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Huge WWE Star Expected To Return For WrestleMania After Almost A Year

By Monika Thapa • Published Feb 10, 2026 08:21 EST
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WWE star Bianca Belair is currently sidelined due to an injury she sustained last year in April 2025.

The last time Belair competed in a WWE match was at WrestleMania 41, where she faced Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY in a triple threat match. During the bout, Rhea landed directly on Belair’s hand during a German suplex spot, which led to Belair suffering a crushed finger.

Belair later revealed that it was not just her finger, but that she shattered her knuckle joint. She broke her finger in three places, which severely affected her ability to bend it. WWE and Belair initially believed the injury would take 8 to 12 weeks to recover. However, the recovery has stretched into a lengthy hiatus due to the severity of the injury.

In early 2026, Belair shared some positive news regarding her injury, saying that the swelling had significantly decreased, which allowed her to wear her wedding ring again. According to rumors, she was expected to make a surprise return at the 2026 Royal Rumble, but she did not appear. Fans were disappointed not to see Belair at the event.

Bianca Belair Set To Return At WWE WrestleMania 42

However, there is good news for Belair fans. According to Self-Made on Self-Made Sessions, WWE sources revealed that Belair is expected to be at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas this year. But, it was not revealed what role she will play at WrestleMania.

“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 sources declined to comment on.”

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