Bianca Belair, a multi-time WWE Women’s Champion, has announced she will undergo surgery on her finger after sustaining a significant injury during WrestleMania 41. The injury, a broken finger in three places, occurred during a Triple Threat match for the WWE Women’s World Championships against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The surgery is scheduled for Monday, according to a post Belair shared on her Instagram Stories.
Context on Belair’s Recent WWE Appearances
Although Belair has not wrestled since her injury at WrestleMania 41, she made an on-screen WWE return in the summer of 2025. During that time, she appeared as the special referee for the No Holds Barred match between Jade Cargill and Naomi at the WWE Evolution 2 pay-per-view event. Prior to this injury, Belair had been a prominent competitor in WWE’s developmental brand NXT, frequently challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship since her debut in 2016.
Implications of the Surgery for Her WWE Future
Bianca Belair’s finger surgery marks a crucial step toward her return to active competition. While details about her recovery timeline have not been provided, the procedure highlights the severity of her injury sustained during a high-profile championship match. As Belair is a central figure in WWE’s women’s division, her rehabilitation and eventual comeback will be closely followed by fans and the wrestling community.
“I’m scheduled to have my finger surgery tomorrow.” ?Bianca Belair, WWE Superstar
