Bianca Belair set for SummerSlam comeback after injury setback

Bianca Belair’s absence has been felt on SmackDown ever since her high-stakes Triple Threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY at WrestleMania 41. Despite her resilience, the 3-time WWE Women’s Champion suffered broken fingers during the bout, forcing her to take a break from in-ring competition.Belair’s injury derailed a key storyline involving Naomi and Jade Cargill. Prior to her hiatus, Belair had uncovered Naomi’s betrayal of Jade, setting up what looked like a heated rivalry. However, with The EST of WWE off television, WWE had to abruptly alter its creative plans.

SummerSlam return on the cards

According to multiple reports, Bianca Belair is expected to return to the ring in time for SummerSlam 2025, which takes place across two nights - August 2nd and 3rd.

She is not part of the Queen of the Ring tournament and will also miss the all-women Evolution premium live event in July. But WWE sources indicate she should be cleared to compete by early August.

This timeline gives WWE ample opportunity to reintroduce Belair into the Naomi–Jade Cargill feud. Whether she appears before or during SummerSlam, her return is expected to shake up the SmackDown women’s division.Naomi recently captured the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase, outlasting competitors like Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, and Giulia. Following her win, she addressed Belair directly on X (formerly Twitter), asking, “.@BiancaBelairWWE are you proud of me yes or no!?”

The post, while playful, carries underlying tension given Naomi’s recent heel turn.

With Jade Cargill still seeking payback and Belair nursing unfinished business, the seeds are clearly being planted for a high-voltage showdown.Bianca Belair’s return promises to shake up SmackDown’s women’s division. Whether she reappears during SummerSlam or in the buildup to it, fans can expect fireworks - especially if she confronts Naomi, now carrying the Money in the Bank briefcase.With personal history and a storyline left hanging, WWE could reignite the feud between Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill in dramatic fashion.

A triple-threat showdown, or even a long-form rivalry stretching into the year-end pay-per-views, is already being discussed among fans.At 35, Belair remains one of WWE’s most dynamic stars, and her return comes at a time when the women’s roster is brimming with potential. If WWE plays its cards right, this could be the spark that defines the division’s narrative heading into Survivor Series and beyond.All eyes now turn to August, as SummerSlam weekend draws near - and with it, the possible return of The EST of WWE.Also Read: Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes announce pregnancy, wrestling world sends love