Zoey Stark injury update: WWE star could be out for rest of 2025
WWE Superstar Zoey Stark has reportedly suffered a serious knee injury during this week's Monday Night RAW and may be sidelined for the rest of 2025. The 31-year-old was part of a high-stakes Triple Threat match to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match when the unfortunate incident occurred.
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The match featured Stark, Rhea Ripley, and a returning Kairi Sane. Midway through the bout, Stark attempted a missile dropkick on Sane but landed awkwardly, jamming her surgically repaired knee. The visible distress on her face prompted officials to immediately intervene and escort her backstage for medical attention.
Surgery likely as injury raises concerns
Initial reports indicate that Stark may require knee surgery once again, echoing her 2021 injury which also kept her out for months.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has reported that WWE is preparing to be without Stark for the remainder of the calendar year. This sentiment has been echoed by Dr. Chris Featherstone and other backstage insiders.
Following the incident, Stark took to social media to thank fans for their support. 'What hurts more than my knee is knowing I won't be able to perform for all of you for a while,' she wrote on X. 'As the saying goes, the comeback is greater than the setback.'
WWE veteran Dutch Mantell weighed in on the incident during his podcast, suggesting that Kairi Sane may have been responsible for the mistimed spot. 'There's no way to adjust once you're in the air… the adjustment has to come from the one taking the move,' he said, pointing fingers at Sane.
While not officially confirmed, reports also suggest that Stark was originally scheduled to take the fall in the match. Her removal prompted a shift in plans, with Rhea Ripley pinning Kairi Sane to win the bout.
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Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez revealed that the second half of the match had to be called on the fly, which saw Sane unexpectedly taking the pinfall despite her recent return.
Zoey Stark made her WWE debut in 2021, quickly rising through the ranks in NXT and later the main roster. Her pairing with Io Shirai (now Iyo Sky) led to a successful run as NXT Women's Tag Team Champions before her initial knee injury.
This latest setback comes at a crucial time in her career and could impact WWE's ongoing plans in the women's division. While no official statement has been made regarding the severity of her injury, fans and superstars alike are rallying behind Stark, wishing her a speedy recovery.
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