Tony Khan, President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has shared new details about Britt Baker’s anticipated return to AEW. Baker last appeared in AEW during a November 2024 episode of Dynamite, and since then, fans have been eager for her comeback. While Khan confirmed that Baker remains highly valued by the company, he stopped short of specifying when she will be back in the ring.
Khan Expresses Strong Support for Baker Amid Growing Women’s Division
During an appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Khan emphasized Baker’s importance in AEW’s evolving women’s division, now expanded across multiple shows including Dynamite and Collision. Khan noted that the addition of tag teams and various singles wrestling opportunities have created a more dynamic environment where Baker could shine once more.
“I really like Britt (Baker) a lot and I think there’s so many exciting things happening in the women’s division so, Britt’s somebody I really like and respect a lot and definitely think as we’ve evolved with more tag teams and singles wrestling opportunities now across multiple shows, now that we have four hours of TV with Dynamite and Collision, I think there’s gonna be more and more opportunities. You’re seeing I’m signing a lot more young wrestlers and Britt’s still somebody very highly regarded and respected here in AEW so, I would expect to see Britt back in AEW. I just don’t wanna say when.”
He further added,
“It’ll be a good thing for everybody when Britt returns and I think it’s gonna be very, very good in terms of, for AEW right now, when you look at how the roster has evolved, there’s more and more fresh matches… Britt’s somebody I would absolutely love to have back in AEW soon.”
Britt Baker’s Role and Recent Matches in AEW
Britt Baker has been an integral part of AEW since its inception in 2019. Her last championship appearance came at All In 2024, where she challenged Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship. Throughout her time with AEW, Baker held the AEW Women’s World Championship and built a reputation as one of the company’s premier wrestlers.
Implications of Baker’s Return for AEW’s Landscape
As AEW continues to expand its women’s wrestling division, Baker’s return is expected to inject fresh energy into the roster and create new matchups for the promotion’s growing television hours. With stars like Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roman Reigns impacting the larger wrestling scene, AEW’s roster evolution positions Britt Baker to be a key player upon her return.
Given Khan’s comments and the ongoing growth of AEW’s programming, the timing of Baker’s comeback remains uncertain but highly anticipated, signaling a positive development that could sustain AEW’s momentum in women’s wrestling.
