John
WWE Superstar Zoey Stark legitimately injured herself during her match against Kairi Sane and Rhea Ripley in their Money in the Bank qualifier match on Monday Night Raw.
Stark was attempting to hit Sane with her patented springboard dropkick but landed incorrectly on her leg, causing her knee to bend awkwardly.
After being checked by the ring doctors, Stark attempted to walk backstage before being carried back.
There has been no official diagnosis announced by Stark or WWE.
Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images
Stark has had knee issues in the past, requiring surgery in 2021 to repair a torn ACL, MCL, and Meniscus.
Everyone here at Newsweek Sports wishes Stark a safe and speedy recovery.
More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Kevin Owens Shares Concerning Injury Update
Multiple professional wrestlers from various promotions have since sent their best wishes to Stark.
“I love you Zoey stark and I’m keeping you in my prayers,” multi-time women’s champion Natalya Neidhart said.
“Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport,” said former AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa. “We give our all every time we step in the ring and we also risk a lot when we do what we love. Zoey Stark, I love you sister and I hope you recover soon”
Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport. We give our all everytime we step in the ring and we also risk a lot when we do what we love. @ZoeyStarkWWE I love you sister and I hope you recover soon 🫶🏾
— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) May 20, 2025
“No matter how much respect Pro Wrestling gets, it’ll never be enough,” said Shane Helms AKA The Hurricane. “Every bump causes damage if even on a micro level. And some can be life altering. Get well soon, Zoey Stark. We all ❤️ ya!”
No matter how much respect Pro Wrestling gets, it’ll never be enough. Every bump causes damage if even on a micro level. And some can be life altering. Get well soon @ZoeyStarkWWE. We all ❤️ ya!
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) May 20, 2025
“Prayers & positive vibes for Zoey Stark,” former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Tommy Dremer said. “I’m the biggest StarkMark.”
Stark has been wrestling professionally since 2013. She wrestled on the independent scene until 2021 in promotions like Vendetta Pro Wrestling, Ultra Championship Wrestling-Zero, and Future Stars of Wrestling.
More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Goes After Heckling Fan In Heated Moment
On Jan. 29, 2021, Stark made her WWE debut on 205 Live before joining NXT in September. In 2023, she was called up to the main roster on Raw.
Stark is most well-known for her tag team partnership with Io Shirai, now known as Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky. The two won the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Stark was also part of the stable Pure Fusion Collective with Sonya Deville and Shayna Baszler, both of whom are now released.
More Pro Wrestling: WWE Legend Shawn Michaels Names Surprising Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore
Former WWE Champion ‘Gutted’ About Missing WrestleMania 41
For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
