Britt Baker has been a major topic of discussion lately, with rumors that she may be done with AEW after not appearing for the promotion for months. While speaking to The Takedown on Sports Illustrated, Chris Jericho was asked about Britt Baker’s status in AEW and whether she might be leaving the company.
“I don’t see her leaving or going anywhere, and I’m looking forward to having her come back on the show because she has a great character and a great presence and, once again, a great fan base within AEW and within the wrestling world.”
Jericho added that Baker is an AEW ‘OG’ and highlighted the former Women’s World Champion as “one of our first homegrown stars.” Though it’s been reported that Baker is massively unpopular within AEW, a follow-up report said that this was an exaggeration.
Britt Baker has not appeared on AEW television since the November 13 episode of AEW Dynamite, where she defeated Penelope Ford and was confronted by Serena Deeb. Only time will tell when “The Doctor” will make her return, but Jericho remains confident that she will be back.
Adam Cole and Britt Baker ended their relationship this past fall, but Cole has said they they remain friends and share mutual respect for one another.
Recently, however, a rumor began circulating that Baker had cheated on Cole during their relationship. The speculation originated from comments made by former WCW star Konnan on his podcast. Konnan addressed the breakup, claiming, “I was the first one that said her and Cole had broken up. They were on me again. Now you see it’s true. And I’m gonna throw this little one in there—a very credible source said it happened because she was cheating on him.”
In response, Baker took to X to deny the allegations and defend herself against the claims. She wrote:
“I understand we as performers are expected to have thick skin through opinions and lies we read about ourselves, but spreading lies about my personal life is just low, weird, and something I won’t tolerate.
I’ve never cheated on anyone in my life. #TellYourSource”
The situation has sparked debate among fans, with many showing support for Baker as she navigates the controversy. Neither Cole nor Baker has publicly commented further on the matter since Baker’s tweet.
I understand we as performers are expected to have thick skin through opinions and lies we read about ourselves, but spreading lies about my personal life is just low, weird, and something I won’t tolerate.
Rrumors that her lack of TV time is related to her breakup with Adam Cole have been debunked. Keller asserted that AEW CEO Tony Khan has grown frustrated with Baker, resulting in her current absence, though he noted she would likely be brought back if circumstances change.
In response to these claims, Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer provided a different perspective. Alvarez reported that the rumors about Baker being finished with AEW are “blown way out of proportion.”
Britt Baker appeared in the Netflix series Cobra Kai
While it’s true that Baker is not being used and there are no imminent plans for her return, Alvarez emphasized that there is no indication she is done with the company.
Baker was last seen on AEW programming on the November 11th episode of Dynamite, where she defeated Penelope Ford in a singles match.
For now, her future with the promotion remains uncertain, but the conflicting reports suggest the situation may not be as dramatic as initially reported.
Britt Baker has cultivated a unique persona as “The DMD”—a supremely confident and accomplished professional who flaunts both her wrestling and dental credentials with an air of superiority. With the recent report from Wade Keller via PWTorch suggesting Baker is “wildly unpopular” in the AEW locker room and potentially finishing up with the company, fans are speculating about her next move. Naturally, this raises an exciting question: what could a run in WWE, the world’s premiere wrestling promotion, look like for Britt Baker?
Baker’s Unique Appeal: A Blend of Reality and Wrestling
Baker’s character work has evolved significantly during her career. Starting as an initially bland babyface, she found her stride as a compelling heel who masterfully taps into her real-life success to generate heat. As “The Role Model,” Baker uses her dual accomplishments in wrestling and dentistry to position herself as superior to others, creating a character that is both despicable and fascinating.
In the ring, Baker employs a technical style highlighted by her signature Lockjaw finishing move—a hybrid scissored armbar and mandible claw that ties into her dentistry background. While her in-ring skills have received mixed reviews, her promo work and character consistency have made her a standout. Whether playing a despised villain or a brash anti-hero, Baker knows how to command attention and elicit strong reactions.
This combination of charisma, storytelling ability, and technical skill makes her an intriguing potential addition to WWE, where she could create memorable matchups with some of the company’s top talent.
Britt Baker’s in-ring style and larger-than-life persona would make her a natural fit for a variety of opponents across WWE’s roster. Here are ten dream matches that could define her WWE career:
Bianca Belair: The EST vs. The DMD would be an incredible clash of personalities and in-ring styles. Both women have carried their respective divisions as champions and proven themselves as main event talents.
