Bianca Belair just dropped a new photo update on her finger injury, and honestly, seeing that swollen digit isn’t exactly the “good news” we were all cheering for regarding her return to the ring. After being sidelined since WWE WrestleMania 41 back in April 2025, fans have been desperate for a sign of her comeback, and this latest visual has everyone wondering what’s next.
The Gnarly Injury That Stalled The EST
This whole ordeal started over a year ago at WrestleMania 41 during a brutal triple threat match for the Women’s World Championship, where Belair faced off against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. It was a wild spot, a triple German suplex off the turnbuckle, and that’s when disaster struck. Belair’s finger got caught right underneath Rhea Ripley as they hit the mat. Ouch. She later revealed in an interview with Chris Van Vliet that the finger broke in three different spots, plus she broke her knuckle. That’s a serious injury, folks, and it explains why she’s been out of action for so long.
A Long Road Back With A New Twist
The journey back has been a grind. Belair underwent surgery last February, kicking off rehab the very next day. By March, reports from BodySlam.net confirmed she was finally doing “some light training.” She even made some appearances, including WWE WrestleMania 42, where she thrilled fans by revealing her pregnancy. Last June, she shared a hopeful update on her Instagram story, saying that pregnancy was actually giving her the time to get her finger better. She mentioned she was “still on therapy and We are bending!”
But now, with this new photo shared on Saturday, the reality check hits hard. That swollen finger? The source says it “doesn’t necessarily symbolize good news” for her path back to 100 percent. You gotta hope she gets it fully healed, or as close as possible, before she even thinks about stepping back into a WWE ring.
What’s Next For The Two-Time Champ?
Look, it’s a tough pill to swallow for fans who want to see the two-time WWE Women’s Champion and one-time WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion back dominating. The hope remains for a full recovery and a triumphant return to action down the line. But for now, there’s some genuinely exciting news on a personal front: Bianca Belair and her husband, Montez Ford, are expecting a baby! That’s a huge moment, and we’re wishing them all the best as they start their family. Her health and family are what matter most right now, and her return to the ring will have to wait until that finger is truly ready.
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