Former WWE star exits while still rehabbing serious knee injury
Summary
– WWE has officially released Zoey Stark during her injury recovery
– She had been sidelined after suffering a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus on RAW
– Stark was progressing well in rehab and had planned to return before the release
Zoey Stark is officially out of WWE after reports confirmed her release while she was still recovering from a major knee injury.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp confirmed the news, making Stark one of the latest names affected as WWE roster cuts continue to surface across the company.
Her departure comes as a surprise because she had been actively working toward an in-ring return after suffering a serious injury during the May 19 episode of RAW.
Stark tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus during the match, leading to surgery and a long recovery process that kept her out of action for months.
During rehab, she had been open with fans about the physical and mental challenges of the process. At one point, doctors warned her that she might need additional procedures if her knee did not improve.
She explained that a possible scope procedure or manipulation under anesthesia had been discussed due to complications with scar tissue and movement.
Fortunately, her recovery improved, and she later shared that the extra procedures were no longer needed.
Stark revealed she was back to running and jumping, and had regained full range of motion, making it clear she felt grateful and optimistic about getting back into the ring.
She also told fans she could not wait to return to action and reconnect with the audience once she was medically cleared.
Instead of preparing for that comeback, Stark now finds herself released from WWE entirely.
Before the injury, she had built strong momentum on the main roster with her aggressive style and consistent performances, becoming one of the standout names in the women’s division.
Her release now adds another notable name to WWE’s growing list of roster changes, and attention will quickly shift to where she may land once fully healthy.
