For much of the past year, the status of Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., has been one of AEW’s lingering uncertainties. The former AEW Women’s World Champion has not appeared on television since late 2024, a prolonged absence that has fueled widespread speculation about her future. This week, Baker broke her silence with an announcement that adds a new wrinkle to the conversation.
On Instagram, Baker confirmed she will appear at the Houston Celebrity Comic Con during All Out weekend. The timing is significant: the convention runs concurrently with AEW’s flagship pay-per-view, reducing the likelihood of a surprise return at the show.
At first glance, an outside booking during such a high-profile AEW weekend could suggest a widening gap between the company and one of its cornerstones. However, the reality behind the scenes appears far less contentious. Despite months of speculation in 2025 that Baker might be exploring a departure, her contract with AEW is understood to be secure through late 2026, with the possibility of extending into 2027 due to time missed with injury.
Her absence from television has less to do with contractual disputes and more to do with creative timing. Reports indicate Baker is medically cleared and ready to wrestle, but the company has been holding her return until the right storyline presents itself.
Signs of that return may already be in motion. AEW has recently referenced Baker in promotional material for All Out, a clear indication that she remains part of the company’s long-term vision. With no visible friction between the two sides, her comeback is widely regarded as a matter of when, not if.
For now, Baker’s Comic Con appearance ensures she will still be in front of fans during a key weekend for the company, maintaining visibility while anticipation builds. Whenever the timing aligns, her eventual reemergence in an AEW ring promises to be one of the most closely watched returns in the promotion’s history.