WWE Raw results: Zoey Stark suffers knee injury during Money in the Bank qualifier
Zoey Stark picked up a knee injury during a Money in the Bank qualifier on Raw. She was taken out mid-match after a failed top-rope move. With a history of knee issues, fans fear another long break is on the cards.
Zoey Stark¡¯s road to Money in the Bank may have hit a painful stop. During the May 19 episode of WWE Raw, she suffered what looked like a serious knee injury in a triple threat qualifying match featuring Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane. In a key moment, Stark climbed to the top rope and launched her signature missile dropkick, but Sane smartly dodged it. That left Stark crashing to the mat awkwardly, her right leg buckling underneath. She clutched her knee almost immediately.
The match went on, but the referee soon called for medical help as Stark rolled to the apron in visible pain. WWE¡¯s ringside doctors checked on her and decided to pull her from the match. Fans in the crowd fell silent as she was helped to the back, clearly struggling to walk. The crowd gave her a warm round of applause as she was taken away, showing support for the injured superstar.
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As of now, there has been no official update from WWE about the injury or her recovery time. Early signs from backstage suggest the situation is being monitored closely, but the hope is that it¡¯s not as severe as it looked live.
Recurring trouble for Zoey Stark¡¯s knee
This isn¡¯t the first time Stark has dealt with knee problems. Back in 2021, she tore her ACL, MCL, and PCL during a ladder match segment at NXT Halloween Havoc. The injury required surgery and forced her out of action for nearly nine months. Even during her time away, Stark remained connected to the company, helping backstage at NXT events.
She made her return to the ring in July 2022 with a lot of fan support, but the mental side of recovery was something she openly spoke about. Stark admitted that trusting her surgically repaired knee again wasn¡¯t easy, especially in matches that required high-risk aerial moves. She has often wrestled with a brace since then, taking precautions while still pushing her limits.
The way she landed on Raw looked uncomfortably similar to her previous injury. For someone who relies so much on speed, agility, and springboard attacks, another long layoff would be a frustrating blow. Stark was just beginning to gain momentum again on the main roster. A spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match could have pushed her even further.