"WWE would not touch her if she were released," "Good riddance" - Fans believe former champion is done with AEW and will never return again

Despite audience expectations, a former AEW champion did not return to the company's programming on the latest edition of its weekly TV show. Fans seem to believe that the star in question, Britt Baker, is likely on her way out of the Tony Khan-led promotion.

The DMD's status in All Elite Wrestling has been uncertain for some time because of her long absence from the company's programming. Rumors about her hiatus began to snowball earlier this year after reports emerged claiming that Baker was done with AEW, and that she was actively looking to part ways with the promotion. However, Tony Khan denied the speculation this past July, suggesting that the former Women's World Champion will return to television whenever the right opportunity arises.

This week's episode of AEW Dynamite, following All Out: Toronto, aired from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city famously associated with Britt Baker. Although many expected the star to finally make her TV return on the Wednesday Night Show, The Doctor ended up not being featured on it, with a subsequent report confirming that she was not present during the program's taping.

Fans have now jumped to X/Twitter to share their reactions to Britt Baker's absence from Dynamite and her continued on-screen and in-ring hiatus. A vast number of users appear to believe that the 34-year-old is likely on her way out of AEW, citing reports of backstage conflicts and issues within the company.

One commenter even alluded to rumors suggesting that Britt could be headed to WWE after her contract with the Jacksonville-based promotion expires.

It remains to be seen whether Britt Baker will ever compete again inside an All Elite Wrestling ring.

Britt Baker's last matches in AEW

Britt Baker returned to All Elite Wrestling after a long, injury and illness-related break last year at Forbidden Door to kickstart a feud with Mercedes Mone. The rivalry culminated in a TBS Championship match at All In: London 2024, where The DMD failed to unseat The CEO.

Two months later, Britt defeated Serena Deeb on the Five-Year Anniversary edition of Dynamite. Just over a month later, Baker battled and beat Penelope Ford in what happens to be her last match in the promotion to date.

Britt Baker about to lock in her submission move on Penelope Ford [Image Credits: AEW on YouTube]

It remains to be seen what lies next for Britt Baker inside the squared circle.

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