Recent speculation about Britt Baker’s future with All Elite Wrestling has set the wrestling community abuzz, particularly after the former AEW Women’s World Champion removed all mentions of the promotion from her social media bios. Fans and observers alike interpreted this move as a potential sign that Baker might be on her way out of the company she helped establish as one of its original stars.
However, a new report from Fightful Select has put those rumors to rest, confirming that Baker remains firmly under contract with AEW—and will be for quite some time.
“Despite online speculation, we can confirm that Britt Baker is still signed by AEW, and under contract for quite some time,” the outlet stated, providing clarity amid the swirling uncertainty.
Baker’s status with AEW has been a topic of intense discussion in recent months, fueled not only by her social media activity but also by her prolonged absence from television and reports of backstage friction.
Her last in-ring appearance for the promotion came on November 13, 2024, when she defeated Penelope Ford on an episode of AEW Dynamite. Following that match, an angle with Serena Deeb hinted at a potential feud, but no follow-up materialized, leaving fans wondering about her whereabouts. Since then, Baker has been noticeably absent from AEW programming, prompting questions about her standing with the company.
Adding to the speculation, reports emerged earlier this year suggesting that Baker had become a polarizing figure backstage. In January 2025, PWTorch’s Wade Keller reported that AEW President Tony Khan was growing frustrated with Baker, citing her alleged difficulty to work with and unpopularity within the women’s locker room. Keller even suggested that Baker might be “done” with AEW, pointing to a “straw that broke the camel’s back” incident—though specifics remained scarce.
One contributing factor, according to the Wrestling Observer, was a July 2024 altercation involving Baker, MJF, and MJF’s real-life girlfriend, AEW broadcaster Alicia Atout. Baker reportedly made comments about MJF in the women’s locker room, which Atout relayed to him, leading to a confrontation. AEW’s HR department investigated, resulting in Baker receiving a 1-2 week suspension. While MJF faced no repercussions, the incident reportedly strained her relationship with management and peers.
Despite these challenges, not all accounts paint such a dire picture. Bryan Alvarez countered in January 2025 that rumors of Baker’s exit were “blown way out of proportion.” Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Alvarez noted that while Baker has her detractors, the idea that she is universally disliked or finished with AEW lacks foundation. “Nobody said she’s not coming back,” he emphasized, reinforcing that her contract still has significant time remaining. Furthermore, Baker herself has hinted at external factors contributing to her absence.
In a December 2024 appearance on Diamond Dallas Page’s YouTube show Gauntlet, she revealed she’s been “filming some fun stuff” outside of wrestling, suggesting her hiatus might be tied to personal projects rather than a permanent departure.
Baker’s journey in AEW has been marked by highs and lows. As the first female talent signed to the promotion in 2019, she quickly rose to prominence, capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship and becoming a cornerstone of the women’s division. However, her 2024 run was marred by setbacks, including a nine-month injury hiatus that sidelined her until July, followed by a high-profile loss to Mercedes Moné for the TBS Women’s Championship at All In in August.
Her in-ring return was met with mixed reviews, with some critics noting a lack of engagement in her performances, while others pointed to lingering health issues—like the herniated disks, torn labrum, and transient ischemic attack she overcame in 2023—as possible explanations.
For now, Fightful Select’s confirmation of Baker’s ongoing contract offers reassurance to fans hoping to see “The DMD” back in an AEW ring. Whether her absence stems from creative decisions, personal pursuits, or the reported backstage tensions, one thing is clear: Britt Baker’s story with AEW is far from over.
As the wrestling world awaits her next move, her legacy as an original pillar of the promotion remains intact—though the path forward may require navigating the complexities that have defined her recent tenure.
