Britt Baker, a prominent figure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has reportedly extended her contract, which sources say now runs through 2027. Despite being absent from AEW programming since November 2024, fans have been left wondering about her future with the Jacksonville-based wrestling promotion. According to insider reports shared by Sean Ross Sapp during a Fightful Select Answers segment, Baker’s current contract is active for at least another year, with the potential to extend further due to injury time allowances commonly added to wrestler agreements.
This contract update comes amid Baker’s prolonged hiatus from AEW, which has not been connected to health or personal issues. Previously, she took time off from September 2023 to July 2024 to recover from an injury but has not issued any official statements regarding her absence since late 2024.
“Her contract goes at least a year. At least a year. And then they could add injury time to it, assuming it’s like every other deal. That would take her well into 2027.” – Sean Ross Sapp
Jack Perry Moves Away From His Jungle Boy Character
Jack Perry, considered one of the foundational talents of AEW since the promotion’s launch in 2019, has declared he will no longer perform as Jungle Boy. Perry first gained attention with the Jungle Boy persona, performing with tag team partner Luchasaurus as Jurassic Express, a popular babyface duo. However, in a recent appearance on the Battlegrounds podcast, Perry revealed that he feels he has outgrown this character and is ready to evolve his on-screen identity.
The decision to move on from Jungle Boy reflects Perry’s desire for creative growth, though he remains open to exploring new, engaging concepts for his wrestling career.
“I’m not going back to Jungle Boy. That’s what I know. For me, honestly, if the people can come up with something cool, I’m down for it. It’s kind of cool for me. It’s evolved over the years.” – Jack Perry
Adam Copeland Lands a Film Role Beyond Wrestling
Adam Copeland, prominently known as the Rated-R Superstar in AEW, has secured a notable role in the upcoming sequel to the film The Beekeeper. The project stars Jason Statham and features a cast including Pom Klementieff, Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, and Jemma Redgrave. While details about Copeland’s character remain undisclosed, this opportunity marks a significant expansion of his career into acting outside the wrestling ring.
Copeland’s new movie role coincides with his reduced presence in AEW storylines. At AEW All Out, Copeland teamed with Christian Cage to defeat FTR, a rivalry intensified when FTR attacked Copeland’s wife, Beth Phoenix. Subsequently, Copeland announced an indefinite leave to prioritize his family, though he continues to fulfill acting commitments during this period.
Anthony Bowens Shares His Anxiety Over Job Security in AEW
Anthony Bowens, one-half of the former tag team The Acclaimed, recently revealed his fears about being released from AEW. In an interview with Good Karma Wrestling, Bowens expressed how the actions of his tag team partner, Max Caster, created repeated difficulties that jeopardized his role within the promotion. Bowens described experiencing multiple tense moments where his career stability seemed uncertain, adding emotional strain to his professional life.
“There were times where I thought I was not going to have a job anymore, and that is terrifying as somebody who has always dreamed of being on television, being on Dynamite, wrestling every week…..there was just occurrence after occurrence after occurrence after occurrence where I was cleaning up this guy’s mess.” – Anthony Bowens
Ongoing Challenges and Changes Shape AEW’s Landscape
The AEW roster is seeing significant transformations, from Jack Perry’s creative reinvention to Adam Copeland’s focus on acting, alongside the uncertain dynamics faced by performers like Anthony Bowens. Meanwhile, Britt Baker’s contract extension through 2027 signals the company’s intent to retain its top talent despite current absences. These shifts underline the evolving nature of AEW’s talent pool amid intense competition and personal challenges.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how these developments will impact AEW’s storylines and roster stability moving forward. With Britt Baker’s contract secured, there remains hope for her eventual return, while other stars navigate their paths through professional and personal trials within the wrestling world.
Jack Perry says he's not going back to being just JUNGLE BOY, wants fans to come up with something cool:
“I’m not going back to Jungle Boy. That’s what I know. For me, honestly, if the people can come up with something cool, I’m down for it. It’s kind of cool for me. It's… pic.twitter.com/GjnfuB4tAz
— Drainmaker (@DrainBamager) September 30, 2025
Anthony Bowens says there were times he thought he'd lose his job in AEW because of Max Caster:
"People don't understand what I went through backstage with Max Caster. I can't be any more genuine – there were times where I thought I was not going to have a job anymore, and that… pic.twitter.com/NT3dOfSXCm
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) September 30, 2025
