Morning Daily News Update: June 9, 2026 – Bianca Belair Shares Positive Injury Recovery Update
By Conor Renshaw on 9 June 2026
Morning all!
It’s Tuesday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!
We’ve also got a whole bunch of new stuff on the blog from yesterday:
Rock Star Gary reviewed WCW Starrcade from 1998
Alex Podgorski posted a new 5-Star BOOK Review
Jabroniville has a new Joshi Spotlight for GAEA Japan
LScisco uploaded a new WTWWW for WWF Monday Night Raw from February 19, 1996
Kat reviewed last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw
Bianca Belair Shares Update On Finger Injury
Bianca Belair has provided a positive update on her recovery from a long-standing finger injury, sharing a video on social media showing she can once again bend the finger as part of her ongoing rehabilitation. Belair joked that her pregnancy has given her extra time to focus on recovery, writing that she is still undergoing therapy and making progress. The former Women’s Champion has been sidelined since last year’s WrestleMania after suffering a finger injury that failed to heal properly, leading to another procedure in February. Belair later revealed at WrestleMania 42 that she and her husband, Montez Ford, are expecting a baby boy after keeping the pregnancy private for six months.
Triple H Unveils WWE Night Of Champions 2026 Poster, Announces Official Start Time
WWE has unveiled the official poster and start time for Night of Champions, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 27. The event will feature the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, with the winners earning world title matches at SummerSlam. Triple H shared the promotional artwork on social media, confirming that the show will air live at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix internationally. While no matches have been officially announced, the poster prominently features champions including Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Trick Williams and Cody Rhodes.
Backstage Update On Keith Lee’s AEW Absence
Keith Lee has reportedly been discussed internally for an AEW return, but no comeback has materialised. According to Fightful Select, AEW officials considered bringing Lee back in recent months, though any tentative plans appear to have stalled. Lee has been absent from AEW television since 2023 and has not been a regular presence backstage, with no indication that he has begun the company’s multi-week medical clearance process.
WWE Money In The Bank 2026 Delayed
WWE has officially rescheduled Money in the Bank 2026, moving the event from September to October 10 while keeping it at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The company did not provide a reason for the change. New Orleans was awarded the event after WrestleMania 43 was relocated to Saudi Arabia, and WWE has since promised the city a future WrestleMania. Tickets for Money in the Bank will go on sale July 10, with a pre-sale beginning the day before.
