PW Torch’s Wade Keller provided an update regarding Britt Baker’s absence from AEW television. According to the report, Baker’s relationship with Adam Cole has no bearing on her current status with the company.
I am told the Adam Cole situation is not stopping her. There should be no heat on Adam Cole, he has nothing to do with her not being on TV…Obviously, she had some standout moments in AEW and became a star and was seen as a centrepiece act, but even back then I was hearing about her reputation and being unpopular in certain circles, and difficult to work with, and being fiercely territorial of her role in the company in a way that just felt unsustainable.
The report indicates that AEW President and CEO Tony Khan’s current position could affect Baker’s television appearances:
From what I’m hearing, at least the attitude right now at the moment, the belief is Tony Khan is fed up enough that he’s just gonna focus his TV time on others. I don’t know what that means in terms of her pay and her contract and it’s possible eventually things will change…At this point in asking around, you should not expect to see her back imminently.
Baker’s Impact on AEW Women’s Division
Britt Baker established herself as a prominent figure in AEW’s women’s division during her tenure with the company. According to Keller’s sources, concerns about Baker’s backstage interactions existed throughout her time as a featured performer, despite her notable in-ring achievements and character development.