Bianca Belair recovering from broken finger and plans to return soon

Bianca Belair said she is still recovering from a broken finger sustained at WrestleMania 41 in April but promised fans she will return to the ring soon. The former WWE Women’s World Champion discussed her injury and recovery during recent interviews, including an appearance on the Club 520 podcast and a separate conversation with Adrian Hernandez, and thanked supporters for their patience.

Belair has been sidelined for roughly five months after suffering the injury during the triple threat match for the Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Speaking on Club 520 while reflecting on the match, she said she remains affected by the injury and has been wearing her wedding ring on her right hand because her left finger is still broken. On Hernandez’s show she addressed fans directly, saying, “I just wanna say to all my fans, thank you for all the love, all the support. I hear you, I see you all online when you’re asking when I’m coming back, and that you miss me. All I can say is be ready, stay tuned. The EST always comes through and shows up and shows out, so, I’ll be back soon.”

Accounts of the injury’s severity have varied. Earlier reports said the finger was...