Charlotte Flair: A showdown between two of the most confident and accomplished women in wrestling would create instant electricity. Their cocky personas and championship pedigrees would make for compelling television.
Becky Lynch: The Man vs. The Role Model is a dream match in terms of both wrestling ability and mic work. Their similar journeys as division-defining stars make this matchup a natural fit.
Rhea Ripley: The Eradicator vs. The DMD would showcase a compelling dynamic between Ripley’s raw power and Baker’s technical prowess. Their contrasting styles could create an engaging and hard-hitting in-ring story.
IYO SKY: SKY’s technical mastery and aerial prowess would pair brilliantly with Baker’s well-rounded skillset, likely producing an in-ring classic filled with high-level storytelling and action.
Bayley: As two of wrestling’s most naturally charismatic women, their shared trajectories from beloved babyfaces to despised heels would create rich storytelling opportunities.
Asuka: The striking and submission-based style of Asuka matched against Baker’s technical wrestling would result in an exciting clash of styles, with both women pushing each other to the limit.
Tiffany Stratton: This pairing of a rising star and an established veteran could elevate both performers. Stratton’s brash personality and athleticism would create interesting segments with Baker’s polished, self-assured character.
Liv Morgan: Morgan’s high-flying and risk-taking style contrasts well with Baker’s technical approach. Both women have demonstrated resilience and a connection with the audience, making this matchup dynamic and emotionally engaging.
Giulia: As NXT Women’s Champion, Giulia brings a hard-hitting, intense style that would mesh intriguingly with Baker’s technical finesse. This match could serve as a bridge between NXT and WWE’s main roster, spotlighting both competitors’ strengths.
Britt Baker’s ability to seamlessly blend her real-life accomplishments with wrestling storytelling, combined with her gift for generating heat on the microphone, makes her a natural fit for WWE. Whether working as a heel or an anti-hero, Baker’s persona provides creative flexibility, allowing her to adapt to any storyline.
With proven success in high-profile matches, Baker has the potential to deliver memorable moments and elevate any feud she’s involved in. These ten potential matchups not only offer fresh in-ring combinations but also highlight the compelling character dynamics Baker could bring to WWE’s women’s division. If the rumors of her AEW departure prove true, the DMD’s arrival in WWE could redefine her career—and create must-see television in the process.
Britt Baker has not appeared for AEW since November 2024, when she defeated Penelope Ford on Dynamite. New details have emerged regarding her absence from television and her reportedly strained relationship with individuals within the company.
According to Wade Keller of PWTorch, Baker is “wildly unpopular in the locker room,” with one source stating, “no one ever wants to see her come back.” The report further claims that Baker has “always had a reputation for being difficult to work with,” but the situation has allegedly worsened in recent months.
In August 2024, Baker was briefly suspended from AEW following an incident with MJF related to his storyline involving Alicia Atout. Keller notes that a “specific situation recently,” separate from the MJF issue, was “the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Ultimately, it will be AEW President Tony Khan’s decision whether Baker returns to the company—if at all. Keller’s report suggests that Khan “might have her in the same category as some other wrestlers where they just don’t get phone calls and don’t get called in.” Additionally, Keller clarified that Baker’s breakup with former boyfriend Adam Cole is unrelated to her absence from programming, despite speculation.
Baker’s situation is the latest in a series of backstage issues within AEW, which have cast the company in an unfavorable light. Rey Fenix recently alluded to “inhumane treatment” during his tenure under contract, implying that the company ignored his requests for medical assistance. Meanwhile, Ricky Starks, once considered a future top star in AEW, has not appeared on television since March 2023—a decision that has left both fans and Starks himself puzzled.
Baker was once the top star of AEW’s women’s division and held the AEW Women’s World Championship from May 2021 to March 2022. However, her future with AEW now appears increasingly uncertain as the women’s roster continues to flourish in her absence.
Britt Baker has been a cornerstone of AEW’s women’s division since its inception, solidifying her legacy as one of the company’s most successful homegrown stars.
The Pillar
As the first woman to sign with AEW in January 2019, Baker’s career has paralleled the promotion’s growth, earning her recognition as the “rock” of the women’s division over the past five years. From championship triumphs to historic matches, Baker’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping AEW’s identity.
