Multi-time WWE Women's Champion teases Royal Rumble return

WWE's first big event of 2026 will take place in Saudi Arabia, as the company will host the Royal Rumble event outside the United States. Meanwhile, Bianca Belair teased a return to the company, possibly for the Royal Rumble.

Bianca Belair has been vocal about her eventual return to the ring, as The EST hasn't competed for WWE in nearly a year. After her last match at WrestleMania 41 against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, Belair injured her finger. Later, it was revealed that she injured her knuckle and is on the road to recovery.

Recently, Bianca Belair hosted a Q&A on her Instagram and addressed a few topics amid her absence from the Stamford-based promotion. One of the most commonly asked questions was about her potential return at the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. The EST didn't deny it, but teased the idea of returning and possibly winning the gimmick match for the second time.

"2x?," "Y'all think I could win twice?" Belair's reaction.

Bianca Belair's response to Royal Rumble return! [Images from Bianca Belair's Instagram]

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Why is Bianca Belair not on WWE television?

Earlier this year, Bianca Belair earned the right to face IYO SKY for the Women's World Championship in Nevada at WrestleMania 41 when she won the Elimination Chamber match. However, Rhea Ripley got herself inserted in the match, and it became a Triple Threat for the title.

During the match, The EST got injured and eventually lost the match. In an appearance on BET's 106 & Sports, the multi-time WWE Women's Champion revealed how she got hurt and stated that fans can expect her to return to in-ring competition soon.

"Yeah, so, I broke my knuckle, which is not my finger. I broke my knuckle. I broke the joint. It's something that I thought was going to be very straightforward, 8-12 weeks. It's been almost six months at this point. But it was WrestleMania [41], and I was in a Triple Threat match with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, and we were going to the top rope because that's what we do, and we came off the top rope, and Rhea landed straight on my hand, and it just crushed everything of my finger. So, it's been a crazy journey," Belair said.

It will be interesting to see if she actually returns for the gimmick match in Saudi Arabia.