Injury Woes Continue as Zelina Vega Withdraws from Queen of the Ring, Maxxine Dupri to Replace Her
Summary
– Zelina Vega has been ruled out of the upcoming Queen of the Ring tournament match due to an undisclosed injury.
– RAW General Manager Adam Pearce announced that Maxxine Dupri will replace Vega in the first-round match against Shayna Baszler.
– This change adds to a growing list of injuries affecting WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournament participants.
WWE’s Queen of the Ring tournament has faced a significant shake-up as Zelina Vega, one of the competitors, has been sidelined due to an injury. The announcement was made by Adam Pearce, the General Manager of RAW, through a video released on WWE’s Instagram account. Vega’s withdrawal marks another setback in her wrestling career, plagued by periods of misfortune and missed opportunities.
In Vega’s absence, Maxxine Dupri has been selected to take her place in the tournament. Dupri will now face Shayna Baszler in what is expected to be a highly competitive first-round match. This alteration in the lineup is part of a series of changes forced by injuries among the tournament’s contenders.
The injury list for the King and Queen of the Ring tournament has been growing, with Drew McIntyre and Asuka also stepping down due to their respective injuries. On the SmackDown side, Bobby Lashley’s withdrawal led to Angelo Dawkins being called up to face Tama Tonga. The series of injuries has brought an element of unpredictability to the buildup towards the tournament’s final stages, set to conclude in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Fans and participants hope the reshuffled lineup will still deliver the thrilling performances expected of a WWE Premium Live Event (PLE). With the tournament nearing its climax, all eyes will be on the replacements to see if they can seize their unexpected opportunities to shine on one of wrestling’s grandest stages.
🚨BREAKING @WWE NEWS🚨#WWERaw GM Adam Pearce breaks news on tonight’s Queen of the Ring tournament match in Macon, GA.#APHistory #adampearce #wwe #queenofthering #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/kCdqiBsphM
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) May 12, 2024
