Bianca Belair has started light training after surgery on a serious finger injury. The former WWE Women’s Champion has been out of the ring for more than 11 months, and this step is a major sign in her recovery.
How the Injury Happened
Belair injured her hand during a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. The match involved Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. She suffered multiple fractures to her fingers. Most of the fingers healed, but one finger broke in three places and at the joint.
That badly injured finger would not bend. Because of the severe damage, Belair had surgery in February 2026 to fix the problem.
Recovery Work and Early Progress
After surgery, Belair began physical therapy. Her early exercises included trying to make a fist, rolling a wooden tube, and bending the injured finger. She described many early days as frustrating because the finger would stiffen and feel painful again.
According to recent reports, Belair has now moved past those early setbacks. She has begun “light training.” This suggests her hand is stronger and her rehabilitation is moving forward. The step from therapy to light training is an important milestone for any wrestler returning after a major hand injury.
Appearances While She Was Out
Even while sidelined, Belair made occasional TV appearances. She appeared on an episode of WWE SmackDown in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. She also served as a special guest referee at WWE Evolution 2 for a No Holds Barred match between Jade Cargill and Naomi.
Belair later returned for a special announcement for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia in September. These appearances kept her connected to fans and the storylines while she recovered.
What Comes Next
Belair’s move into light training is encouraging, but WWE has not given a timeline for her full in-ring return. Medical recovery, strength rebuilding, and safe return-to-sport steps typically guide the next moves for a wrestler after this type of surgery.
For now, Belair and her team appear focused on steady progress. Fans can hope to see her back in action when doctors and trainers clear her to return. Until then, her recovery seems to be on the right track.
