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  • Bianca Belair Shares Finger Injury Update With Photo

    Bianca Belair Shares Finger Injury Update With Photo

    Bianca Belair has shared a new update on the finger injury she suffered at WrestleMania 41, revealing her ring finger swelled from a size 7.5 to a size 10 at its worst.

    Belair posted to her Instagram Stories showing she can finally wear her wedding ring again after months of significant swelling.

    “Finally got my ring back and can finally wear it again. My ring size went from a 7.5 to a…..10! My ring finger is bigger than my thumb now.”

    The injury occurred during Belair’s match at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, where she worked a triple threat match for the Women’s World Title. Her left hand became trapped during a spot in the match, causing multiple fractures and permanent joint damage to her ring finger.

    Doctors initially projected an eight- to twelve-week recovery. Complications arose when the finger healed straight, leaving Belair unable to bend it properly. After nearly ten months of rehabilitation, she underwent reconstructive hand surgery in February 2026. Recurring scar tissue has continued to limit mobility throughout her rehab.

    Belair remains out of in-ring competition. She and her husband, Montez Ford, are also expecting their first child.

  • Bianca Belair Reacts To Pregnancy Announcement At WrestleMania

    Bianca Belair Reacts To Pregnancy Announcement At WrestleMania

    Bianca Belair saved one of WrestleMania 42’s most memorable moments for herself, and she did it without throwing a single punch.

    Belair made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the same venue where she competed a year earlier, and announced her pregnancy to the crowd. The moment sent the arena into an immediate emotional reaction and quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights of the weekend.

    Taking to Instagram afterward, Belair opened up about just how much the moment meant and how difficult it was to share something so personal in such a public setting.

    “Same venue. Different result. This year. I win,” Belair wrote alongside a photo from the announcement.

    She then went into the full weight of what led to the moment and what it took to step out in front of that crowd.

    “I was so nervous to pop my little private bubble and share this moment but I’m so overwhelmed and truly overjoyed with the outpouring love and support. I was literally shaking and crying backstage before I came out. This year has been so hard in ways you guys just REALLY don’t even know but everything TRULY happens for a reason. There has been so many twists and turns but ending here has made it all worth it. I’ll be back! But until then enjoy this ride with me!”

    Belair and her husband Montez Ford, whom she tagged in the post, are expecting their first child. The EST of WWE confirmed she will be taking time away from competition but made clear her absence is temporary.

  • Bianca Belair Reveals Pregnancy During WWE WrestleMania 42

    Bianca Belair Reveals Pregnancy During WWE WrestleMania 42

    Bianca Belair returned to a WWE ring for the first time in months on Saturday night, and she did it to share life-changing news with the WrestleMania 42 crowd. The EST revealed during a surprise segment at Allegiant Stadium that she is pregnant with her first child.

    Bianca Belair Crashes John Cena’s WrestleMania Moment

    The reveal came together as a classic WrestleMania surprise. John Cena had walked out before the night’s main event to address the crowd and announce that 50,816 fans were inside Allegiant Stadium. That was when Belair’s music hit and the building erupted.

    After thanking fans for their support during her time away, Belair told Cena he needed to update his attendance number. She then removed her robe to reveal she is visibly pregnant, sharing that she and her husband Montez Ford are expecting their first child together. Cena thanked her for letting WWE share the moment, then bumped the official attendance to 50,817.

    What This Means for Belair’s Return Timeline

    Belair has been off WWE television for several months, with her absence previously tied to a complicated finger injury suffered at WrestleMania 41. The pregnancy announcement now provides broader clarity on her time away.

    She and Ford, one half of the Street Profits, have been married since June 2018 and have spoken openly in past interviews about wanting to start a family. There is no current word on when Belair will return to in-ring action, and WWE has not announced a timeline.

    Congratulations to Bianca Belair and Montez Ford from everyone at SEScoops.

  • Becky Lynch Details Behind-The-Scenes Battle To Protect Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania Moment

    Becky Lynch Details Behind-The-Scenes Battle To Protect Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania Moment

    Becky Lynch has opened up about the behind-the-scenes fight to protect the story between herself and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38, revealing that WWE wanted to add a third person to the match before Lynch pushed back hard enough to change the outcome.

    Speaking on Vulture’s Good One podcast, Lynch reflected on the full arc of the program, starting with the moment she returned from maternity leave and took the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Belair in seconds at SummerSlam 2021.

    “We paid off the story in the most amazing way. And what was so incredible about Bianca — I could write a book about how amazing she is — but when I took that title from her, I know how upset she was because she thought, ‘Oh, they don’t believe in me anymore. They think I’m doing a bad job, and I get squashed in this way,’” Lynch said.

    She acknowledged that Belair had every reason to feel aggrieved but chose graciousness instead. “She was so gracious. She was like, ‘I’m so happy.’ She could have been like, ‘This bitch is coming in, taking my spot. She’s been gone, I’ve been here putting in the hard work, and now I just have to roll over for her.’”