Championships and Iconic Matches
Baker’s reign as AEW Women’s World Champion remains a highlight of her career, lasting an impressive 290 days between May 2021 and March 2022. During her time at the top, she defended her title against a diverse roster of challengers, including Nyla Rose, Kris Statlander, Tay Conti, and Riho.
Britt Baker was the top female wrestler in AEW during the promotion’s most successful period
In addition, her victory in the 2022 Owen Hart Cup Tournament further cemented her reputation as one of AEW’s most decorated talents. Beyond titles, Baker also made history as the first woman to main event AEW Dynamite in her iconic Lights Out match against Thunder Rosa, a bout widely regarded as a landmark moment for women’s wrestling.
Uncertainty
As AEW continues to evolve, Baker’s future with the company remains uncertain. Despite recent high-profile matches, such as her TBS Championship challenge against Mercedes Moné at All In London 2024, questions loom about her next steps. Regardless of what the future holds, Britt Baker’s legacy as an AEW original and a trailblazer for the women’s division is firmly established.
Birtt Baker has revealed what she’s been doing on her time off from AEW.
The former Women’s Champion has not wrestled for AEW since the November 13 episode of Dynamite last month. She defeated Penelope Ford at the show.
The D.M.D. appeared in a new video on DDP’s YouTube channel. When asked what she’s been up to, Britt Baker revealed that she’s actually been busy filming some stuff:
“I’m filming some fun stuff, can’t wait to tell everybody what it is. It’s on the down low for now but it’s really exciting and it’s cool, it’s really cool. I think people will be really excited about it.”
When the wrestling legend asked her if she’s learning new things during this time, Baker explained that she is doing things to become a more well-rounded pro wrestler while she’s off the road:
“Yeah definitely, it’s kind of a whole new world. Obviously, our world is very special but we have so much more to learn I think to make yourself more well-rounded pro wrestler, learn as much as you can.
[I’ve] been training more [in] stunts, martial arts just everything I can cause I’m off the road right now. Until I come back, I’m like ‘Let’s cook up on this time off.’”
Britt Baker previously appeared on the American reality show Bar Rescue with Adam Cole. She was also recently featured on the sixth season of Kobra Kai.
AEW is gearing up for Worlds End on December 28 in Orlando, Florida, with one of the most personal matches set to happen being Adam Cole Vs. MJF. During the December 21 episode of AEW Collision, the two exchanged heated words with MJF taking the personal nature of their feud to a whole new level.
MJF took the microphone first, delivering sharp jabs at Adam Cole. MJF mocked what he perceives as Cole’s physical fragility, remarking that even a small bump, a gust of wind, or a cavity could take him down. Adding to the sting, MJF referenced Cole’s personal life, alluding to his recent breakup with Britt Baker, claiming that Cole may even need to find a new dentist.
MJF’s barbs didn’t stop there as he continued to mock the “crack bay-bay,” in reference to Cole’s recent weight loss. In response, Cole accused MJF of using political influence to secure a spot in AEW for Alicia Atout and highlighted MJF’s two hair restoration surgeries.
These barbs touched on some very real issues for both men, with Cole confirming back in October that he and Baker are no longer together. Earlier this year, Baker was suspended following a backstage incident with Cole, in which she took issue with Cole’s girlfriend Alicia Atout being in the women’s locker room. MJF allegedly punched a wall over the incident, just before his grueling hour-long match against Will Ospreay on the July 17 episode of Dynamite.
Cole Vs. MJF will come one year after the former was revealed as the Devil at Worlds End 2023. With matters growing even more personal this week, fans can expect a brawl like no other next week at AEW’s final pay-per-view of the year.
Britt Baker has shared how her perseverance landed her in Cobra Kai after impressing one of the show’s writers with her ‘attitude.’ The former AEW Women’s World Champion appears in the ninth episode of Cobra Kai’s sixth season which landed on Netflix on November 15.
While Baker has only now arrived in the show, getting a role in Cobra Kai has been in the works for the DMD since meeting writer Hayden Schlossberg at the season 4 premiere.
“He recognized me from social media. I kind of joked, but not joking, ‘If you ever need anything, I’m a huge fan and would love to be involved.’”
Schlossberg later contacted Britt, who he feels embodies the “Cobra Kai never-say-die attitude.” While Baker, who plays Russian sensei Oksana, has been working on getting on the show for years, she’s still yet to watch herself on the hit Karate Kid-spinoff.
