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By Jeremy Hanna
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WWE fans were shocked and saddened when WWE Superstar Zoey Stark suffered a brutal injury during the Women's Money in the Bank qualifying match on Monday Night Raw.
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During the match, Stark attempted to hit her patented springboard missile dropkick on a returning Kairi Sane. Unfortunately, she landed incorrectly and seemed to blow her knee out.
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Stark was soon carried to the back when her knee couldn't support her weight, leaving Sane and Rhea Ripley to finish the match on their own.
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Since then, Stark has seen an overwhelming amount of support from the professional wrestling community, sending out thanks for everyone reaching out.
"Wow the love and support means more to me than you'll ever know," Stark said. "What hurts more than my knee is knowing I wont be able to perform for all of you for a while. I LOVE what I do and I'm blessed to do this. As the saying goes, the comeback is greater than the setback. Love you guys."
Now, Stark has taken to social media to share an update on her recovery, including a photo of her knee post-surgery.
"Road to recovery starts now!" Stark declared on Instagram Stories.
Countless wrestlers have sent out their support to Stark in this difficult time, including Ripley and Sane.
"Professional wrestling can be very real and dangerous," Ripley said. "Tonight continued to prove that anything can happen. Wishing [Zoey Stark] a speedy recovery!"
"I truly hope we get to face each other again when you're ready," Sane said. "Wishing you a smooth recovery. #Respect"
"Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport," former AEW Women's Champion Thunder Rosa said. "We give our all every time we step in the ring and we also risk a lot when we do what we love. [Zoey Stark], I love you sister and I hope you recover soon."
"No matter how much respect Pro Wrestling gets, it'll never be enough," former WWE Superstar Shane Helms said. "Every bump causes damage if even on a micro level. And some can be life altering. Get well soon, [Zoey Stark]. We all love ya!"
Zoey Stark has been wrestling with WWE since 2021 and was well-known for her work alongside iconic wrestlers like Shayna Baszler, Sonya Deville, and Iyo Sky.
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