    Lynch said she always wanted to pay that back in the biggest way possible and that reaching their WrestleMania 38 rematch required a fight of its own. At one point, WWE wanted to bring in a third competitor and turn the match into a triple threat.

    “I was like, ‘That’s not the story.’ That was going to be the hill I died on — I was ready to really fight,” Lynch said.

    The creative direction was eventually changed and the match remained one on one. Lynch said keeping it that way was essential to the story being told properly.

    “Thankfully, they changed it, because it needed to go back to Bianca. If it had gone to a triple threat, they would have kept it on me. But the story needed Bianca to win and take that victory. And it just felt like such a happy, perfect ending.”

    Lynch challenges AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on Night One of WrestleMania 42 on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

  • Bianca Belair Begins Training For WWE Return Following Injury

    Bianca Belair Begins Training For WWE Return Following Injury

    Bianca Belair has begun light training and is working toward an in-ring return, according to BodySlam+, though no confirmed return date has been established at this time.

    Belair has been absent from in-ring competition since WrestleMania 41, where she suffered a finger and knuckle injury during her match against IYO Sky and Rhea Ripley. The injury has kept the former WWE Women’s Champion sidelined for several months.

    The report indicates that Belair is taking a cautious approach to her comeback, focusing on light training sessions as she gradually builds back to full in-ring capability. The exact timeline for her return remains unclear, with WWE likely prioritizing her complete recovery before scheduling her back into active competition.

    Belair’s absence has been felt across WWE’s women’s division, where she has been one of the top stars in recent years. Her return will be significant for the company’s programming, particularly as WWE continues to build storylines heading into major events.

    The injury at WrestleMania 41 was a setback for Belair, who had been consistently featured in high-profile matches and storylines. Her careful approach to recovery suggests WWE is taking no chances with one of their marquee performers.

    Fans will be watching closely for any official announcements regarding Belair’s return timeline as she continues her training and rehabilitation process.

  • Bianca Belair Shares Painful Update On Injury Recovery: \’Feels Like I’m Starting Over\’

    Former WWE Women\’s Champion Bianca Belair recently shared an update on her finger injury recovery on Instagram. \’The EST of WWE\’ has been on the sidelines since WrestleMania 41.

    At the event, she sustained a broken knuckle during her triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Belair underwent surgery in February 2026 and is currently in rehab. She last appeared on WWE programming as a special guest referee at WWE Evolution in July 2025.

    Bianca Belair Shares Update

    In a recent Instagram post, Belair described the difficulties she\’s facing.

    \”Most days after therapy this is what happens. My finger just stiffens back up. It feels like I’m constantly starting over and everything it’s painful. Every hour I’m trying to move it so eventually it won’t be this way. Also, trying to keep scar tissue from forming again,\” Belair said.

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    Bianca Belair Recovery Timeline

    Belair began physical therapy immediately after surgery, starting with a 7 AM session on the first day. She also expressed gratitude to Dr. Desai, who performed the surgery.

    The surgery is likely to rule Bianca Belair out of action for WrestleMania 42, which takes place on April 18-19 in Las Vegas. The recovery timeline seems to be two to four weeks for surgery, but three to six months for full grip strength. SummerSlam 2026 appears to be a more realistic event for her in-ring return.

    SEScoops wishes Bianca Belair a full and speedy recovery.

  • Bianca Belair Shares Gnarly Update After Finger Surgery

    Bianca Belair has shared an update on Instagram following her recent finger surgery, revealing new details about the lengthy ordeal that has kept her out of action for nearly a year.

    In a feed post on Wednesday that included a graphic photo from the procedure, the three-time Women\’s Champion wrote that it has been 10 months since her injury, eight months of rehab, and five doctors before she finally underwent surgery this week.

    \”And we are FINALLY here. Now I can finally start to put this behind me,\” Belair wrote. \”Thank you so much Dr. Desai for hearing me and fixing me!\”

    Belair also opened up about the complexity of the injury.

    \”Fingers and JOINTS are complicated, frustrating, confusing, essential… if you don\’t get it… consider yourself lucky and I hope you never have to find out.\”

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    A 10-Month Nightmare

    The EST suffered the injury during her Triple Threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY at WrestleMania 41 on April 20, 2025. What was initially believed to be a broken finger turned out to be a broken knuckle and joint, with Belair previously revealing the injury was far more complicated than expected.

    She originally expected to be out just eight to 12 weeks. Instead, the recovery stretched to 10 months and required consultations with five different doctors before surgery was performed on Monday, February 17.

    Belair has previously said the bone healed but her finger wouldn\’t bend, making it impossible to wrestle safely.

    What\’s Next for The EST?

    Belair began physical therapy just one day after surgery and has already been sharing clips of the rehabilitation.

    Her only WWE appearance since the injury was serving as the special guest referee at WWE Evolution in July 2025 for the No Holds Barred match between Jade Cargill and Naomi.

    The surgery should rule Belair out of competing at WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 in Las Vegas. With a typical recovery timeline of two to four weeks for surgery but three to six months for full grip strength, SummerSlam 2026 appears to be a more realistic target for her in-ring return.

