“So right after, it really hit me. Like, I actually really feel bad for the gentleman that had to call me and tell me that I was released, because I broke down. I started crying. It was just one of those things that I wasn’t expecting, you know, after a year of rehab and working my ass off to come back, and then almost having to go through surgery twice during that whole rehab process, and to get that phone call, I just broke down.

Zoey also commented on the release happening while she was about to return from injury…

“My gut was telling me something was happening. I just remember my husband and I were driving to the store, and I just look at him, I’m like, ‘I think I’m getting released.’

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“Thank you WWE, you made a young girls dream come true. You could not have been better and more supportive during my healing and I will be forever grateful. Thank you to all the girls in the back, the producers, camera men you were all incredibly kind and gracious. And a special Thank you to Terry Taylor and Coach Bloom for teaching me so much and being a shoulder to lean on.

Its just the end of this chapter and the beginning of a new one. Falling Foward, onward and upward with God’s plan. Booking: zstark.booking@gmail.com.”

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com, Zoey was recently cleared for a return after being out of action since May of 2025.

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According to multiple outlets, the following individuals are no longer with the company: Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), Santos Escobar, Apollo Crews, Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre, Andre Chase, and Dante Chan.

Developmental departures include Luca Crusifino, Sirena Linton, Malik Blade, Trill London, Tyra Mae Steele, Chris Island, Tyriek Igwe, and Tyson Dupont.

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In a video published to Twitter/X, Zoey provided an update on her recovery…

“What’s up, guys? Just wanted to hop on here and give everyone a quick update. From the last video, one of the reasons why I was having a hard time was because I was told that either I would have to get a scope done, which is where they go in and clean out my knee and any scar tissue, or two, get a manipulation under anesthesia. One of the reasons was that I didn’t have a full range of motion, and that would have pushed my recovery back. I was so upset and having a really hard time with it. But now we are back on track. That did not have to happen, thank God!”

“Now, I’m running, I’m jumping, and I have a full range of motion. Things are going great, honestly. I’m happy. I’m blessed. I really, really can’t wait to get back into the ring and get back to you guys. So, that’s all, Stark Out!” (quotes courtesy of 411Mania.com)

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In a video published to Twitter/X, Zoey set the record straight about her future…

“That’s pretty funny actually. This AI video, whoever made it, great job. You did a fantastic job because a lot of people fell for it, including my own family. It’s not true, I’m not retiring. Not any time soon. In fact, I’m here at the UFC Performance Institute to do rehab on my knee, and working my a** off three to four times a day of physical therapy.”

“Look, I’m gonna share my journey with you guys. You know, the good, the bad, the ugly, a road to recovery, and what it is. So, stay with me. I love all you Stark marks.” (quotes courtesy WrestlingNews.co)

AI is crazy!#wwe #WWERaw #Starkmarks pic.twitter.com/UtopYHLD5q

— Zoey Stark (@ZoeyStarkWWE) June 16, 2025

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“Wow the love and support means more to me than you’ll ever know! 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.”

At this time, there’s no word regarding how long Zoey will be out of action. Trish Status gave support to Zoey by writing the following message via Instagram…

“Setbacks suck but comebacks rule. Get better soon cause you got more ass kicking to do.”

Wow the love and support means more to me than you'll ever know! 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

— Zoey Stark (@ZoeyStarkWWE) May 21, 2025

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“What you saw was a genuine reaction. We didn’t know. We had no idea. So being able to sit there and actually seeing my name pop up on the screen, that’s something I’ve been working towards for 11 years, my whole wrestling career, 11 years. So finally being able to see that and start my RAW journey was very emotional for me.”

Zoey also said the following about what she has learned from working with Trish Stratus…

“To show confidence and not letting anyone get in your way. After every match or after every promo, she’s sitting there. She’s helping me. She’s critiquing me telling me when to slow down. In every little aspect. she’s really been a big mentor so far.” (quotes courtesy of WrestlingNews.co)

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Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted the following about why Lyons and Stark were pulled from the show…

“Stark suffered a concussion in her match Tuesday [NXT Heatwave] with Mandy Rose and wasn’t cleared. Lyons wouldn’t have been allowed to go as they didn’t realize she wasn’t vaccinated and thus couldn’t get into Canada.”

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