(WARNING: Spoiler for SmackDown viewers in the US)
WWE is currently airing a special episode of SmackDown from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite the technical difficulties, the show is moving forward, and officials just swerved the WWE Universe with a massive title change.
Giulia is the new WWE Women’s United States Champion. The 31-year-old main roster newcomer dethroned Zelina Vega during today’s SmackDown at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Beautiful Madness received a massive pop from the Riyadh crowd at SmackDown today. Fans online were adamant about how the 34-year-old former champion received a very quiet reaction in comparison. Footage from the title change can be seen below before it airs on SmackDown in the United States at 8 pm ET tonight.
GIULIA ES LA NUEVA CAMPEONA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS #SmackDownpic.twitter.com/2Y8rjM0rYx
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) June 27, 2025
La Muñeca had dethroned inaugural Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green at SmackDown on April 25, ending her reign at 131 days. Vega’s reign ended at 63 days today in Riyadh, at the hands of Giulia, who previously held the NXT Women’s Championship for 63 days.