Behind Zoey Stark’s ‘Raw’ Leg Injury: A Closer Look
Consider this your crash course: Zoey Stark tumbled into trouble on Monday Night Raw, and since you might’ve missed the play-by-play, let me walk you through the gory details. During the May 19 episode, Stark was executing a high-risk springboard moonsault against her opponent—reports vary between Cora Jade and Dana Brooke—when her right leg buckled mid-air. Viewers watching on USA Network (via WWE’s official live stream) saw her land awkwardly, clutching her knee as the arena lights flashed red.
According to an eyewitness account first shared by TMZ, the impact twisted her lower leg so severely that fans gasped at the sight of her boot pointed sideways. WWE ringside medics flooded the ring in seconds, immobilized her leg, and loaded her onto a stretcher—an emergency procedure confirmed by both the WWE.com injury update and PWInsider’s late-night bulletin. Frankly, if you didn’t cringe at that camera angle, you’re probably reading the wrong recap.
Now, about what’s actually wrong: insiders at Wrestling Observer Newsletter say preliminary X-rays came back clean—no fractures detected—but scans revealed a torn ACL and possible meniscus damage. Surgical repair is “highly likely,” according to a statement leaked by a backstage nurse (cited by People Magazine). That means Stark’s summer schedule is in serious jeopardy, and her long-term arc on Raw could take an unexpected hiatus. Yes, the woman who was gearing up for a title shot might be benched for months.
Of course, WWE creative is scrambling to plug that hole. Rumors of a storyline pivot, perhaps giving Stark’s tag partner Shayna Baszler a solo push or an unscripted heel turn, are already swirling—Wrestling Inc. and Fightful Select have both mentioned it. Meanwhile, Zoey herself posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she’s “grateful for the outpouring of support” and “focused on healing”—but you’d need a microscope to find any real optimism there.
Here’s what really matters for your next Raw viewing: watch how WWE fills that gap and whether Stark’s absence becomes a major storyline twist. Will she return with a vengeance at Summerslam? Or is this the end of her current momentum? Keep your remote ready—you’ll want to catch every limp reaction shot.
Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, WWE.com, PWInsider, Wrestling Observer Newsletter, People Magazine
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