The fans of WWE in general and Zelina Vega', whose real name is Trinidad Budgen, in particular, are not happy with her release from the sports entertainment. The netizens are venting their anger against the stars, who have failed to put their weight behind her, and CEO Vince McMahon for the company's new policy.
What is the Issue all about?
A week ago, the company made a shocking announcement with a short press release which read, "WWE has come to terms on the release of Zelina Vega. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors."
It came just minutes after Zelina Vega posted about "unionization." She tweeted, "I support unionization,[sic]" Wrestling observes are of the view that she was punished for lending her voice for forming a union for pro-wrestlers.
This has angered the fans, who have targeted the stars and Vince McMahon. A sample of their comments can be read below:
So now more news regarding #ZelinaVega she wanted to talk to Vince, he refused and was escorted from #SmackDown last week. This keeps getting ugly and like always, Vince comes out like a villain 🤦â€â™‚ï¸ #WWE
— Maverick Hunter Sergio (@SergRios89) November 20, 2020
#WWE staff, I hope you guys are supporting #ZelinaVega because your company has absolutely treated her like garbage, and you should all be rallying around her, not ignoring her. You're all complicit and it's disgusting that no one but Andrade & Paige said anything for days.
— Winter (@winterrocked) November 20, 2020
After hearing about #ZelinaVega's firing, I consider what was done a terrible business practice. Effective immediately, #WWE Raw, Smackdown, or NXT will have no place in my home. #AEW is all that remains. VKM I looked up to you during the Attitude Era, no longer.
— TYWIN LANNISTER the Devils Hand of Judgement. (@TywinResists) November 18, 2020
Yet, someone earning more money on Twitch than where she was employed, use Twitch is a breach in her contract ? Okay! 😂😂🤨 you can't support this at all.
— Francisco (@NeganoButcher) November 20, 2020
#Unionization #ZelinaVega pic.twitter.com/ZcN7TNOolF
The news about #ZelinaVega/Thea Trinidad's release last week from #WWE continues to evolve. Per @WOLiveOnline, Vince had Mark Carrano do his dirty work & escort her out of the building not wanting to at least meet w/her first. She's going to be fine. #BairTruth #SmackDown
— Jeff Bair😎🎙ï¸ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ (@RealJeffBair) November 20, 2020
When #AleisterBlack finds out #ZelinaVega released by WWE
— Film Production816 (@Filmpro816) November 13, 2020
Aleister Black: pic.twitter.com/fN22t4vlKg
However, she was fired for defying the new WWE policy on third-party platforms. The company had come up with a list of banned third-party platforms earlier this year.
Since she created an account on one such platform in the form of OnlyFans, which gives a platform for her to interact with her fan, she was released from the company. In the said platform the fans could find her exclusive videos, photos of "cosplays, lingerie, swimsuits" and more for the subscription fee of $30. In addition to it, she also had an account in Twitch, which was also on the banned list.
This was considered as a breach of contract by WWE, which wanted to strictly enforce the new policy. As a result, she was released from the company.
Zelina Vega was one of the fast-growing talents in WWE. It has to be noted that her husband Aleister Black is still in the company.
