Bianca Belair has provided a significant update regarding her finger injury, which has forced her to make a personal adjustment. Since suffering broken fingers during her match at WrestleMania 41, Belair has been sidelined from WWE action while she recovers from the damage.
The injury occurred when Belair faced IYO SKY for the Women’s World Championship, a match in which SKY retained the title before losing it to Naomi later at Evolution. Although the injury has healed, Belair revealed that her finger no longer straightens fully, causing her to switch her wedding ring to her opposite hand.
Details on the Severity and Impact of the Injury
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Bianca Belair explained the extent of her injury and how it continues to affect her daily life. She suffered breaks in multiple spots on the finger, including the middle and near the joint. While the finger has healed to look normal again, its limited movement means her ring finger on her left hand no longer fits her wedding ring, prompting the change to her right hand.
“It looks more like a real finger now. So I have to wear my ring finger on my right hand now because my ring doesn’t fit. It’s healed, it won’t fully straighten. I broke it in two or three different spots. I broke it up here in the middle and then down in the joint.” —Bianca Belair
Uncertainty Surrounding Bianca Belair’s Return Timeline
There have been reports speculating that Belair could make her WWE return around SummerSlam, which will be held at MetLife Stadium. However, given the ongoing effects of her injury and recent statements, it remains uncertain whether she will be part of the event. Her absence has left fans and the WWE community anxious to see when she will be able to compete again at full capacity.
Context of Recent WWE Storylines and Future Events
Bianca Belair’s injury update arrives amid various developments in WWE. Recent headlines have highlighted the evolving relationships between key figures such as John Cena and The Rock, as well as speculations around Seth Rollins‘ potential return or surprise championship strategies at SummerSlam. Additionally, the company has confirmed final details of the two-night SummerSlam card, including an unusual stipulation added to one of the matches.
Other notable WWE updates include revelations about past tensions between CM Punk and Triple H, and speculation about The Rock’s imminent return. These storylines contribute to an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation in WWE, heightened by the personal challenges faced by stars like Bianca Belair.
Implications of Belair’s Injury on Her Career and WWE’s Plans
Bianca Belair’s finger injury update underscores the physical toll wrestling takes on its performers and raises questions about her future in the sport. The fact that her finger cannot fully straighten may impact her in-ring performance, even after her eventual return. WWE and fans alike will be watching closely to see how she adapts and whether she can regain her previous momentum.
Her injury also highlights WWE’s broader challenge of managing its roster amid injuries and ongoing storyline demands. The timing of her return could significantly affect SummerSlam, one of WWE’s major yearly events, making her status a key point of interest heading into the summer wrestling season.
