WWE's Zelina Vega in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "So Pretty"

Zelina Vega is a powerhouse in the WWE, known not only for her fierce in-ring skills but also for her dedication to fitness and wellness. As a Tag Team champion and Queen’s Crown Tournament winner, she consistently pushes herself to new heights, both physically and mentally. Recently, she shared a fun TikTok video, dancing in her signature black workout top and gray sweatshirt, showcasing her vibrant personality. Behind the scenes, Vega stays committed to a vegan lifestyle and maintains a rigorous workout routine that includes powerlifting and Muay Thai. She’s not just about strength, though—her personal rituals, deep connection to family, and relentless work ethic make her a force to be reckoned with in every aspect of her life.

1. She’s Vegan

Vega shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. She revealed that she follows a vegan diet, and brings a lot of prepared meals with her. “I’m also a vegan. So, [that’s] an added annoyance as far as traveling goes, but I always come with my meals prepared.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Being a wrestler, Vega has to stay in shape. She tells Muscle and Fitness that she does a lot of different things to stay in shape. “My husband likes to make these, like, powerlifting routines for me and then we also mix it up with Muay Thai. So, it’s a lot of different things that I feel like helps me a lot in the ring, whether it’s strength wise, speed wise, so yeah, it’s tough but you gotta fit it in.”

3. She Connects With Her Family

Vega shared her pre-match ritual with HOLA! USA. “I actually have a ritual right before I go out. I have a moment where I talk to my dad. I call my guardian angels. I go through my list: my dad, my uncle, my grandfather. I mean, even my little puppy that I lost. So I get to talk to them and tell them to be there with me because, without them, I wouldn’t be where I am. And even though they’re gone, I feel them making sure that I’m safe in the ring. I always say, ‘Make sure I’m safe, make sure I remember everything, make sure that the fans love it.’”

4. She Embraces Things

When it comes to her career, Vega tells Busted Open Radio that she is embracing everything that happens to her. “I wanted to take in every single moment. And even in the times when you’re supposed to be the character and be in it and perform. I really try to take myself out of it for a second and just look around and say, wow. Even when me and Rey were coming out together. Mind you, Rey Mysterio, my hero is what I’ve looked up to since I was eight years old. To stand next to him, and we made our entrance, and we didn’t do what we normally did. We walked out, and we both kind of just looked around, and he said to me, ‘How cool is this?’”

5. She Worked Hard

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Vega opened up about how hard she worked to HOLA! USA. “I feel like my whole life has been a struggle from just everything that I started, whether it’s in WWE or, I mean, my gosh, I used to go from Connecticut into New York to take a train into the city to hop on a nine-hour bus ride to get all the way to North Carolina just to train for a weekend. So it’s things like that when you finally get to have a moment where you’re having a championship match or you’re getting to be in front of thousands of people, especially your people in Puerto Rico. That was a dream come true.”

Ivelisse Velez, a well-known wrestler, continues to dominate in the world of professional wrestling. Famous for her time with Lucha Underground, Velez recently shared some thrilling highlights from her latest match with Shine Wrestling on Instagram. She captioned the post with pride, "My best match of 2024 🤼‍♀️🇵🇷⚔️🇯🇵." With a career centered on breaking barriers and raising the bar for women’s wrestling, Velez has become a powerful voice for female athletes. From her dedication in the ring to her role as a dog owner and advocate for healthy living, Velez's journey continues to inspire. Her passion for promoting women's wrestling shines through, solidifying her as a trailblazer in the sport.

1. She Wrestles

Wrestling is the main way Velez stays in shape. The sport has a lot of health benefits. FloWrestling states, “Wrestlers learn from challenging one-on-one struggles against an opponent and also develop an awareness of diet and nutrition through the process of making weight. While not all wrestlers and coaches approach weight loss in healthy ways, when done correctly, this can teach a physical life skill that many young athletes may never learn.”

2. She Has A Dog

Velez has a dog, whom she prominently features on her social media accounts. She shared this video on her TikTok and Instagram. Harvard Health states that having a dog can have some health benefits. “Ongoing research is showing that the health benefits of owning a dog are undeniable. Dog owners have lower blood pressure and healthier cholesterol levels, and a lower risk of heart disease, than non-owners.”

3. She Wants To Highlight Women’s Wrestling

Velez opened up about her career in an interview with The Huffington Post. She says that promoting women’s wrestling is important to her. “I have always wrestled like a guy; I have always had it in my mind to have that standard. I have always wanted to bring that level of credibility to women's wrestling. Women can fight. Women are just as good as men. Women are just as tough as men."

