Bianca Belair, who has been sidelined since WrestleMania 41 Night 2 in April due to a broken finger and subsequent surgery, shared an update on her rehabilitation this week. Through an Instagram video, Belair documented her ongoing physical therapy progress, signaling improved recovery after a difficult previous week.
Not any last videos from last week because last week was pretty rough 🥺But this week started off better.
— Bianca Belair, WWE Superstar
Clarifying WWE’s Status on Royce Keys After Royal Rumble Absence
Royce Keys, formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs from AEW, made his WWE debut at the January 2026 Royal Rumble but has not competed on televised events since. However, Keys did wrestle in a dark match ahead of the February 13 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Recent confusion arose from reports claiming WWE had no creative plans for Keys, based on a quote aired on WrestleVotes Radio. Fightful Select has clarified this statement was taken out of context and indicated no new updates rather than a lack of plans.
Nothing. Big question mark. Absolutely nothing. You know, we had speculated that SmackDown was the place for him. It certainly does still seem like that’s going to be his home. I know he was backstage Friday night. Saw some pictures of him. Don’t know when he’s showing up on TV. Hopefully, they have an idea. Hopefully, this is part of the plan.
— Unnamed source, WrestleVotes Radio
Insiders noted that some footage involving Keys has been filmed, though specifics regarding WWE’s story direction or Keys’s return timeline remain unknown.
Uncertainty Surrounding Gunther’s WrestleMania 42 Opponent
Gunther’s storyline and match opponent for WrestleMania 42 have yet to be finalized according to reports from WrestleVotes Radio featured on Fightful Select. Sources described the current status as uncertain, leaving fans and insiders unsure where the creative direction will head.
Undetermined. Not something 100% I’ve heard. Don’t know where they’re going to go.
— Source, WrestleVotes Radio
Among the possible contenders suggested for Gunther’s WrestleMania match are Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, and Rey Mysterio, but no official decision has been confirmed.
What This Means for WWE’s Upcoming Event and Talent
The lack of clarity on Gunther’s WrestleMania plans adds to ongoing speculation about WWE’s booking strategies for its upcoming marquee event. Bianca Belair’s progress provides hope for her eventual return, while Royce Keys remains in a holding pattern as WWE determines his narrative role. For fans and analysts alike, these developments carry significant implications for WrestleMania 42’s card and WWE’s talent utilization moving forward.
Bianca Belair has posted her latest physical therapy video. pic.twitter.com/yozI42m6tB
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) March 4, 2026
