AEW President Tony Khan has directly addressed the widespread speculation concerning the future of Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. During the media call for AEW All In Texas, Khan flatly denied that there have been any discussions about the former champion leaving the company.
The statement comes after weeks of rumors suggesting Baker was looking for her release from the promotion, a claim that sources reported by Fightful Select had already “vehemently” denied. Khan’s comments, however, serve as the first official word on the matter, aimed at putting the uncertainty to rest.
“I’ve never had a conversation about Britt departing AEW. I like Britt a lot,” Khan stated. “One of thing we’ve done really well with AEW is build a tight focused show around a really strong roster and it’s been very consistent. I think we’ve had a very good year of pay-per-view and TV. Absolutely, there have been some people that have not been featured.”
Khan elaborated by comparing his management of the roster to that of a professional sports team, explaining that not every performer can be featured prominently at all times.
“We have a great group of wrestlers that have not necessarily been on the show a lot that are very talented that we would like to work back in when the opportunity presents it… there is still only so many slots to fit into a show,” he explained. “Britt is a great example of somebody that is very talented and we could utilize in AEW with the right situation and at the right time. Just like in pro sports, when you have some really talented people that aren’t necessarily starting every game at that point doesn’t mean they won’t be starting in the future.”
The speculation around Baker, who has been absent from AEW programming since defeating Penelope Ford on an episode of Dynamite in November 2024, grew intense enough to reportedly cause a division of opinion within the company’s locker room. Despite the rumors, reports indicate that Baker has over a year remaining on her current contract, which could potentially be extended into 2027 due to time missed for injuries.