Zelina Vega is one of the most important members of the LWO, but before that, the faction was known as Legado Del Fantasma. The name was not the only change that was made to the faction, as Zelina replaced Elektra Lopez in the stable when they were called up to the WWE main roster.
Appearing on Wrestling With Freddie with Freddie Prinze Jr, Zelina Vega explained how the change came about.
“I said the same thing. I was like, ‘He doesn’t need me, though.’ He’s a great wrestler and a great promo. Why does he need me? The way it was explained to me was, ‘the group is new to the main roster, you’re very known by the SmackDown audience, by putting him with you, people are like, what’s this about? We know her to be the heel manager, we know her to be the heel wrestler, if she’s introducing them, that means that’s what they’re about.’ It was really just to help make the transition for the fans easier to go, ‘that’s who they are.’ I was like, ‘Okay.’ Since then, it’s evolved so much. I didn’t really do all that much talking, to be honest. It’s evolved so much since now. Being with Rey, first of all, dream come true, what the hell. Eight year old Thea is like, ‘what is life?’ Now, having Rey on our side, and having LWO be a thing again, it’s crazy. Especially because Rey is like, ‘you’re the first female member of LWO ever.’ It’s crazy. We’re wrestlers in a team, not me managing wrestlers,”
Zelina Vega
As mentioned previously, Legado Del Fantasma came to be the LWO.
Zelina is still an important member of the faction despite losing a SmackDown Women’s Title match to Rhea Ripley earlier this month.
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