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2 days ago
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Injured WWE Superstar Expected To Miss WrestleMania: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Raw superstar Zoey Stark recently underwent knee surgery following a significant injury sustained during the May 19, 2025, episode of the show. Unfortunately, reports indicate she is facing a lengthy recovery period. The incident occurred when Stark's knee buckled upon landing a missile dropkick in a Money in the Bank qualifying match featuring Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane. Stark was immediately attended to by medical staff and carefully carried backstage, being removed from the qualifier. According to Fightful Select, she recently had knee surgery. The report added, "It's not her first one, so she's very familiar with the rehab process." Initially, in the week following the injury, WWE sources told Fightful that Stark wasn't expected back this year [2025]. However, an updated prognosis suggests a more extended absence. Sources now expect her out past next year's WrestleMania [42 in 2026]. Stark signed with WWE in early 2021, making her debut on the NXT brand in the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside Marina Shafir. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. She quickly made an impact, and one of her early notable achievements in NXT was capturing the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship with Io Shirai (now WWE Women's World Champion IYO SKY) at The Great American Bash in July 2021. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Their reign lasted for several months before Stark was unfortunately sidelined with a legitimate knee injury in late 2021, which also required surgery and a substantial recovery period. After successfully returning from that previous injury, Stark was called up to the main roster as part of the 2023 WWE Draft, being assigned to Monday Night Raw. She made a strong impression upon her main roster debut and soon formed a high-profile alliance with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. This partnership saw Stark act as an enforcer for Stratus during her intense feud with Becky Lynch, playing a crucial role in several key matches, including those at the Night of Champions and Payback premium live events in 2023. This latest injury is an unfortunate setback for the talented and resilient superstar. Stark is a really good in-ring worker and has a lot of upside. Hopefully, she can come back better than ever and still perform at the same level as she once did. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
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- Newsweek
WWE Legend Teases Final Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has officially brought Hall of Famer Sean Waltman, widely known as X-Pac, back into its fold to help guide the company's new and developing talent. Now, some fans are wondering whether he could work one more match. This addition sees another key member of the iconic D-Generation X (DX) faction contributing behind the scenes, joining Triple H, who heads main roster creative, Shawn Michaels, who is in charge of NXT creative, and Road Dogg, currently working as a co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown. During a recent talk on The Ariel Helwani Show, Waltman gave an update on his physical condition and his new WWE ID coach role. His last in-ring match was at GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break in March 2022. Speaking about how he feels these days, the former two-time WWE European Champion stated, "Pretty good, man. I mean, I'm beat up. I got, you know, torn pec, two torn biceps, like a bunch of stuff, but I feel great." He added, "I walk around like, you know ... got a little bit of arthritis here and there, but I have no right to feel as good as I do, Ariel, for all the, you know, damage I did to myself." Even with these past injuries, Waltman believes another match isn't out of the question. "I could do it (one more match.) Let's just put it that way," he said. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. However, he made it clear it would need to be a significant occasion. "But it had to be the right, you know, something special, like some kind of a pay-per-view event or, you know, something big. But I'm fine with just showing up and do something like that (TNA appearance) every now and then. I don't really have the itch really bad like a lot of people get." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Waltman made such an appearance at TNA Rebellion on April 27, 2025. He was in the corner supporting Ace Austin & The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) in their match against The System. He first made a name for himself in WWE from 1993 to 1996 as The 1-2-3 Kid. In that role, he famously pinned Razor Ramon in a major upset on WWE Monday Night RAW and was later part of the Million Dollar Corporation. From 1996 to 1998, Waltman moved to WCW, becoming Syxx. As Syxx, he was an important member of the groundbreaking New World Order (NWO) and also held the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He then returned to WWE from 1998 to 2002, adopting the X-Pac persona. During this highly successful run, he rejoined D-Generation X, captured the WWE European Championship twice, the Light Heavyweight Championship twice, and was a four-time WWE Tag Team Champion. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite WWE Tag Team Set To Reunite: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Fans eagerly awaiting the official WWE tag team debut of the Lucha Brothers may not have to wait much longer. A recent report indicates WWE has definitive plans to unite Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix on the same brand roster in the near future. Details of the plan emerged on the latest episode of WrestleVotes Radio via Sportskeeda's Backstage Pass Patreon. The report clarified the strategy behind the brothers initially appearing on separate brands upon signing with WWE. Penta El Zero Miedo debuted on Raw, while Rey Fenix arrived on SmackDown just before WrestleMania 41. This separation, according to the report, was intentional and temporary. "Sources indicate there are plans in the very near future to align Rey Fenix and Penta on the same roster and to present them as a team, the Lucha brothers," WrestleVotes stated. The report elaborated on the specific reasoning behind the initial split. "We are told, the idea behind debuting Rey Fenix on SmackDown pre WrestleMania was done to keep Penta momentum on raw uninterrupted during his Intercontinental Championship feud," the source explained. This allowed Penta to continue his pursuit of the title on Monday nights without interruption. Simultaneously, it provided an opportunity to introduce the spectacular Rey Fenix to the WWE Universe via the SmackDown platform. This strategic placement suggests WWE aimed to maximize individual exposure before their inevitable pairing. The report further emphasized that utilizing the duo as a tag team has been WWE's goal since they became available. "We are also told WWE has been eager to have the duo work as a team since the moment they became available last fall," WrestleVotes added. Since his arrival on Raw, Penta El Zero Miedo has been a fixture in the Intercontinental Championship scene. His involvement showcased his considerable talent as a singles competitor on Monday nights. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He notably competed in the fatal four-way match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41. While unsuccessful in capturing the gold, his performance further established his credibility on the Raw brand. Meanwhile, Rey Fenix quickly made his mark on Friday Night SmackDown. He has been actively competing and accumulating wins since his debut. Fenix also had a significant WrestleMania 41 moment, stepping up on short notice. He replaced an injured Rey Mysterio in a singles match against El Grande Americano, demonstrating his readiness for the big stage. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
