WWE Backlash 2023 Results: Rhea Ripley Vs. Zelina Vega Full Match & Winner

With an unrelenting drive to honor her Puerto Rican roots, Zelina Vega will take on Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women's Championship in a highly anticipated showdown at WWE Backlash, held in Puerto Rico.

Rhea Ripley (c) (with Dominik Mysterio) vs. Zelina Vega takes place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.



WWE Backlash 2023: Rhea Ripley Vs. Zelina Vega Full Match & Highlights

Rhea's domination continues as she ruthlessly whips Zelina with immense force, channeling her inner Eddie Guerrero with a shimmy. Vega tries to retaliate with a punch, but Rhea answers with a formidable forearm strike, followed by another hard Irish whip. She then hoists Vega up for a backbreaker, taunting the crowd as she executes the move.

Switching things up, Rhea transitions into a Gory special submission hold. Although Vega manages to escape, Rhea prevents her from retaliating by blocking her Irish whip attempt. However, Zelina capitalizes on Rhea's momentary vulnerability, nimbly moving out of the way when she charges into the corner, causing Rhea to collide shoulder-first with the unforgiving ring post.



As Zelina unleashes a barrage of forearms, Rhea absorbs them and retaliates by sending Vega into the corner. Vega continues her assault with more forceful strikes and a clothesline, but Rhea stands her ground, undeterred. The Nightmare unleashes a thunderous headbutt, sending Vega reeling. With RipTide in her sights, Rhea prepares to deliver her devastating finishing maneuver, but Vega counters with a skillful DDT.

With Rhea momentarily tangled in the ropes, Vega seizes the opportunity to climb the turnbuckle and connect with a dazzling Meteora, nearly securing a pinfall. However, Rhea proves her resilience with a fierce round kick to Vega's head. The momentum swings back in Rhea's favor as she delivers the final blow, executing a picture-perfect RipTide for the triumphant three-count.

WWE Backlash 2023: Rhea Ripley Vs. Zelina Vega Match Winner

WINNER: Rhea Ripley (retains championship)

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