Bianca Belair Provides Update After Finger Surgery

The WWE Superstar begins physical therapy a day after the procedure.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 7:07am

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WWE Superstar Bianca Belair has provided an update to fans after undergoing surgery on her injured finger. Belair took to Instagram to share videos of herself doing physical therapy just one day after the operation, noting that the first session had to be at 7 am. It's unclear when Belair will be able to return to the ring, but she is expected to be back in time for WrestleMania 42 in April 2026, barring any setbacks.

Why it matters

Belair's return is highly anticipated by WWE fans, as she has been sidelined since WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. Her feud with Jade Cargill, the current SmackDown Women's Champion, is expected to resume upon Belair's comeback, adding much-needed depth to the women's division.

The details

Belair underwent finger surgery and has now begun the recovery process, sharing videos of her first physical therapy session just one day after the procedure. The WWE Superstar noted that she had to attend the session at 7 am, joking 'Now why [does] it have to be at 7 am?!!'

  • Belair last competed at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025.
  • She made a brief return as a special guest referee in July 2025 at the second-ever Evolution PLE.
  • Belair is expected to return in time for WrestleMania 42, which will take place from April 18-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Bianca Belair

A WWE Superstar who has been sidelined with a finger injury since WrestleMania 41 in April 2025.

Jade Cargill

The current SmackDown Women's Champion, who is expected to resume her feud with Belair upon the latter's return.

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What they’re saying

“'7 am therapy, 1st day after surgery... Now why [does] it have to be at 7 am?!!'”

— Bianca Belair

What’s next

Belair is expected to return in time for WrestleMania 42 in April 2026, barring any setbacks in her recovery.

The takeaway

Belair's return from injury is highly anticipated by WWE fans, as her feud with Jade Cargill for the SmackDown Women's Championship is expected to resume. Her comeback will add much-needed depth to the women's division, which has been missing one of its top stars since last year's WrestleMania.