Britt Bakers in-ring future may not be about retirement it may be about contract length. During the February 22, 2026 Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp addressed Bakers ongoing absence from AEW television and revealed that her deal could potentially stretch much longer than fans expected. When asked about her status, Sapp explained that Baker remains under contract and AEW has the option to extend it. That line changes the conversation entirely. AEW has the ability to tack on time to contracts if a wrestler misses extended action due to injuries or physical issues. Baker, who has been off television for a prolonged period, could fall into that category. Sapp elaborated further. If AEW exercises that option, Bakers deal could extend deep into 2027 effectively locking her into the company far longer than many anticipated. The update also suggests there hasnt been significant internal discussion about bringing her back to TV yet, despite Baker recently stating publicly that she is not retired. For now, the headline isnt about a return date its about leverage. AEW appears to hold contractual control that could keep Britt Baker signed for potentially another year or more. Do you think AEW should extend her deal, or should Baker have the chance to negotiate freely sooner? Drop your thoughts below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
