Britt Baker, former AEW Women’s World Champion, has addressed speculation about her retirement after being absent from wrestling since late last year. The star dismissed rumors on social media, clarifying that her break from AEW is not a retirement but simply time spent away from the ring.
Baker has been a foundational figure in the growth of All Elite Wrestling’s women’s division, delivering notable matches against opponents such as Hikaru Shida, Thunder Rosa, Toni Storm, Saraya, and most recently Mercedes Mone. At All In: London 2024, she challenged Mone for the TBS Championship but was unsuccessful. Following this, Baker appeared in only two more AEW matches on television, securing wins against Serena Deeb on AEW Dynamite’s five-year anniversary and Penelope Ford in November. Since then, she has remained out of active competition amid rumors fueled by reports of locker-room tensions and questions about her commitment to the company.
During her hiatus, Britt shared photos from a beach vacation in Florida on Instagram, which led a fan to assume she had retired. Baker responded directly to the speculation, saying,
“because I’m at the beach… . In Florida… where I live?” — Britt Baker
This comment put to rest the retirement rumors, confirming she is simply taking time off rather than ending her wrestling career. Contrary to previous reports suggesting she might be trying to leave AEW, other sources have indicated that Baker still has a substantial contract with the promotion.
Britt Baker’s Support for Fellow AEW Wrestler Kris Statlander
Recently, Britt Baker also showed her support for fellow AEW talent Kris Statlander, who celebrated her 30th birthday on August 7. Baker posted a picture of the two together following their TBS Championship match in 2023, accompanied by a heartfelt message on her Instagram story. Statlander, known as “Born Again Kristen,” is regarded as one of AEW’s rising stars, and Baker’s gesture highlighted the camaraderie among members of the women’s roster.
While it remains unclear when Britt Baker will return to AEW programming, her recent interactions and clarifications indicate she has not closed the door on her in-ring career. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely for an announcement on her status and potential comeback.
