Bianca Belair’s Injury Update and Adjustments During Her Absence – Bianca Belair has been sidelined for several months following a serious hand injury suffered during her Triple Threat Match against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 41. Initially diagnosed as a broken finger, the injury was later revealed to involve more extensive knuckle and joint damage, significantly extending her recovery timeline.
According to internal WWE reports, the initial belief was that Belair would only miss a short period. However, follow-up medical tests showed complications that required a slower, more careful rehabilitation process. WWE has taken a cautious approach, ensuring that Belair does not return prematurely and risk long-term damage.
Since WrestleMania, the EST of WWE has made occasional non-wrestling appearances — including acting as a special guest referee and featuring in backstage segments — but she has yet to return to in-ring competition. Her absence has been felt across SmackDown, where she has long served as one of the division’s key figures, known for her athleticism, charisma, and consistency in main-event matches.
A new report from Fightful Select indicates that WWE has been quietly strengthening the SmackDown women’s division to compensate for Belair’s absence. The company has introduced several NXT call-ups, including Blake Monroe, who has already made an impression as a promising singles competitor, and ZaRuca, the new tag team of ZARIA and Sol Ruca. These additions have helped refresh the roster while Belair continues her recovery.
While no official timetable for her return has been set, there is growing optimism within WWE that Belair is progressing well. Officials reportedly want her to be “100 percent cleared” before reintroducing her to active storylines. When she does return, Belair’s comeback is expected to reignite the women’s division and bring a major boost of star power back to SmackDown.
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Bianca Belair’s Injury Update and Adjustments During Her Absence
