Zoey Serrano, formerly known in World Wrestling Entertainment as Zoey Stark, was spotted backstage at the CAA Centre ahead of a live TNA iMPACT broadcast, according to a report by PWInsider. The appearance in Brampton, Ontario, precedes both the August 27 television broadcast on AMC and subsequent television tapings.
Backstage Appearance Raises Industry Questions
According to PWInsider, there is no official confirmation regarding whether Serrano will appear on camera, wrestle a match, or sign an employment contract with the promotion. Her sudden presence backstage immediately fuels speculation about potential discussions between the two sides, given her prior history with the organization before her tenure in WWE.
Serrano was released from WWE in April 2026 following a five-year run with the Stamford-based promotion. During her time in WWE, she captured the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside IYO SKY, competed in multiple Royal Rumble matches, and shared television segments on the main roster with established veterans like Trish Stratus and Shayna Baszler.
Prior History and Prior Offers
This is not Serrano’s first association with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Before signing with WWE, she competed for the promotion under the ring name Lacey Ryan during a stint in 2020. That run included challenging Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts World Championship and facing Kiera Hogan in singles competition.
That background adds significant context to her backstage visit during a live broadcast cycle.
Did You Know? Before working under the ring name Zoey Stark in WWE, Serrano wrestled on the independent circuit and in TNA as Lacey Ryan.
Industry Context: Cross-Promotion and Backstage Visitors
Backstage visits across major wrestling promotions remain common throughout the industry. In a separate reporting instance highlighted by WrestlingInc, former WWE, IWGP, and TNA World Tag Team Champion Doc Gallows was recently spotted backstage at an All Elite Wrestling double taping of Dynamite and Collision in Nashville, Tennessee, though that visit similarly involved no on-camera appearance.
Unlike Gallows, who was visiting friends from his New Japan Pro Wrestling days such as The Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada, Serrano shares a direct working history with the TNA brand. WrestlingInc notes that Gallows and his long-time tag team partner Karl Anderson previously appeared for AEW in 2020 and 2021 through a working agreement with TNA, eventually aligning with Kenny Omega and The Elite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zoey Serrano signed to TNA?
No. According to PWInsider, Serrano was simply spotted backstage in Brampton, Ontario, and no formal signing or on-camera appearance has been confirmed.
When did Zoey Serrano leave WWE?
Serrano was released from WWE in April 2026 after a five-year tenure with the company.
Did Zoey Serrano wrestle for TNA previously?
Yes. Under the ring name Lacey Ryan, she competed for TNA in 2020, where she challenged Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts World Championship.
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