    SEScoops wishes Bianca Belair a full and speedy recovery.

  • Bianca Belair Set To Undergo Finger Surgery

    Former WWE Women\’s Champion Bianca Belair recently announced that she is scheduled to undergo finger surgery on February 16th.

    The three-time WWE Women\’s Champion has been on the sidelines since WrestleMania 41. At the event, she broke her knuckle during her triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Now, it seems she isn\’t making a comeback to action anytime soon.

    Bianca Belair Injury Update

    \’The EST of WWE\’ has announced on social media on Sunday night that she will be having finger surgery. It has now shattered the hopes of her return ahead of WrestleMania 42.

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    Bianca Belair previously explained that she sustained the injury when Rhea Ripley landed on her hand following a German suplex spot, and it crushed her finger and broke the knuckle.

    At the time of her injury, it was believed that she\’d be back in time for the build to SummerSlam. However, things turned out to be extremely complicated.

    Bianca Belair\’s last appearance on WWE was back in July at Evolution. She was the special guest referee during the No Holds Barred Match between her former tag-team partners Jade Cargill and Naomi.

  • Jade Cargill Credits WWE Mentors, Shades Naomi

    WWE Women\’s Champion Jade Cargill has acknowledged the role Bianca Belair and Naomi played in her rapid rise through WWE\’s women\’s division.

    Speaking on the Going Ringside podcast, Cargill discussed her debut positioning alongside two established stars as part of what WWE dubbed \”The Big Three.\”

    \”You know, I would have never been positioned in a better way working with two great women at the time. I can\’t speak on Naomi right now. But I think being positioned with those two women and working with them as us being the Big Three, I would have never got a better opportunity,\” Cargill said.

    Cargill\’s comment about not being able to \”speak on Naomi right now\” appears to be an in-character reference to their current on-screen rivalry. Naomi and Cargill were frequently paired together during Cargill\’s first year in WWE, including during their Women\’s Tag Team Championship reign, before their partnership fell apart on television.

    Despite the kayfabe tension with Naomi, Cargill was clear about the value of her mentorship from both women during her transition from AEW to WWE.

    \”I think being under those two taught me a lot as far as entering a whole new industry, uh, well, company and getting on the fast track,\” she explained.

    Cargill\’s WWE journey has been remarkably swift. She debuted at the 2024 Royal Rumble, won the Women\’s Tag Team Championship with Bianca Belair, and recently captured the WWE Women\’s Championship from Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night\’s Main Event. Sol Ruca also reflected on her breakthrough year ahead of her SNME match against Bayley.

    When asked about her former rival Tiffany Stratton, Cargill stayed firmly in character: \”I don\’t want to talk about Tiffany Stratton. She\’s gone right now. It\’s all about Jade Cargill and the Jade Cargill show that you can catch on Smackdown every Friday.\”

  • John Cena \’Bawled His Eyes Out\’ Reading Natalya\’s Book: \’I Can\’t Put It Down\’

    John Cena had an emotional reaction to Natalya\’s new autobiography, finishing the entire book in a single day and admitting it brought him to tears.

    The WWE legend received an advance copy of \”The Last Hart Beating\” when he visited the famous Hart Family Dungeon, and his response exceeded all expectations.

    Natalya revealed the touching moment during her appearance on Stephanie McMahon\’s \”What\’s Your Story?\” podcast.

    \”I gave it to John Cena when he was at the Dungeon. And the next day he\’s like, \’Nattie, I was thumbing through the book.\’ And he goes, \’I\’m halfway through.\’

    Later that night, he sent me a text and he goes, \’I finished the book. I can\’t put it down,\’\” Natalya shared. \”It\’s a page-turner. He said, and I\’m sorry John, I\’m putting you on the spot, John said that it made him cry. He goes, \’I bawled my eyes out when I got to the end.\’\”

    Natalya\’s Emotional Story

    Cena wasn\’t the only WWE star moved by Natalya\’s deeply personal memoir. Bianca Belair became the first person to read the book, finishing it during a flight to Belgium while on tour with WWE.

    \”Bianca Belair was the very first person to read my book. And she read it on a flight to Belgium. We were on tour. And she read it and she was like, \’I wish I had this book when I was starting in developmental, in like NXT.\’ She goes, \’Because this book… it just made me feel so much,\’\” Natalya recalled.

    The book chronicles Natalya\’s complex relationship with her late father Jim \”The Anvil\” Neidhart, addressing themes of addiction, mental health, and the complicated nature of loving someone who hurt you. Multiple readers have told Natalya the book has had a healing effect on them.

    For someone who grew up in wrestling royalty but experienced significant family trauma, hearing that her story resonates so deeply with readers like Cena and Belair validates the difficult decision to share her most personal moments with the world. Natalya has also been tapped as a mentor for WWE LFG Season 3.

    Cena faces Gunther tonight in his final WWE match at Saturday Night\’s Main Event.