4. She’s Proud Of Herself

Velez is extremely proud of the way her career has gone. "With Lucha Underground, here I am, where I was meant to be all along," she said to The Huffington Post. "That's why I feel like I was meant to go through all that hell. This is perfect for what I wanted to bring to the world. It definitely means a lot. Being in this career and giving everything I have given, being acknowledged... It makes that feeling ten times bigger. I'm happy it's happening, happy for everything to come and extremely grateful!"

5. She Helped Change Things

Velez talked about being a part of getting women’s wrestling promoted to The Huffington Post. "I highly doubt it has anything to do with the talent, the women out there itself. It has to do with the fact WWE was the main wrestling entity, and that's what they wanted to sell. Anyone else who had a different agenda pretty much got short-handed. Now it's out there; there's a higher demand for that type of performer. They sort of have no choice but to roll with the punches and finally give people what they want to see."

Zelina Vega is a superstar in the WWE and a podcast host. She revealed on Instagram last month that she is taking better care of her hair. Vega captioned a set of photos, “My real hair has gotten sooo healthy thanks to @herhandstyles and all of the beautiful wigs she’s created for me. It allowed my hair to grow and heal with no color or heat for about 2 years. Super happy with its progress. It’s dope that I get to express myself and my love for hair art/ cosplay etc thru Kendra’s insane talent. She literally takes my visions and make them a reality. Thank you boo!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Zelina Vega stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Vega shared some of her wellness secrets with Muscle & Fitness. She says that she and her husband like to do a variety of different workouts. “My husband likes to make these, like, powerlifting routines for me and then we also mix it up with Muay Thai. So, it’s a lot of different things that I feel like helps me a lot in the ring, whether it’s strength wise, speed wise, so yeah, it’s tough but you gotta fit it in.”

2. She Brings Food With Her

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Vega makes sure to eat healthy. She tells Muscle & Fitness that this is why she always brings food with her. “I’m also a vegan,” says Vega. “So, [that’s] an added annoyance as far as traveling goes, but I always come with my meals prepared. For me, I like to know exactly what I’m putting in my body. So, I make sure that I do bring the meals with me.”

3. She Remembers To Eat

Vega admitted to Muscle & Fitness that she sometimes forgets to eat, and shared how she has changed this. “It is very difficult to eat though, I will say that, because you are just so busy running around all the time,” shares Vega. “Like even with [media calls], I completely forgot to eat, but I learned this from Dwayne Johnson: He had a timer on his phone that showed ‘OK, it’s time to eat’ and he would stop what he was doing and he’d make sure he gets his meals in, and then he would continue doing what he was doing.”

4. She’s Vegan

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Vega is open about being a vegan. Harvard Health reports that a vegan diet has a lot of benefits. “In a 2016 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers analyzed the diets of over 26,000 men for nearly eight years. They found that vegan diets were linked with a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to non-vegetarian diets.”

5. She Worked Hard

Vega made sure to work hard at the beginning of her career. She talked about this with HOLA! USA. “I feel like my whole life has been a struggle from just everything that I started, whether it’s in WWE or, I mean, my gosh, I used to go from Connecticut into New York to take a train into the city to hop on a nine-hour bus ride to get all the way to North Carolina just to train for a weekend. So it’s things like that when you finally get to have a moment where you’re having a championship match or you’re getting to be in front of thousands of people, especially your people in Puerto Rico. That was a dream come true.”

WWE star Sonya Deville continues to inspire fans with her healthy lifestyle, disciplined fitness routines, and commitment to self-growth. Recently, Deville posted a stunning gym selfie, wearing a black two-piece workout set and looking fit and flawless. She’s made meal prepping and juicing a regular part of her routine, ensuring her body gets the nutrients it needs to stay in top shape. Alongside her commitment to a healthy diet, Deville focuses on strength training and personal development to stay balanced and driven. Her dedication to becoming the best version of herself, both inside and outside of the ring, sets her apart as a role model.

1. She Meal Preps

A few weeks ago, Deville posted a selfie on Instagram simply wearing a black tank top, black athletic pants, and white sneakers, looking flawless. One way the WWE star stays healthy is by meal prepping. In a YouTube video, Deville explained that she meal preps “either fish rice or veggies. Or ground turkey, ground beef, vegetables, and potatoes. That's what I use as my core staples, so I have maybe two of those meals a day.”

