Zelina Vega has unveiled a bold new look just days before defending her Women’s United States Championship against Giulia on WWE SmackDown, broadcasting live from Saudi Arabia.

In a recent appearance, Vega showcased a striking hairstyle change, ditching her usual red and blonde tones for a deep black hue. Her updated appearance matches her black in-ring attire, signaling a fresh chapter as she prepares for one of the most anticipated matches of her reign.

WWE released a behind-the-scenes video showing Vega’s arrival at SmackDown, where she confidently flaunted her updated style.

After capturing the Women’s United States Championship from Chelsea Green, Vega has enjoyed a dominant run on SmackDown. However, Giulia—who has made a statement in recent weeks with dominant performances—appears to be her most formidable challenge yet.

Fan discussions have highlighted a lack of strong contenders for Vega, and Giulia’s emergence has brought renewed interest to the title scene. Their upcoming clash is set to be a pivotal moment in the division.

Championship Action Heats Up on SmackDown and Night of Champions

This weekend promises high-stakes action across WWE. In addition to Vega’s title defense, Tiffany Stratton will battle Nia Jax in a Last Woman Standing Match for the WWE Women’s Championship. The Tag Team Titles will also be on the line as The Street Profits face The Wyatt Sicks.

The Night of Champions card features several major bouts, including John Cena defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk. Jacob Fatu is set to put his United States Title on the line against Solo Sikoa, and the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments will crown their winners.

Additional matches recently confirmed include Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn and Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez on RAW. These additions followed the announcement that Dominik Mysterio was sidelined due to injury, forcing him out of his Intercontinental Title match with AJ Styles.

With titles and legacies on the line, this weekend is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling stretches in recent WWE history.