Britt Baker has been absent from AEW programming for several months, but speculation continues about her status and the possibility of her imminent return. Conversations around a Britt Baker AEW return and new faction alliance have intensified, with sources indicating she is still with AEW under contract, and plans could be underway for her to join forces with babyfaces Anna Jay and Tay Melo should Tony Khan greenlight her comeback.
A Growing Rivalry in the Women’s Division Sets the Stage
Anna Jay has recently been entangled in an escalating feud with Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. Alongside her newfound ally, Harley Cameron, Anna secured a win over Bayne and Ford at Double or Nothing 2025. However, tensions rose even higher when Bayne and her partner avenged their loss by defeating Jay and Cameron in a hard-fought No Disqualification match on AEW Dynamite.
The rivalry took another turn when Harley Cameron was written off television due to a reported injury after a punishing move in the aforementioned bout. With Harley sidelined, Anna Jay became vulnerable, and at Fyter Fest last week, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford seized the opportunity to ambush her. As Bayne prepared to finish Jay on the entrance stage, former tag partner Tay Melo made her dramatic return, rushing in to defend her longtime friend.
The Potential for a New Faction Forms Amid AEW Summer Blockbuster
The renewed partnership of TayJay—Anna Jay and Tay Melo—is now poised for another showdown against Bayne and Ford at AEW Summer Blockbuster. Regardless of who claims victory, sources speculate that the babyface duo could suffer a post-match attack from their opponents, making the timing right for Britt Baker’s return. The three wrestlers, integral to AEW’s early women’s roster and familiar allies and rivals, could align and form a new group to challenge the dominant heels threatening the division.
This potential storyline finds further legitimacy in AEW history. Megan Bayne rose through the ranks by targeting established names in the promotion, such as Thunder Rosa, Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Toni Storm. The reemergence of Britt Baker, especially if she teams with TayJay, would directly challenge Bayne’s momentum. Notably, Baker’s last AEW appearance resulted in a win over Bayne’s associate, Penelope Ford, giving added storyline motivation to the possible alliance.
Thunder Rosa Throws Down a Challenge During Baker’s Hiatus
Even as Britt Baker remains away from active competition, developments around her continue to spark interest. Thunder Rosa, one of her primary rivals in the company, recently issued a direct challenge to Baker during a vlog, proposing a high-stakes hair vs. hair match at All In: Texas. The two athletes share a deep history, including their 2021 Unsanctioned Lights Out match, which many regard as one of the most intense encounters in AEW, and subsequent Women’s World Title contests the following year. Their past battles have helped define the division and set the emotional tone AEW fans have come to expect from the company’s top talent.
What Britt Baker’s Return and Faction Could Mean for AEW
The potential return of Britt Baker, especially as the leader of a new alliance with Anna Jay and Tay Melo, could tilt the balance of AEW’s women’s division. With rivalries heating up and established stars like Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford asserting dominance, the addition of a united front featuring Baker would elevate the stakes for upcoming events. Fans now wait to see if Tony Khan will orchestrate this dramatic shift, possibly reshaping ongoing storylines and determining new contenders as AEW heads into its major summer shows.