2. She’s Obsessed with Juice

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Another way Deville gets nutrients is juice. “My juice boxes are literally my life,” she said in the YouTube video. “I'm obsessed with apple juice. I like apple juice and orange juice, but has a lot of sugar. These are no sugar added,” she said, holding a box of Honest kids' juice boxes. “They're better for you; these are like my little treat.

3. She Fuels Up After Work Outs

Eating a nutrient-dense meal after working out is more important than you may realize. The Mayo Clinic says it “can help muscles recover and replace their glycogen stores.” After each workout, Deville fuels up on eggs and Dave's Killer Bread, which she says is her “go-to post-workout.” So I'll have my protein shake after my workout, and then I'll have two slices of Dave's Killer, usually with two eggs over easy, and then maybe some almond butter and jelly on the toast, which sounds really gross with eggs, but it's actually really good.

4. She’s Discplined

In a recent Instagram video, Deville shows off her workout routine, which includes weight lifting, lunges, box jumps, pull-ups, and more. She captioned the post, “Motivation can fluctuate, but discipline to succeed stays at a steady rate, but I’m hungry, so it’s not a problem.”

5. She’s Focused on Self-Growth

While Deville has clear career goals, balance is important to the professional wrestler, and she takes time to focus on personal growth. “As I get older, my priorities forever evolve and change. I couldn’t be more laser-focused on my growth right now,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “Better, faster, stronger and more knowledgeable everyday is the goal. Better for my wife and my family, better for my career and better for me. Becoming the best version of myself one day at a time. It’s a journey not a destination and everyday we wake up with a choice. Make yours.”

WWE star Zelina Vega is showing off the impressive results of her intense training routine, on social media. Vega, 33, posted highlights of her life recently, including a stunning snap of her posing in gray sweats and a matching sports bra, looking strong and toned. “Thank you all for the bday love yesterday. Means more than you know. Never know what helps fuel a person to keep fighting. Or just to simply not feel alone. Love you guys. Now, back to work💪🏽,” she captioned the post. Vega works hard to stay strong and ready for the ring—here’s how she does it.

1. HIIT and Muay Thai

Vega does plenty of HIIT workouts mixed up with martial arts. “I workout probably, like, six days a week,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “My husband [Malakai Black] likes to make these, like, powerlifting routines for me and then we also mix it up with Muay Thai. So, it’s a lot of different things that I feel like helps me a lot in the ring, whether it’s strength-wise, speed-wise, so yeah, it’s tough but you gotta fit it in.”

2. Diet Advice From The Rock

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Vega enjoys a vegan diet, and brings her own food on the road. “It is very difficult to eat though, I will say that, because you are just so busy running around all the time,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “Like even with [media calls], I completely forgot to eat, but I learned this from Dwayne Johnson: He had a timer on his phone that showed ‘OK, it’s time to eat’ and he would stop what he was doing and he’d make sure he gets his meals in, and then he would continue doing what he was doing.”

3. Video Game Star

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Vega appeared in the Street Fighter 6 video game as a commentator, and would love to expand to other games. “I've always loved Mortal Kombat and Tekken 2,” she told Screen Rant. “I think what's cool about the fighting game community is that I think we just kind of support all games. It's not even just after one, that's all you can ever be. But also, I would love to be a part of something that has to do with Naruto or Demon Slayer or something like that, because I'm such a big anime head that I'd love to kind of blend those two. Because obviously, I've played Naruto and Ninja Storm, stuff like that. So in some ways, I'd like to find a way to blend the anime gaming space there.”

4. Puerto Rico Pride

Vega is thrilled about the increased diversity in the wrestling world. “It has always been important to me. I’m Puerto Rican from New York,” she told TV Insider. “We’re all very proud of who we are. My family, I’m proud of them and feel like I’m representing them. I’m also representing the culture while I’m doing what I’m doing. I want that to reflect well on all of us as Latinos and Latinas. You think of Eddie [Guerrero] and Rey [Mysterio], but I wanted people to initially, especially in NXT, to think of me. That was a huge thing for us.”

5. Pre-Fight Ritual

Vega has a moving ritual before she gets in the ring for a fight. “I have a moment where I talk to my dad,” she told HOLA! USA. “I call my guardian angels. I go through my list: my dad, my uncle, my grandfather. I mean, even my little puppy that I lost. So I get to talk to them and tell them to be there with me because, without them, I wouldn’t be where I am. And even though they’re gone, I feel them making sure that I’m safe in the ring. I always say, ‘Make sure I’m safe, make sure I remember everything, make sure that the fans love it.’”