Morning Daily News Update: February 16, 2026 – Bianca Belair To Undergo Surgery

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Bianca Belair to undergo finger surgery

Bianca Belair has revealed she will undergo finger surgery after dealing with a hand injury that has kept her out of action for nearly a year. Belair said she broke the knuckle during a triple threat match with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, when Ripley landed on her hand from the top rope. What was expected to be an eight to 12 week recovery has stretched much longer, with Belair hoping the procedure will finally allow her to return to the ring. Her last match took place at WrestleMania 41, and she has only made limited appearances since.

Internal Reaction To ‘F**k ICE’ Chants At AEW Grand Slam Australia

The “F**k ICE” chants during the MJF vs. Brody King main event at AEW Grand Slam Australia were reportedly not viewed negatively backstage, according to Fightful Select. The report noted that travel logistics meant many wrestlers and executives, including Tony Khan, were unaware of earlier rumours about the situation, allowing the company to focus on the show itself. AEW sources said they expected the chants to continue even in Australia, and internal reactions were largely positive due to the mainstream attention they generated. Warner Bros. Discovery also confirmed it did not ask AEW to remove King from broadcasts despite earlier speculation.

Seth Rollins Back Training Ahead of WrestleMania 42

Seth Rollins is progressing toward a WWE return as WrestleMania 42 approaches, recently sharing training footage that shows him working out without visible discomfort. Rollins has been sidelined since September 2025 after picking up an injury at Crown Jewel, which led to shoulder surgery and the relinquishing of his World Heavyweight Championship. WWE is reportedly hopeful he will be cleared in time for WrestleMania, with speculation linking him to the identity of a mysterious attacker targeting The Vision. However, Breakker’s recent hernia surgery has created uncertainty around a potential showdown between the two at the event.

Ex-WWE Talent Officially Moved To Alumni Section

WWE has moved NXT backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid to the alumni section of its website, confirming her departure from the company after her contract was not renewed. Kincaid had previously revealed that her deal would expire on February 14, and she posted a brief farewell message on social media after leaving. She was last seen on the February 10 episode of NXT. Before joining WWE, Kincaid wrestled and worked as a commentator in Ring of Honor under the name Quinn McKay.