“I have to be honest, I haven’t even watched it yet. I want to wait for all of it to come out so I can watch it all!”
Baker’s role in Cobra Kai is a huge opportunity for the AEW competitor to extend her star power outside of the squared circle. It remains to be seen if this role will lead to bigger things for the DMD, but years after pitching herself, Baker has at long last found herself in one of the most popular shows currently airing.
Britt Baker has been left reeling from a “rollercoaster” year for the AEW star that has seen major shifts in both her professional and personal lives. 2024 has seen Baker compete just five times for AEW, including at All In: London in Wembley. Baker’s year has been mired with injuries, her suspension due to an incident with MJF, as well as her split with Adam Cole that was confirmed last month.
Speaking to Us Weekly, Baker reflected on her rollercoaster year, and why the term both does and doesn’t convey what she’s been through.
“Rollercoaster is a good word. But I also don’t think it’s appropriate, because with a rollercoaster there’s a start and an end point. I can’t really say where the roller coaster started and I definitely don’t know where it’s going to end.”
While not as active in AEW as she once was, Baker remains a hot-button topic on social media, with plenty of fans and critics alike. The former Women’s World Champion has had to “mentally dig deep” this year, a process hardly helped by comments online.
“Man, is it toxic. It’s brutal. There’s a whole population of people on social media who just want to make you feel bad about yourself. It’s crazy we live in a world where that’s their mission.”
Baker last wrestled for AEW on the November 13, Dynamite where she bested Penelope Ford, and fans await the next major feud for the DMD. Whatever’s to come, Baker is focusing on looking positively to 2025, despite what those online may have to say.
AEW star Britt Baker is stepping into a new arena as part of Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Baker plays a fighter on the Tiger Strike team in the show’s final planned season, which continues the story of The Karate Kid film series. Fans can catch her in multiple episodes, featuring intense fight sequences filmed prior to her AEW return over the summer.
Baker’s AEW comeback was intentionally delayed to accommodate her work on the series. Notably, Cobra Kai star Martin Kove (John Kreese) has previously made appearances alongside Baker on AEW television, further solidifying the crossover appeal.
Netflix has split the final season into two parts. The first batch of episodes sets the stage for an epic tournament, and the second batch premieres on Friday.
Britt Baker’s AEW Return
On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Baker returned to action after being sidelined for a month due to strep throat. She secured a victory over Penelope Ford in a singles match. Post-match, Serena Deeb confronted Baker, hinting at a potential rivalry brewing between the two.
For fans of both AEW and Cobra Kai, Baker’s dual appearances on TV promise a thrilling mix of action and drama.
Adam Cole has confirmed his break up with Britt Baker.
The two AEW stars had been together for 8 years. They started dating back in 2017 before the inception of the company. Their relationship status had been subject of much speculation in recent months.
During a recent interview with The Takedown, Cole confirmed that he and Baker are no longer romantically involved but they remain good friends:
“We are no longer a couple, but when I say that we both still love each other and are still friends and still so supportive of each other, that could not be more true.”
Adam Cole also addressed the online discourse around their relationship. He encouraged people not to pick sides and know that they still care for each other:
“I don’t want anyone to ever think that me and Britt dislike each other. I think it is possible, in situations, for people who are in relationships to kind of go their separate ways, but still care about one another. The last thing I would want is fans to pick sides or anything like that.”
The former NXT Champion stressed that he wants Britt Baker to be as happy and successful as humanly possible. He noted that Baker will remain an important part of his life and there is absolutely no ill will between them.
The Undisputed Kingdom leader returned to AEW during the WrestleDream PPV on October 12. In a promo at the following Dynamite episode, Adam Cole turned face and confirmed that his rivalry with MJF was not over.
Britt Baker has provided an update on her health after missing her scheduled match on Tuesday’s Dynamite due to an illness.
The former Women’s Champion was expected to compete in a #1 Contenders match at the TV tapings. She was supposed to go up against Willow Nightingale but got pulled on the day of the show.
The AEW star took to Twitter and provided an update on her status late on Thursday. She thanked everyone who sent her well wishes in a video and revealed that she is dealing with strep throat:
“I still have a strep throt, but I sound way worse than I actually feel. I feel so much better now. Two days ago, I was dying, but now we’re good. I went to urgent care, got tested for strep, took antibiotics, got an IV shot. I’m good. I’m good. I’m on the mend.”
