A Long-Awaited Return
It had been exactly one year since fans last saw Bianca Belair compete inside a WWE ring, following her memorable performance at the previous WrestleMania. The silence was finally broken during Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where Belair made an unexpected appearance to share personal news: she and her husband, WWE athlete Montez Ford, are expecting a baby.
The Announcement
The heartfelt moment occurred immediately following Liv Morgan's successful defense of the Women's World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, just moments before the event's headlining match. WWE legend and WrestleMania 42 host John Cena had just addressed the crowd to reveal an official attendance of 50,816.
Belair interrupted the proceedings, having been away from the spotlight since sustaining a severe finger injury during her WrestleMania 41 bout against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. She playfully corrected Cena, stating, «Add one more.» Following this, she debuted her baby bump, confirming that she will be taking an extended leave from active competition.
A Decorated Career
Since joining the company in 2016 and rising through the ranks of NXT, the 37-year-old has established herself as a cornerstone of the women's division. Throughout her tenure, she has achieved significant milestones, including:
- Three reigns as a primary WWE world champion.
- Two Women's Tag Team Championship runs, partnering with both Naomi and current titleholder Jade Cargill.