Xelina honors her late father at the 9/11 Memorial
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Former WWE wrestler Xelina, also known as Zelina Vega, marked the 25-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by reflecting on her father, Michael Trinidad. Trinidad was an analyst who worked in the World Trade Center and was among the casualties in 2001. During a recent interview on Busted Open Radio, Xelina discussed the emotional significance of bringing her former WWE Women's United States Championship belt to the 9/11 Memorial. She noted that keeping her father's memory alive remains a personal priority despite the challenges of navigating public life and her own mental health. Xelina won the Women's United States Championship on the April 25, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown before losing the title to Giulia after a 63-day reign.
- •Xelina is the daughter of Michael Trinidad, who died during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
- •Xelina brought her WWE Women's United States Championship to the 9/11 Memorial as a tribute to her father.
- •She won the championship by defeating Chelsea Green on April 25, 2025.
- •Her title reign lasted 63 days before concluding with a loss to Giulia.
- 4:40 PMWrestling Inc — Xelina (FKA Zelina Vega) Talks Being Able To Bring WWE US Title To 9/11 Memorial
"Former WWE star Zelina Vega recalls fond memories of her late father and later bringing the Women's United States Championship to the 9/11 Memorial.
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