Latest update on Bianca Belair's WWE in-ring return & new title match added to NXT Gold Rush 2025

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Published at :November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Modified at :November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM

WWE SmackDown Bianca Belair Clash in Paris Wrestlemania 43

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Bianca Belair has been absent from in-ring competition since WrestleMania 41.

‘The EST of WWE’ Bianca Belair has been significantly absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania 41. Except for a few sporadic appearances, Belair has mostly been absent from WWE programming and has yet to make her in-ring return.

Belair competed in a triple-threat match against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley, where the Women’s World title was on the line. Belair suffered a broken finger and has been absent from the in-ring competition.

Belair’s last appearance on WWE television came in July, when she served as the special guest referee in the no-holds-barred match between Jade Cargill and Naomi at Evolution 2.

Bianca Belair’s WWE return might happen in early 2026

Bianca Belair WWE RAW — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 10: Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bianca Belair During Monday night RAW at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by WWE)

According to a new report from BodySlam+, Belair has faced a challenging recovery process. However, there’s optimism within WWE that she’ll return in the early part of 2026, with hopes that she might even return sooner than currently projected.

Many fans are predicting her return at the 2026 edition of the Royal Rumble, which is set to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of Riyadh Season. However, these are just speculations, and no official update has been provided on her return.

New title match added to NXT Gold Rush 2025 card

WWE has announced a massive mixed tag team match with a title on the line for the two-week special TV event from the developmental brand NXT, Gold Rush, which is set to take place on November 18 and 25, 2025, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The newly crowned AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champions, Ethan Page and Chelsea Green, will put the titles on the line against the team of Joe Hendry and Thea Hail. This match was announced following their altercation on this week’s NXT.

🚨 🚨 🚨After the chaos that ended #WWENXT, @OfficialEGO and @ImChelseaGreen will defend their @luchalibreaaa Mixed Tag Team Championship against @theahail_wwe and @joehendry on Tuesday Nov. 18th at #NXTGoldRush! 📍 @TheTheaterAtMSG 🎟️ https://t.co/k0SHMpNH5Q pic.twitter.com/Z8ebUEco2O
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 6, 2025

What is the latest update on Bianca Belair’s WWE return?

According to BodySlam+, Belair has faced a challenging recovery process. However, there’s optimism within WWE that she’ll return in the early part of 2026, with hopes that she might even return sooner than currently projected.

When and where will NXT Gold Rush 2025 take place?

WWE NXT Gold Rush will make its return as a two-week special event on November 18 and 25, 2025, taking place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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