5 Things Bianca Belair can do on WWE SmackDown if she returns tonight

Bianca Belair has been out of action since WrestleMania 41 due to a finger injury. Belair has made a few appearances on television despite her injury, as well as non-WWE interviews, showing her progress and recovery.

There were reports that The EST of WWE could be ready to return around SummerSlam. Now that the Biggest Party of the Summer is over, Belair might make her return on SmackDown tonight.

Let's look at five things the three-time women's champion could do this Friday if she returns from her finger injury.

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#5. Bianca Belair could confront Giulia

Giulia is the Women's United States Champion. (Photo: WWE.com)

Reigning Women's United States Champion Giulia successfully defended her title against Zelina Vega last week on SmackDown. That ends their feud, allowing a new challenger to come out and chase the Women's U.S. Title.

With Kiana James serving as Giulia's manager, she could cut a promo and proclaim how the "Beautiful Madness" is the best on SmackDown. That might prompt The EST of WWE to make her return and prove that she's still the best around.

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#4. Potential backstage segment with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair

Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. (Photo: WWE.com)

At this point in her career, Bianca Belair should be focusing on dream matches. While she already beat Alexa Bliss back in 2023, they haven't had a singles match on a big stage. As for Charlotte Flair, it's certainly a bigger dream match considering they haven't had a big singles match outside of NXT or RAW.

A possible backstage segment between the reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champions and Bianca Belair should plant the seeds for future feuds. Belair would need a tag team if she wants to regain those titles, possibly a reunion with Jade Cargill.

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#3. Potential segment with Jade Cargill, possible reunion tease

With that Jade Cargill mention, The Storm of WWE could cut a promo inside the ring this Friday to build some sympathy for her character after losing to Tifanny Stratton at SummerSlam. Bianca Belair's music suddenly hits, which could lead to different scenarios.

One possibility is a reunion between the two friends as they go after the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. This could lead to a long-term story that might end with a Belair vs. Cargill dream match at next year's WrestleMania 42.

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#2. Bianca Belair might turn heel on Jade Cargill

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. (Photo: WWE.com)

If that doesn't happen, WWE could go another route and shock fans on SmackDown. As Jade Cargill builds sympathy for herself and gains support from Bianca Belair, a potential swerve might happen involving the three-time women's champ.

Instead of supporting Cargill, Belair could attack her former partner and claim that she never checked on her while she was injured. It's been a while since The EST of WWE has been a villain, so it's a fresh gimmick that likely gets talked about.

A heel Bianca also sets up a potential dream match against a babyface Rhea Ripley for WrestleMania next year.

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#1. Could challenge Tiffany Stratton for a match at Clash in Paris

Tiffany Stratton. (Photo: WWE.com)

WWE's next Premium Live Event will be Clash in Paris at the end of August in France. There's only one match on the card with just three weeks left before the PLE, with Naomi defending the Women's World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer.

If the Women's World Title is on the line, the WWE Women's Championship should be defended as well. Tiffany Stratton could be celebrating her win against Jade Cargill, with Bianca Belair cutting her off and challenging her for the title at Clash in Paris.