It has been a tough year for Bianca Belair. One of WWE’s biggest female stars has been out of full in-ring action for months after suffering a serious finger injury. Now, she has finally undergone surgery, and the real road to recovery has officially begun. While fans are hopeful about her return, WrestleMania 42 might still be a long shot.
Bianca Belair Undergoes Surgery After Long Injury Struggle
Bianca Belair recently informed fans that she had surgery on her injured finger. The injury happened almost a year ago at WrestleMania 41 during a Triple Threat Match for the Women’s World Championship.
In that match, Belair faced Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. During a dangerous group suplex spot off the turnbuckle, all three women crashed hard to the mat. In replays, Belair can clearly be seen shaking her hand in pain immediately after the fall.
The injury turned out to be a broken knuckle on her left hand. At first, there was hope that it would heal naturally with time and rest. However, months passed without proper improvement, and surgery eventually became necessary.
Recovery Has Not Been Easy
For what seemed like a simple knuckle injury, the healing process has been surprisingly complicated. Instead of recovering in a few weeks, Belair has been sidelined for nearly a year.
Now that surgery has been completed successfully, she has started physical therapy. In a recent social media post, she mentioned that her first therapy session was scheduled at 7:00 a.m., jokingly complaining about the early timing.
Here’s a quick breakdown of her injury timeline:
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Injury | Broken knuckle (left hand) |
| Where It Happened | WrestleMania 41 Triple Threat Match |
| Initial Plan | Natural healing without surgery |
| Final Decision | Surgery required |
| Current Status | Rehabilitation and physical therapy |
Despite being injured, Belair has remained visible. She made a special appearance as a guest referee at WWE Evolution, officiating the match between Jade Cargill and Naomi. Many fans believed she might return during the Royal Rumble, but her recovery was not complete.
Will Bianca Belair Appear at WrestleMania 42?
As WrestleMania 42 gets closer, rumours are spreading about whether Belair could still be part of the event in some capacity. Even if she is not medically cleared for a full match, WWE could involve her in a non-wrestling role.
Belair is still one of the top stars in the women’s division. She is a three-time Women’s Champion and remains extremely popular with fans. From a business and storytelling point of view, having her at WrestleMania would make sense — but only if her health allows it.
Initially, there was hope she would be back in time for SummerSlam last year. Unfortunately, complications from the fractured knuckle delayed everything. However, if her rehabilitation goes smoothly from here, a return by SummerSlam this year could be realistic.
A Long Road, But Not the End
Injuries are always frustrating, especially for someone as athletic and active as Bianca Belair. But surgery now gives her a proper chance to heal fully instead of rushing back too soon.
The focus at the moment is simple: recovery first, wrestling later. Whether she appears at WrestleMania 42 or waits until SummerSlam, fans will be ready to welcome her back whenever she is fully fit.
Belair has built her career on strength, resilience, and hard work. This injury may have slowed her down, but it has not stopped her completely. If her recovery stays on track, it is only a matter of time before “The EST of WWE” steps back into the ring stronger than ever.
