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Real Reason Bianca Belair Hasn’t Wrestled Much on TV Since SummerSlam Loss to Iyo Sky

Published Aug 30, 2023 | 11:00 AM EDT

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In and out of the ring, the world of pro wrestling can be incredibly tough on its players. This remains true for Bianca Belair, who recently announced a hiatus from the ring for as long as a few months.

Despite the uncertainty about when Belair is expected to return to the ring, fans have poured support for the wrestler. Especially after her backstage altercation with Damage CTRL during the August 18 edition of SmackDown.

How long will Belair stay away from WWE TV?

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It’s no secret that the EST of WWE has had a rough schedule, especially due to her focus on interacting with her younger fans. She also filmed a number of commercials, including ones for Slim Jim and Snickers, and is no stranger to a number of other media and commercial requirements. But, this was due to take a toll on the wrestler, as her hiatus is expected to last from anywhere between “a few weeks (under a month) to possibly 3 months”, according to Wrestle Ops on Twitter.

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Despite sorrow emanating about her temporary departure from WWE, fans sent messages of support while also offering their takes on Belair’s presentation when she makes her return to the squared circle.

Fans hope Belair’s hiatus means she’ll come back as a heel

The EST of WWE was dealt a brutal knee injury during the 2023 SummerSlam, after a toss from Flair. Building up on this, Belair suffered an injury yet again on the August 18 SmackDown. Following Belair’s win alongside Charlotte Flair in a tag-team mashup, Damage CTRL ambushed the wrestler. The three wrestlers proceeded to smash her already injured knee while trapping it between a chair, with Belair convincingly in a lot of pain.

Fans hoped that the way WWE handled the storyline better while also expressing their hopes for a possible new presentation for Belair upon her return.

One fan is of the belief that the wrestler can do with some time off.

However, others are just hoping that the wrestler is well-rested and comes back invigorated from her hiatus.

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Another fan had a unique idea in mind when she makes her turn to the ring in the future.

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Fans won’t get to experience the magic Belair brings to their screen during WWE programming for the foreseeable future. However, they can rest assured knowing that the passionate WWE star could make a scintillating return after taking her time to recover. Do you think Belair could return as a heel, or will she stick around as the EST of WWE? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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