Lyra Valkyria Says Zoey Stark’s Injury Was “Extremely Heartbreaking” to Witness Live

Zoey Stark’s recent injury on WWE RAW shook up the locker room — and no one felt it more than Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria.

Speaking with Dublin Live, Valkyria opened up about what it was like to watch her fellow WWE star go down during the May 19, 2025 episode, calling the moment “heartbreaking” and offering support as Stark begins a long road to recovery.

Stark was injured during a Money in the Bank qualifying match and had to be helped to the back. It was later confirmed she needed surgery and could be out of action for the rest of the year. Valkyria, who knows firsthand how difficult knee injuries can be, was visibly shaken by what she saw.

“The best people make this look so easy. We go out and make it look effortless, but we always take that risk. I can honestly say that injury was extremely, extremely heartbreaking to see live and I know that the whole locker room is really hoping that Zoey (Stark) will come through this.”

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Valkyria also acknowledged that both she and Stark have dealt with major knee injuries before, and while no official details on Stark’s injury have been released, she’s hoping for the best.

“I know what it’s like to tear my ACL, but so does Zoey. I haven’t heard officially what the extent of the injury is, but I really, really hope that she is doing okay and can come through it and out the other side even better. It’s going to take a lot of mental toughness, but she’s been through it once. I’m sure she knows what’s ahead of her.”

Stark has since confirmed via Instagram that she’s undergone surgery and shared a photo of her leg in a brace, writing: “Road to recovery starts now! Day 1.”

While WWE has not confirmed a timeline, many believe Stark could be out until late 2025. In the meantime, support from superstars like Lyra Valkyria shows how close the locker room really is — and just how deeply this injury has impacted those around her.