The name “Zelina Vega” that she used during her two runs with WWE is owned by the company, as is reportedly “Queen Zelina,” which she was known by for a period of time after winning the Queen of the Ring tournament in 2021. Vega, whose real name is Thea Trinidad Büdgen, seemingly wants to be billed as “Xelina” following her return to the ring. She filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for “Xelina” on July 20. The USPTO accepted her application, which is notable for also including language that seemingly describe