Bianca Belair’s highly anticipated WWE return is being postponed due to complications with the healing of her broken finger, raising questions about when fans will see The EST of WWE back in action. In a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports, Belair provided an update on the challenges she continues to face with the injury.
Belair revealed that her finger was fractured in three places, including the joint, which, although healed, remains stiff and unable to bend.
“I broke it in three places and the joint,”
Belair explained.
“It healed, but it won’t bend. You can’t wrestle with a straight finger because it’ll break again.”
—Bianca Belair, WWE Superstar
She also expressed frustration with everyday activities being affected by the injury, such as making her own ring gear.
“I can’t even sew right now. I can’t even make gear. We’re on the end of this healing process, so we might have some time, but you never know. Crazy things happen.”
—Bianca Belair, WWE Superstar
Rest and Recovery Provide Unexpected Relief Amid Grueling Schedule
Despite the injury setback, Belair acknowledged the silver lining the break has provided given her intense workload over the past several years. She reflected on how the injury forced her to slow down after an extremely busy stretch in WWE and other projects.
“I needed this break,” Belair admitted.
“I’ve been going for the past five years nonstop in the title picture, filming reality TV shows and appearances. I think I had over 300 appearances in one year.”
—Bianca Belair, WWE Superstar
This pause has allowed her time to recuperate from the constant physical and mental demands of her career, even though it has delayed her return to full in-ring competition.
Recent WWE Appearance and Ongoing Uncertainty for Future Matches
Bianca Belair’s most recent involvement with WWE occurred on July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served as the special guest referee for the No Holds Barred match between Naomi and Jade Cargill at the WWE Evolution 2 event. Despite this limited role, her in-ring comeback remains uncertain as the finger injury continues to impede her wrestling ability.
The ongoing delay in her physical recovery impacts not only her career but also WWE programming, given her prominence in the women’s division. Belair’s absence leaves a gap in the title picture that she famously dominated for years.
Significance of Belair’s Delayed Return and Prospects Ahead
Bianca Belair’s extended recovery period highlights the brutality of professional wrestling injuries and the unpredictability of healing from serious fractures, especially those affecting critical joints. Fans and WWE officials alike await her eventual return, understanding that rushing could worsen the injury.
Her situation underlines the importance of health over performance, with the possibility that she may either return stronger after full recovery or have to adjust her in-ring style to accommodate her injury. Until her finger regains functionality, Belair’s WWE return remains on hold, keeping the wrestling community anxious for updates on her status.
