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Xelina Says She Wanted a Singles Career, Not to Manage Aleister Black
Xelina, formerly known as Zelina Vega, says she wanted to build her own wrestling career in WWE.
In an interview, she said she expected to continue competing as a singles wrestler during her second run with the company.
WWE instead planned for her to return to managing, this time for her husband, Aleister Black.
She said she had made clear that she did not want to take on that role again, though the two also had tag-team matches.
WWE released both wrestlers in April 2026 as part of its annual cuts after WrestleMania.
They are now free agents and are appearing for independent wrestling promotions, including House of Glory and PROGRESS Wrestling.
Xelina said she wanted to continue her singles career in WWE rather than return to managing her husband, Aleister Black.
She said WWE management had other plans for her near the end of her second run with the company.
Xelina said she had been assured she would not become a manager again, but that she did.
She and Black were released by WWE in April 2026, according to the article.
The two are now free agents appearing for independent wrestling promotions.
- Who
- Xelina, formerly known as Zelina Vega, and her husband, Aleister Black.
- What
- Xelina said she wanted a singles career rather than managing Black in WWE.
- When
- She discussed it in an interview on Ring The Belle; the article was published on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- WWE.
- Why
- Xelina said she understood she would continue her singles run, while WWE management planned for her to return to a manager role.
Xelina
WWE management
Career direction
Xelina
Xelina wanted to continue her singles run.
WWE management
WWE management planned for her to return to managing, this time for Aleister Black.
Role alongside Black
Xelina
Xelina said she did not want to become a manager again and said she had been assured that would not happen.
WWE management
The article says WWE's plans included having her manage Black.
Xelina said she received mixed messages about her career direction and was expected to return to a manager role.
WWE released Xelina and Aleister Black as part of its annual post-WrestleMania cuts.
Xelina and Black began appearing for independent promotions, including House of Glory and PROGRESS Wrestling.
Wrestling Inc published its report on Xelina's comments.
- Former ring name
- Zelina Vega
- Husband
- Aleister Black
- WWE release
- April 2026
- Independent promotions
- House of Glory; PROGRESS Wrestling
What people are saying
The whole thing was always, yes, we'll be together, but I don't want to become a manager again. Like, you have to promise me that's not what's going to happen. He's like, 'No, no, no. It's not going to happen like that...' and it did
it was supposed to be, like, the thing taking me into this new...it was supposed to be like the f***ing upgrade