A positive update has emerged regarding the status of former WWE Women’s Champion Bianca Belair. According to a new report from sources, “The EST” is “closing in on her return” and could be back in a WWE ring very soon.
Belair Expected To Be Cleared Next Week
The report states that Belair is expected to be medically cleared for in-ring action as early as this upcoming week. A potential return date could be as soon as the episode of Friday Night SmackDown following SummerSlam on August 8. However, the source clarified that she will not be cleared in time for a surprise appearance at this weekend’s premium live event.
A Long-Awaited Return From Injury
Belair has been out of action since suffering a serious finger injury during her triple-threat match at WrestleMania 41 this past April. Her only on-screen appearance since then was as the special guest referee for the No Holds Barred match between Jade Cargill and Naomi at the Evolution premium live event earlier this month.
Belair’s injury at WrestleMania forced her and her then-partner, Jade Cargill, to vacate the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. In Belair’s absence, Cargill has embarked on a dominant singles run, and she is now scheduled to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam this weekend. Belair’s impending return could have major implications for both the singles and tag team title pictures on SmackDown.
According to sources, we are told Bianca Belair is closing in on her return. The former 3 time Women’s Champion is expected to be cleared for action this upcoming week and could appear as soon as the SmackDown following SummerSlam on 8/9. She won’t be cleared ahead of this…
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