10 New Directions For WWE After Payback 2023

9. Zoey Stark Going Babyface?

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Meanwhile, the future is a little more cloudy for one Zoey Stark. She was arguably rescued from main roster hell by aligning with Trish in the first place, so it'll be interesting to see where she goes from here and if she can stamp her mark on the roster.

That, let's be candid about it, remains to be seen.

Stark has all the tools, but she had a cushy gig playing protege to Stratus. Getting those reactions on your lonesome is a different ball game altogether, but WWE had to give Zoey a shot on her own at some point. Who knows? Things could work out well and she'll be in a featured match at 'Mania next year.

There better be a solid game plan though. Creative absolutely cannot go into this blind and think Stark will carry the same weight she did as Trish's number two. She needs meaningful storylines, some actual character development and killer matches to succeed.

Over to you, writing staff.

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