Britt Baker Stuck At Home Without Emergency Supplies
The female star also revealed that the sudden change of plans caused some distress to her because of recent weather calamities in the US. Britt Baker didn’t stock up on emergency supplies and they were all gone by the time she realized she was staying home instead of traveling to Washington for the AEW show:
“For future reference, if you are in an area that could be affected by a hurricane, stock the fuck up. I messed up. I didn’t think I was going to be here. I was supposed to be at Dynamite in Washington, so I was like, I’m fine. No, change of plans.
I was stuck in Orlando. And there was no supplies by the time I realized that there was no gas, no water, nothing. All the essentials gone off all the shelves. So stock up in advance. Don’t be a dumb ass like me. And thank you, again, everybody who checked in and all the weirdos with your f*cking conspiracy theories, f*ck off.”
Britt was replaced by not one but three women in the match against Willow. Jamie Hayter, Saraya, and Nyla Rose all joined the bout, making it a fatal four-way.
Hayter was taken out of the match in the end due to interference from a returning Penelope Ford, and Nightingale won the bout after pinning Saraya. She will now face Mariah May for the women’s title at the October 12 WrestleDream PPV.
AEW American Champion MJF thinks it’s fine that he doesn’t like all of his coworkers after an altercation between himself and Britt Baker. Speaking to Cultaholic, MJF addressed the matter which resulted in Britt Baker briefly being suspended.
“Everybody has co-workers at work they may not get along with… I don’t have to like all my coworkers and that’s fine. But yeah, dude, that sh*t was wild to read.”
The incident in question reportedly took place on Wednesday, July 17, and included MJF’s girlfriend and AEW broadcaster Alicia Atout. It’s claimed that after Baker ‘buried’ MJF’s hour-long match with Will Ospreay, she called Atout a “stupid f***ing b**ch” and claimed she’d have the interviewer kicked out of the locker room.
MJF, it is alleged, confronted Baker in a common area and reportedly punched a wall at some point. In the interview, MJF questioned the accuracy of this claim.
“Tell me if this passes the smell test. I barge into a woman’s locker room. I scream in the face of an 110-pound woman, and then I physically threaten her by punching a wall in her vicinity…and I don’t get suspended?”
On-screen, Baker’s suspension was explained with a kayfabe suspension delivered by the Young Bucks at the request of Mercedes Mone. Baker and Mone had a (planned) altercation at San Diego Comic-Con. The actual situation has sparked talk among fans as to whether AEW can ever move on from backstage issues dominating the headlines. Deonna Purrazzo has called the Baker-MJF issue an isolated incident that does not reflect her experience since joining the promotion earlier this year.
What’s to Come?
Despite these issues, both MJF and Baker will compete at AEW All In: London later this week. MJF will defend the AEW American Championship against Ospreay. Baker will challenge TBS Champion Mercedes Mone in a match that, despite their differences, MJF is excited to see.
“Wrestling is a very competitive sport. It breeds a level of insecurity like no other. However, I can easily put over any talent, regardless of whether or not I like them as a human being. I can sit here and I can tell you that Britt Baker vs. Mercedes Moné at Wembley on August 25th is going to be an epic match and we should all be excited to watch it.”
AEW All In: London 2024 will take place from Wembley Stadium in London, England on August 25, and will be the second All-Elite event hosted in the venue. AEW will host its first international Dynamite taping from Cardiff, Wales that same week.
The recent controversy surrounding Britt Baker and MJF was an isolated incident that doesn’t reflect AEW at large, Deonna Purrazzo has claimed. Speaking to Stephanie Chase, the Virtuosa reflected on the situation that resulted in Baker’s recent suspension from the company.
“I think this was an isolated incident because everything else that I’ve experienced in this locker room is supportive, encouraging, and full of camaraderie. We just recently celebrated people’s birthdays, had birthday cakes, and sang. I feel this locker room doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves for that type of camaraderie.”
On AEW programming, Baker’s absence has been explained as a kayfabe suspension by the Young Bucks at the request of Mercedes Mone. The AEW TBS Champion demanded Baker’s suspension following a (planned) altercation between the pair at San Diego Comic-Con. Baker appeared on this week’s Dynamite and shared that this storyline suspension had been lifted by Tony Khan. Mone and Baker will collide for the TBS Championship at AEW All In on August 25.
