Netflix viewers ‘horrified’ after WWE star suffers sickening injury on live TV
She let out a devastating scream.
WWE superstar Zoey Stark had to be carried out of the arena in the middle of a match on last night’s Monday Night Raw.
During the live Netflix broadcast, the 31-year-old wrestler was unable to finish her Money In The Bank qualifier against Rhea Ripley and the returning Kairi Sane due to a brutal injury.
During the bout, Zoey went for a springboard missile dropkick to Kairi and landed awkwardly, letting out a sickening scream as her knee appeared to buckle.
She was immediately removed from the match as a member of the medical staff had to carry her in his arms to get her backstage.
The exact nature of the injury is not known, but fans and Zoey’s fellow wrestlers have already flooded social media with prayers and messages of support.
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‘That scream Zoey let out was horrifying,’wrote @SuperShinkenRed on X, as @The_SpotFlix added: ‘Doctor carries out Zoey Stark after horrifying leg injury – she was screaming in pain while Rhea Ripley looked scared.’
Zoey (far left) had to be carried backstage as the match continued (Picture: WWE) Footage and photos of the moment have not been shared by WWE (Picture: WWE)Another fan, @PropaneMan92, said: ‘I genuinely feel terrible for Zoey Stark. Hearing her scream in pain is so haunting. Praying she hasn’t hurt her knee again.
Hinting at the possible severity of the injury, plenty of Zoey’s peers have sent her well wishes, along with some retired stars.
Rhea, who has had injury heartbreak herself, wrote: ‘Professional wrestling can be very real and dangerous… Tonight continued to prove that anything can happen. Wishing @ZoeyStarkWWE a speedy recovery!’
‘Praying for @ZoeyStarkWWE. Takes serious risk and physical trauma every time she steps in the ring to make the most of her opportunities and entertain the fans. Hoping she’ll be ok soon. ????????,’ wrote Dean Muhtadi, formerly known as Mojo Rawley in WWE.
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Previous Page Next Page‘Prayers & positive vibes for @ZoeyStarkWWE. I’m the biggest StarkMark,’ added Tommy Dreamer, while WWE star Bayley simply tweeted: ‘ZOEY ❤️’
Natalya, who was in another MITB qualifier with Becky Lynch and winner Roxanne Perez earlier in the night, said: ‘I love you @ZoeyStarkWWE and I’m keeping you in my prayers. ????’
Meanwhile, WWE legend and producer Shane ‘The Hurricane’ Helms pointed out how wrestling as a whole deserves more respect for the risk the performers take.
Fans and wrestlers have rallied behind Zoey (Picture: Michael Owens/WWE via Getty Images)He wrote: ‘No matter how much respect Pro Wrestling gets, it’ll never be enough. Every bump causes damage if even on a micro level. And some can be life altering. Get well soon @ZoeyStarkWWE. We all ❤️ ya!’
AEW star Thunder Rosa agreed, sending positive vibes to Zoey after the incident.
She added: ‘Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport. We give our all everytime we step in the ring and we also risk a lot when we do what we love. @ZoeyStarkWWE I love you sister and I hope you recover soon. (sic)’
WWE Raw airs weekly at 1am on Netflix. Saturday Night’s Main Event will live stream this weekend on YouTube for fans in the UK.
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