Following surgery for a significant knee injury sustained during Monday Night RAW, WWE Superstar Zoey Stark is now on path to recovery. Part of the qualification stages for the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match, Stark engaged in a triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane on the May 19, 2025 broadcast.
With great stakes and fierce in-ring action, the fight rapidly changed when Stark miscalculated a move from the ropes. What seemed to be a normal move turned out to be an embarrassing landing that immediately caused officials and spectators to get concerned. Something clearly had gone awry as the fight went on.
Zoey Stark revealed the degree of the damage in the next days by a moving update posted on her Instagram Stories. She said, “Zoey Stark’s road to recovery has officially started,” after uploading a picture of her leg banded after surgery. The picture suggested the damage was more severe than previously thought, therefore providing the first public confirmation that surgery had been needed.
Fightful Select claims that Stark is not likely to be back in-ring active for the remainder of the year. For the young star whose momentum had been slowly increasing, this chronology essentially rules her out of all remaining WWE events in 2025.
Zoey Stark had been a standout player in the women’s category before her accident, known for her ferocity and agility. Her participation in the triple threat contest was considered as evidence of the company’s confidence in her developing star power. Now, though, momentum has stopped as she concentrates on rehabilitation and recovery.
Stark posted on Twitter thanks for the tremendous love she has gotten from the WWE Universe, friends, and coworkers all around. Emotionally charged, she said, “Wow the love and support means more to me than you’ll ever know! Knowing I won’t be able to perform for all of you for some time hurts more than just my knee. I’m privileged to do this; I LOVE what I do. As is common knowledge, the comeback exceeds the setback. Thank you all. Love.
Though clearly a terrible blow to Stark’s career, the incident has also brought attention to the sometimes invisible hazards involved in professional wrestling. For performance and entertainment, WWE Superstars frequently risk their bodies; injuries like these are heartbreaking reminders of the physical toll the sport takes.
As supporters have shared on social media, fellow wrestlers and fans have inundated her postings with well wishes and supportive notes. The outpouring of love not only displays her popularity but also the respect she has gained among her peers in a short span of time.
Although her return beyond the expectation that she would miss the rest of 2025 is not specifically scheduled, Stark’s own remarks imply she is driven and focused on making a strong comeback. Renowned for supporting its own throughout trying circumstances, the wrestling world will surely be waiting impatiently for her return.
Zoey Stark’s road becomes one of healing, fortitude, and patience until then. Her statement makes one thing very clear—she is not done yet—even if the road ahead will probably be long and difficult.
