Bianca Belair has firmly established herself as the top babyface in WWE’s women’s division, becoming a cornerstone of the company over the past five years. Recently, the EST was sidelined with a finger injury sustained at WrestleMania. However, her recovery is taking longer than expected, and she may need to take an extended break in the coming weeks.
According to PWInsider, the former Women’s Champion is expected to miss WWE’s upcoming all-women’s premium live event, Evolution, next month because of her injury. Her ongoing recovery also kept her out of the Queen of the Ring tournament at Night of Champions. Still, there’s optimism within WWE that Belair could return by SummerSlam, if not sooner.
A few weeks ago, the EST of WWE appeared on the May 30 episode of SmackDown to celebrate her homecoming in Knoxville, Tennessee. During the segment, she had a brief face-off with Naomi, teasing a potential future feud. For now, fans are simply hoping to see the former Women’s Champion return to the ring sooner than expected.
Moreover, the 36-year-old’s most recent match at WrestleMania against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY generated significant buzz online. The performance further solidified her reputation as one of WWE’s top in-ring talents. Given her star power, WWE is likely preparing a major storyline for her return in the coming months.
Bianca Belair Talked About the Importance of Representation in WWE
Bianca Belair has become one of professional wrestling’s biggest breakout stars over the past decade. When she first entered the scene, few believed she had what it took to reach the top. Over the years, though, Belair has silenced her doubters and earned her place as a top-tier talent in WWE. Recently, she discussed the importance of representation and how it shaped her journey.
Speaking on What’s Your Story? with Steph McMahon, Belair emphasized that representation wasn’t just important—it was essential. She talked about how vital it is for young people to see others who look like them succeeding on platforms like WWE.
“It’s so important. I always use the quote, ‘Representation is not a request, it’s a requirement.’ [Banks] took [such] great care of me in that match, because I was so new. I remember talking with her and telling her, ‘That was more than just a WrestleMania match.”
Bianca Belair on What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon
Belair also honored the trailblazers who came before her, acknowledging the immense courage it took for them to break barriers and pave the way for future generations. She pointed to her historic moment at WrestleMania 37 alongside Sasha Banks as a powerful example of representation, where she was featured as a top star and won the Women’s Championship.
