Zelina Vega Shares Heartbreaking Post After Her ‘Second Father’ Passes Away

WWE fans care about the people behind those Superstars in the ring. Sadly, Zelina Vega had to reveal something tragic from her personal life.

Zelina Vega shared a heartbreaking Instagram post about the loss of her uncle, the man she called Michael Michael. She said she never expected to make a post like this and that it still does not feel real. She has been trying to keep a happy face for her responsibilities even though she feels crushed inside. To her, he was like a second father.

Vega’s uncle stepped into that space for her after her father died. She shared memories of sleepovers, games, music, and long talks that helped shape who she became. She said he was always there when she needed someone who understood her and believed in her.

This is a post I never thought I’d have to make.. it still doesn’t feel real. How do I say goodbye to my Michael Michael? How do I combine the right words to describe how incredibly amazing he was? I can’t. l’ve tried to keep a happy face on for everyone and the obligations I have.. but l’m heartbroken. He was like a second father to me and I can’t believe we went from celebrating our birthday together last year to where we are today. I went thru losing my dad in 2001 to having the highest anxiety knowing that I’ll have to say goodbye to you at the funeral on Sunday. I just feel so lost and without meaning.

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I’m so grateful that l had the BEST uncle a girl could ever hope for. You were there for me in times where no one else was nor would have understood. You supported my dreams and my god was I so excited to FaceTime you when I won the US championship. You cried and were so happy for me, you took pictures with the title belt and wrote about my match in PR at Backlash in your journal with pride.

I’ll never get over how insanely cool you always were, from sleepovers, to bowling to Yankee games, to watching wrestling with me, to putting me on to STP, Elvis, Pearl Jam, Disturbed etc, to singing Plush with you every chance I could.. you were so loved and deserved so much more.

When I hear “MAH ADIDAS” I’ll always think of you. I love the fact that I was the one who gave you that name Michael Michael (bc I couldn’t say uncle when I was little) and it stuck. I’ll forever cherish that sweet 15 video of you telling me that I was more than your niece, I am your daughter. I knew that to be true from the beginning. I felt connected to you always.

The same day you passed, later that night we saved this adorable baby boy kitten off the highway, only 6 weeks old, super sweet, cool and fun, just like you.. so we gave him the middle name of Michael.

I’m glad I got to sing Plush with you one more time, hug and kiss you and tell you I love you. Just like in the room, I didn’t want to leave, nor did I know how to end it.. so I’ll just say this.. I wish I could have you forever. I love you, my Miko Miko. Rest In Paradise with Papa, Joey, my Dad, Eric and grandma.

As many of you know, Zelina Vega lost her father, Michael Angel Trinidad, over twenty years ago. He died in the 9/11 attacks. Her father was working in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on the one hundred fourth floor when the building collapsed.

She has honored her father often. One moment that stood out was when she brought a championship belt to the 9/11 memorial and placed it beside his name. She has talked about how his support still motivates her many years later.

Zelina was ten years old at the time of her father’s passing. She has said wrestling helped her feel close to him because they shared a love for it. Now, she is going through another great loss, and our thoughts are with her.

What’s your take on Zelina Vega’s emotional message? How do you handle grief? Let us know what you think in the comments section!