Bianca Belair, the former WWE Women’s Champion, has been temporarily taken off WWE television.
During the August 18th episode of WWE Smackdown, Belair and Charlotte Flair emerged victorious in their tag team match. However, a backstage attack by Damage CTRL targeted Belair’s knee, capitalising on an injury storyline that she had been selling since WWE SummerSlam. It is important to note that the knee injury is purely a part of the ongoing storyline.
According to Fightful Select, Belair’s absence from WWE programming was planned well in advance and was factored into the creative direction. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the duration of her time off. Some sources indicate that she could be out of action for a few weeks, while others suggest a possible absence of up to three months.
Throughout her reign as Women’s Champion, Belair received immense praise from within WWE for her dedication to her media schedule and participation in community events. Her commitment to her role both inside and outside the ring has solidified her as a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike.
As of now, it remains uncertain when Belair will make her return to WWE television. However, her absence provides an opportunity for other superstars to step up and make their mark in her absence.
How Many Times Has Bianca Belair Been WWE Women’s Champion?
Bianca Belair has captured the WWE Women’s title three times and she was also a winner of the Women’s Royal Rumble match in 2021.
Bianca Belair’s latest reign as champion only lasted mere minutes, as she won the title at SummerSlam after a gruelling triple-threat match against then-champion Asuka and Charlotte Flair.
After the bell rang and Belair was declared the victor, Iyo Sky came to cash in her Money in the Bank contract, meaning Belair had to defend her title at that very moment. Sky was successful in capturing the title from Belair.