The future of Britt Baker in AEW is currently shrouded in uncertainty, with conflicting reports painting two vastly different pictures of her status with the promotion. While some sources indicate the former champion is actively seeking to leave the company, others familiar with the situation firmly deny those claims.
One set of reports, originating from Bodyslam.net, suggests Baker is looking for a way out of her AEW contract, feeling she has accomplished all she can within the promotion and citing changes in the backstage environment. These reports are complicated by her contract status, which is believed to run until at least early 2026, with an option for AEW to extend the deal for time missed due to injury. The company is reportedly not planning to grant her an early release.
Directly contradicting this narrative, a report from Fightful Select states that people close to Baker and within AEW were surprised by the rumors. According to their sources, the idea that she wanted to part ways with the company was “news to them,” and they had not heard anything similar to that sentiment. These sources attribute her prolonged absence to unspecified “hold-ups” in conversations about her return.
Adding another layer to the situation is Baker’s history of backstage issues prior to her hiatus. She has not appeared on AEW television since her match against Penelope Ford on the November 13, 2024, episode of Dynamite. Her absence followed a turbulent period that included a reported altercation with MJF in July 2024, which resulted in a suspension after an HR investigation, as well as other reported instances of backstage heat.
Baker herself has fueled the speculation through her social media activity. She posted a cryptic message on Instagram about value changing depending on the environment, which many interpreted as a commentary on her position in AEW. She also recently appeared on Sammy Guevara’s vlog, where she joked about her long absence from television.
While there have been some teases of a potential return, including a public challenge from Thunder Rosa for a Hair vs. Hair match at All In, Baker is not currently booked for the event. With widespread belief that WWE would have significant interest in her should she become a free agent, her next move remains one of the most talked-about situations in wrestling.