Unfortunate update on Britt Baker's future following AEW Dynamite

Britt Baker has been absent from AEW for months, and now an unfortunate update about her future has come out, which could upset fans eager to see her return.

Britt Baker last appeared on AEW programming in November 2024. Dr. DMD, who was once a bankable star in the company and a leader in the women's division, has now lost some of her star power due to this prolonged hiatus. Amid her absence, numerous rumors circulated about her attempts to find a way out of Tony Khan's promotion and even joining rival WWE. However, the latest update regarding Baker seems like the final nail in the coffin for her time in All Elite Wrestling.

According to the latest report from PWInsider, the former AEW Women's World Champion was not present during the taping of last night's Dynamite. This information becomes increasingly crucial because this week's edition of the promotion's flagship show came to us from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is Britt Baker's hometown. Moreover, veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, in an earlier edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, mentioned that if Baker does not appear on Dynamite in Pittsburgh, she may never return to All Elite Wrestling.

Britt Baker still has a year left on her AEW contract

Amid her absence from All Elite Wrestling, wrestling insider Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful had reported that Britt Baker is contracted with the Jacksonville-based promotion until the fall of 2026.

"Britt Baker signed a five-year extension in the fall of 2021. At the very least, her contract goes until the fall of 2026. If she has injury time, which I'm not sure they'll add, it could end up going quite a bit longer than that," Sapp said."

Britt Baker's absence from Dynamite's taping in her hometown of Pittsburgh strongly suggests she might be moving on from Tony Khan's promotion. It remains to be seen how this saga unfolds.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

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Unfortunate update on Britt Baker's future following AEW Dynamite - Reports

Britt Baker still has a year left on her AEW contract