Former AEW Women’s World Champion Dr. Britt Baker has addressed fans on social media who suspected she had retired from wrestling after she shared photos from a day at the beach.
The exchange happened in the comments of Baker’s recent Instagram post featuring beachside images. A fan commented, “That’s why I’m watching you officially retired,” but Baker did not directly respond to the retirement claim. Instead, she cleverly shut down the rumor by replying, “Because I’m on the beach… In Florida…where do I live?”
Concerns about Baker’s status arose due to her lengthy absence from AEW programming. She hasn’t appeared on Dynamite or Collision since her segment with Serena Deeb back on November 13, 2024.
This extended hiatus sparked speculation about her future with AEW. However, AEW President Tony Khan addressed the rumors, stating that Baker “has never spoken to me about leaving.” He added that her break is linked to AEW’s evolving talent management approach and assured fans she would make her return to TV “when the time is right.”
Fan Take: This update is significant for AEW fans as it confirms that one of the promotion’s top female stars is not gone but simply taking a well-deserved pause. Baker’s eventual comeback could reinvigorate the women’s division and add fresh excitement to the sport’s landscape.
