Despite weeks of speculation, it looks like Britt Baker isnt going anywhere.
After recent chatter suggested the former AEW Womens World Champion wanted out of her contract, new backstage reports are pushing back hard.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, not only is Baker not trying to leave AEW, but the belief internally is that she will be back in the mix eventually. While AEW officials havent flat-out confirmed her return plans, sources inside the company reportedly expect her to re-emerge when the timing works out.
Tony Khan also recently addressed Bakers status during the AEW All In media call. When asked about the conflicting reports, Khan said shes never talked to me about leaving and made it clear he still has a lot of respect for her. He explained that AEW, like a sports team, has a limited number of spots on TV and sometimes has to rotate talent. Regarding Baker, Khan added that shell be used when the time is right.
Bakers last AEW match was back in 2024 when she defeated Penelope Ford. Since then, shes been absent from televisionfueling online rumors and fan speculation about her future. However, insiders suggest that due to time missed from injury, her AEW contract could actually extend into 2027.
So far, theres no confirmation of when or where shell return, but the door clearly isnt closedand the company still sees her as part of the roster.
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