Zelina Vega despatched a message of thanks after The Rock and his daughter Ava paid tribute to her father on 9/11.
September 11, 2001 was a day that rocked the course of historical past, however for Zelina Vega, the day has further significance as she misplaced her father within the 9/11 assaults. Vega, actual title Thea Trinidad Budgen, was simply 10 years outdated on the time.
Paying tribute to that fateful day, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shared photographs of him visiting the 9/11 Memorial on the web site of the World Commerce Middle alongside his daughter Simone, higher often called Ava in NXT. He particularly confirmed Michael Trinidad’s title on the memorial, displaying that he was considering of Zelina Vega on today. In a heartfelt message, Johnson posted the next message on social media:
“My daughter Simone was lower than one month outdated when 9/11 went down. I used to be in Texas at the moment and drove again dwelling to Florida as quick as doable to my household and made positive they had been protected.
It’s what all of us wished to do. Maintain our households protected and are available collectively as a rustic. As one. Nothing else mattered. All of us had one another’s backs. I imagine deep down, regardless of all of the noise – all of us nonetheless have every others backs.
All of us misplaced one thing or somebody that day. However we additionally all had (and nonetheless have) the chance to dwell as vastly as we are able to within the spirit of those that misplaced their lives that day.
I’m grateful I can put my arms round my three daughters. Relentless in defending them and our freedoms. Perpetually a proud patriot of our nice nation.
We are going to always remember. September eleventh, 2001 Historical past is at all times watching. Onward.”
“Thank You Fam” – Zelina Vega
Vega was clearly touched by the message, saying her father can be amazed by such a beautiful tribute. She wrote:
“Love you each. I may hear my Dad saying “Noooo freakin wayyyy” adopted by essentially the most contagious chuckle.
Thanks fam @TheRock @avawwe_”
Love you each 🙏 I may hear my Dad saying “Noooo freakin wayyyy” adopted by essentially the most contagious chuckle.
Thanks fam @TheRock@avawwe_https://t.co/EBJhEHTzar
— ZV (@ZelinaVegaWWE) September 12, 2023
In a current interview, Vega opened up about eager to win a championship in WWE to honor her late father. She additionally named Ava as an up-and-coming NXT expertise she’d like to face sooner or later, noting that she’s recognized the younger star since she was a child.
