Making WWE history; Returning to the scene of the crime - 5 directions for Bianca Belair following Jade Cargill's recent injury
WWE needs to figure out what to do with Bianca Belair following the recent injury to her friend and tag team partner, Jade Cargill. The two powerhouses essentially cleaned out the women's tag team division, beating every viable threat to the title.
Beating duos like Damage CTRL, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, and Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax left The EST and The Storm without believable challengers.
The attack on Cargill could refresh the tag division since it's been lagging with such dominant champions.
What will Bianca Belair do now that she's back to being a singles star for the foreseeable future? She could go in one of the next five directions following Cargill's injury.
#5. A new tag team partner?
An easy fix if WWE still wishes Belair to be a tag champion is to give her a new partner. There are a few possibilities that make sense. Naomi has ping-ponged between her friendships with Bayley and Belair/Cargill.
She's a former women's tag team champ but may be a favorite to win the newly created Women's United States Title. It makes logical sense and wouldn't be the first time WWE let a star remain a champ due to an unfortunate injury.
Piper Niven did this for Sonya Deville last year, allowing Chelsea Green to keep the belt. Charlotte Flair could return to resume the super team. A new partner is a strong possibility.
#4. Relinquishing her title before taking a short break
The whole build to WarGames has been emotional for everyone due to the ongoing feuds and feelings among all participants.
Bianca Belair may be on top of the world since her team has the gold, but the attack and road to WarGames have been chaotic. Should WWE officials ask her or force her to relinquish a title, taking a short break could also be a good decision.
She's been on almost every premium live event this year. Commentators also mentioned she has the most wins in 2024. That means she's been constantly featured on programming.
The EST could take some time off to recharge her batteries and give other women a chance to be featured more. A short break of a month or a few weeks would be more than enough so she could return before the end of the year.
#3. Inspector Belair takes the case
Before the big advantage match on RAW, Naomi, IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, and Belair discussed their priorities. Belair tried to juggle the important match with the fallout of Cargill's attack.
Naomi tried to refocus her on the immediate mission of winning the advantage. After beating Jax, the focus turns to WarGames. Bianca Belair could be thinking about the possible attacker(s) while also preparing for the big match.
If nothing noteworthy happens inside the cage, then she could start her investigation. It would be nice if stars stayed on their respective brands following the Survivor Series PLE since so much time was taken away from those not involved.
Nonetheless, an investigation could be on the cards. Breezango should be on her speed dial to help solve the case.
#2. She rejoins the WWE Women's Title picture
Another predictable yet easy booking decision would be for Bianca Belair to chase Nia Jax. She's been a constant presence in the championship picture for the last three years.
The EST just beat the champion on RAW, thanks to some help, but will likely earn a title shot before the start of 2025.
It may be time for a title swap since WWE wants its biggest names holding titles on The Road to WrestleMania.
That road begins at the Royal Rumble and Bianca Belair is currently the face of the women's division. Swapping one title out for another would be an easy pivot for bookers.
#1. Bianca Belair turns heel at WarGames
The most intriguing and shocking direction would be for Bianca Belair to finally turn heel on the main roster. She portrayed the brash, overconfident powerhouse during her NXT run.
Once she hit the main roster, however, she's been the smiling powerhouse, like John Cena. Belair still has a great connection with the WWE Universe. That's why a heel turn could have a similar impact as Hulk Hogan's historic turn with the NWO.
Her character needs a reboot and new direction, and turning on her allies would have everyone talking after Survivor Series: WarGames. It would also potentially offset Tiffany Strattons' face turn since the crown loves The Center of the Universe.