Wrestling fans woke up Tuesday morning to troubling news from the WWE world. Zoey Stark, one of the company’s rising stars, suffered a gruesome knee injury during Monday night’s RAW event.
The 31-year-old athlete, known outside the ring as Theresa Serrano, went down hard after an awkward landing mid-match, and the moment quickly spread across social media.
The footage, now widely circulated, shows Stark’s leg bending in a way no leg should. It’s difficult to watch, even for the most seasoned wrestling fans. The reaction from the arena crowd told the story- shock, silence, and concern.
WWE officials rushed to her side within seconds, halting the match immediately. Fans instantly knew this was no scripted moment. Stark didn’t just sell a bump. She was clearly in real pain.
Fans React With Concern And Support
As the news broke, wrestling fans flooded social platforms with messages of support. Reactions came in fast, many shaken by the visuals and expressing deep concern for Stark’s well-being.
Zoey Stark injury slowed down
Trigger Warning : it’s definitely bad #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/aDBRe36bMc
— Phil (@Phxlly) May 20, 2025
“Prayers up to Zoey Stark. Injuries suck but a re-injury is devastating,” one fan posted, capturing the collective heartbreak of the WWE Universe.
Prayers up to Zoey Stark. Injuries suck but a re-injury is devastating
— Mr Jones (@Jon3sworld) May 20, 2025
Another wrote, “You have to stay optimistic with injuries, but that’s a horror show. Not for the squeamish.”
You have to stay optimistic with injuries, but that's a horror show.
Not for the squeamish. Prayers up for Zoey Stark pic.twitter.com/HcfHc6ZOdi
— JB (@superzomgbbq) May 20, 2025
A slowed-down clip of the moment made the rounds late Monday night, and the reaction was nearly universal: disbelief and sympathy. One viewer commented, “I haven’t even had coffee yet, sweet Jesus…I hope she’s able to heal & come back stronger.”
I haven’t even had coffee yet sweet Jesus…I hope she’s able to heal & come back stronger
— Bloodhoney (@bloodhoney78) May 20, 2025
The legitimacy of the incident became even clearer when fellow wrestler Rhea Ripley, who was in the ring, immediately broke character to check on Stark. “You know it’s not kayfabe when Rhea jumped in but a handler got to Zoey first. They don’t stop a match for kayfabe injuries,” a fan pointed out.
I'm not a Zoey Stark fan but that was horrible. You know it's not Kfabe when Rhia jumped in to check on her but a handler got to Zoey first. They don't stop a match for kfabe injuries. Zoey would have rolled out on her own if it was kfabe. Prayers for a speedy recovery to Zoey.
— Terri Portz (@tportz64) May 20, 2025
WWE has not yet released an official medical update, but the wrestling world is united in sending love and strength to Stark as she begins what many fear could be a long road to recovery.
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