SUMMARY
- By 1997, Savio had made a name for himself by defeating the likes of Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H.
- Zelina Vega is originally known as Thea Megan Trinidad and belongs to the Trinidad family.
Savio Vega, originally known as Juan Rivera, was a prominent pro wrestler of his time. Beginning his career at the World Wrestling Council, where he won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship, he went on to wrestle in different promotions. He joined WWF in 1994 and thus began his journey in the Stamford-based promotion.
By 1997, Savio had made a name for himself by defeating the likes of Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. He handed Austin and Rock their first losses in WWE. He was well known for his part in the ‘Nation of Domination’ faction. In the Attitude Era, he led a faction known as Los Boricuas. The faction consisted of Puerto Rican performers Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada, Jr., and Jesus Castillo.
🎥 Federation Flashback! Savio Vega defeats Steve Austin in a Caribbean Strap match at In Your House 8. May 28, 1996. 🏡 @SavioVega @steveaustinBSR #WWF #WWE #Wrestling #SavioVega #SteveAustin pic.twitter.com/N1Zx5FcJ7g
— WWF Wrestling (@WWFWrestling1) November 16, 2023
With Savio Vega appearing at Backlash 2023, he again gained the attention of the fans. The Puerto Rican superstar came to the aid of Bad Bunny, who was fighting with Damian Priest. Some fans started wondering if he was related to Zelina Vega, another WWE superstar with the surname ‘Vega’. However, this is not the case because both of the superstars are not related to each other.
Zelina Vega is originally known as Thea Megan Trinidad and belongs to the Trinidad family, while Savio, whose original name is Juan Rivera, has different family roots. Love for pro wrestling is the only common ground between these two superstars.
Zelina has been a part of the Latino World Order. After the split in the faction, she has been doing great for herself in the Triple-H-led promotion. She has been a consistent in-ring performer and has amazed the fans with her skills.
Savio Vega’s ethnicity and nationality
Savio Vega was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, on August 10, 1964. The 59-year-old pro is ethnically Puerto Rican. Rivera completed his education in Puerto Rico, and after that, he went and auditioned for WWE/WWF in Miami, Florida. He has wrestled in various promotions, including some in the United States, but his nationality is Puerto Rican.
Savio Vega is private about his personal life. Upon completing his tenure with WWE in the United States, he returned to Puerto Rico. He joined the Puerto Rican wrestling promotion called the International Wrestling Association and served as a general manager, occasionally competing and winning titles.
Savio Vega has been an important wrestler in the Attitude Era, and his feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin was the highlight of his career. His last match in WWE was when he competed in the Brawl for All in 1998.