Adam Pearce Announces Zelina Vega’s Injury, Maxxine Dupri to Replace Her in WWE’s Queen of the Ring Tournamen

One Big Thing

Zelina Vega, a former Queen of the Ring winner, has been pulled from the WWE’s Queen of the Ring tournament due to injury. Maxxine Dupri will replace her in tonight’s match against Shayna Baszler.

Key Points

• WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce announced the news on X (formerly Twitter).
• Vega won the Queen of the Ring tournament in 2021.
• Dupri, still early in her in-ring career, receives the biggest opportunity of her young career.

Why It Matters

Vega’s injury is a significant blow to the tournament, as she was a strong contender to regain her crown. Her absence opens the door for Dupri to make a name for herself in the WWE. This news also highlights the unpredictable nature of the wrestling world, where injuries can drastically alter the course of events.

Lashley Also Injured

This isn’t the only injury affecting WWE’s tournaments. Bobby Lashley was also pulled from the King of the Ring tournament and replaced by Angelo Dawkins, who lost his first-round match to Tama Tonga.

What do you think about these last-minute changes to the Queen and King of the Ring tournaments? Will Dupri be able to seize this opportunity? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!