AEW’s relationship with former women’s world champion Britt Baker seems to be deteriorating. Baker, who hasn’t appeared on AEW television in nearly eight months, recently sparked rumors of dissatisfaction by posting complaints on Instagram. Reports surfaced Wednesday morning claiming Baker might be trying to leave AEW, though her exact status remains uncertain.
While AEW has not officially responded to these claims or Baker’s social media activity, fellow AEW female wrestler Queen Aminata appeared to subtly criticize Baker. Early Wednesday, Aminata shared a picture on X from her hotel room featuring a $6.50 water bottle, which many fans interpreted as a direct jab at Baker’s earlier water bottle post, implying Aminata might be mocking her.
Aminata and Baker have never competed against each other in AEW, so it is unclear if there is personal animosity. However, a January report suggested Baker was unpopular backstage and described as “territorial” and “difficult to work with.” Additionally, AEW owner Tony Khan allegedly grew frustrated after a backstage incident involving Baker and MJF last year, as well as another lesser-known incident linked to an angle with Serena Deeb in November. Baker also had a well-known rivalry with Thunder Rosa in 2022 prior to these issues.
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Fan Take: This unfolding drama surrounding Britt Baker sheds light on the backstage tensions within AEW and highlights potential challenges in managing star talent. For fans, it signals possible roster changes and impacts on storylines that could shape the future dynamics of AEW’s women’s division.
