Bianca Belair, who has been sidelined due to injury since WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas nearly a year ago, is preparing for a comeback at WrestleMania 42. Despite her absence from in-ring competition, her appearance as a special guest referee at Evolution 2025 showed fans she remains involved, sparking excitement about her imminent return.
According to information from Self Made’s WWE sources, Belair is expected to appear at this year’s WrestleMania event, although details on her role have not been revealed. Bodyslam also reported that while WWE has not announced an official return date for “The EST,” the company is confident she will feature during WrestleMania 42.
Details on the Injury That Kept Belair Out of Action
Bianca Belair sustained a broken finger during her triple threat match against IYO Sky and Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42. The injury was more serious than initially believed, impacting her knuckle and causing significant swelling. Recovery has taken longer than expected, but reports suggest she is on track to return to the ring within the coming months.
Belair Speaks Out About Her Recovery Challenges
In a candid discussion on BET’s 106 & Sports, Belair explained the unexpected complications from her injury. She said,
“I broke my knuckle, I broke the joint,”
and added,
“It’s something that I thought was going to be a very straightforward eight-12 weeks [until I returned], [but] it’s been almost six months at this point.”
Reflecting on the difficulty of healing as an athlete, Belair said,
“Being an athlete, having an injury, you rely on your body, and now my body’s not doing what it’s supposed to do.”
The Significance of Belair’s Comeback for WWE Fans
Bianca Belair’s return to WWE is highly anticipated after her prolonged absence and injury setbacks. Her reappearance at WrestleMania 42 will likely inject excitement into the event and offer a significant boost to the women’s division. Fans and the promotion alike view her comeback as a critical moment, signaling her readiness to continue competing at a top level after a challenging recovery period.
Self Made Report (as revealed on #SelfMadeSessions):
In speaking with WWE sources, @SelfMadePW can report that Bianca Belair is expected to be on this year's WrestleMania. Whether the plans have her in a wrestling capacity or making a return ON the show was something that… pic.twitter.com/GSXGgQ1bQu
— Self Made 💫 (@SelfMadePW) February 10, 2026
