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Tony Khan Gives Latest Dr. Britt Baker Update Amid Lengthy AEW Absence

Will we ever see Dr. Britt Baker return to AEW programming?
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It has been well over a year since Dr. Britt Baker appeared on AEW programming, but perhaps her lengthy absence could be coming to an end in the relatively near future. But then again, maybe not.

AEW President Tony Khan was a guest on a recent episode of iHeartMedia's Battleground Podcast, and he was asked about the status of the former AEW Women's World Champion.

While he was non-committal on an exact timeline, Khan did say he expects that AEW fans will see Dr. Baker back in the ring at some point. As the AEW Women's Division continues to grow and evolve, he believes that the right opportunity for her return will develop.

"Britt’s somebody I really like and respect a lot and I 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," Khan said.

"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."

Khan has made similar comments about the good doctor in the past, and yet, she hasn't wrestled a match since the November 13, 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite, where she defeated Penelope Ford. Still, though, he says he'd like to have Britt back in the fold 'soon'.

"It’ll be a good thing for everybody when Britt returns and I think it’s gonna be very, very good in terms of AEW. Right now, when you look at how the roster has evolved, there’s more and more fresh matches."

Dr. Britt Baker is under AEW contract for at least the next several months

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Dr. Britt Baker | Lee South - All Elite Wrestling

Baker signed a five-year contract extension in late 2021, which is due to run out later this year, barring an extension or freeze of some kind.

There was a report last summer that Britt was seeking an early release from her deal, but Khan denied that she had ever asked or demanded to leave the company.

We'll continue to provide any information on a potential return to the ring for Dr. Britt Baker as it becomes available.

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RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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