AEW’s Backstage Issues
This is unfortunately not the first time an incident behind the scenes in AEW has leaked to the outside world. Backstage altercations at AEW All Out 2022 and AEW All In 2023 would cast a dark shadow over both events and result in some of the company’s top names being suspended. Mere weeks after All Out 2022, Sammy Guevara and Andrade reportedly had a fight backstage which resulted in a Career Vs. Mask match between Andrade and Rush being canceled. Andrade would leave AEW in 2023 and has since returned to WWE.
Former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker has landed a role in the popular Netflix series, ‘Cobra Kai‘.
PWInsider Elitereported that Baker is set to appear on the show for its sixth and final season. The series is an extension of the popular Karate Kid film franchise. The report suggested that D.M.D will portray the character of a European fighter on one of the teams competing in an international Karate tournament known as ‘Sekai Taikai,’ which the final season has been revolving around.
Britt Baker will be featured in fight sequences and those were filmed before her AEW return, which was pushed back due to her commitments in the series.
The first set of Cobra Kai episodes for season six are currently available on Netflix and it saw the participants arriving for the tournament. Baker will be seen in the later episodes of this season. The second set of episodes for season six will drop on the platform on November 15.
AEW recently suspended Britt Baker after a backstage incident last month. In the incident, she was involved with the AEW American Champion MJF, and his real-life partner Alicia Atout. Reports stated that the situation dates back to unresolved issues between the two talents, as they had a “falling out” last year.
Despite the suspension, Britt Baker is scheduled to face Mercedes Mone for the AEW TBS Championship on Sunday, August 25 at AEW All In: London.
AEW has been working hard to regain momentum after facing backstage issues in 2022 and 2023. Unfortunately, another backstage incident involving two of the company’s top stars has been brought to public light, posing a challenge for company president Tony Khan.
According to reports from the Wrestling Observer and Fightful Select, former AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker has been suspended by AEW due to a backstage incident last month involving her, current AEW American Champion MJF, and his real-life partner and AEW broadcast talent Alicia Atout. The situation reportedly stems back to previously unresolved issues between the two talents, as the two are said to have had a “falling out” sometime in 2023.
Allegedly, Baker made comments about MJF inside the women’s locker room, which Atout, who was present at the time, overheard. This led to confrontations between Baker and MJF, Atout, and even AEW star Will Ospreay. Per Fightful, Human Resources was brought to investigate the situation, leading to Baker’s eventual suspension.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. returns to action RIGHT NOW against “The Shining Samurai” Hikaru Shida!
As of this writing, neither the parties involved nor the company itself have made any public comments on the situation. The suspension is said to have no effect on Britt Baker’s availability for AEW’s biggest pay-per-view of the year in ALL IN, where she is set to take on Mercedes Moné for the self-proclaimed CEO’s TBS Championship.
Britt Baker surprised All Elite Wrestling fans by making her return at the company’s cross-promotional pay-per-view Forbidden Door after a nine-month hiatus. On July 24th, Baker competed in her first match of 2024, taking on Hikaru Shida on AEW Dynamite. She stepped into the ring for the first time since September 2023.
AEW President Tony Khan has officially announced that AEW TBS Championship Mercedes Moné will defend Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, at All In on August 25. The event will occur at Wembley Stadium in London, England. While the card is still being finalized, adding Moné vs. Baker has created more anticipation for the upcoming pay-per-view.
The matchup was made after the champion and Kamille confronted Baker during an AEW panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. Baker talked about the champion and how her issues with Moné had become personal, which led to the “CEO” coming on stage to talk down to her. The “Heel” mentioned that she was surprised Baker was there because of how Kamille attacked her on the July 24 episode of Dynamite.
Baker had enough after a few more disrespectful comments and got into a shoving match with her rival. Will Ospreay and Orange Cassidy would pull them apart, and Khan announced to the fans that they would compete at the PPV.
History Of Mercedes Moné vs. Dr. Britt Baker, DMD
Since she signed with the company, AEW fans have wanted to see a dream match between Moné and Baker. The match was first teased when Baker returned to AEWxNew Japan Pro Wrestling Forbidden Door on June 30 to confront the champion. The former AEW women’s champion would have a segment on the July 3 episode of Dynamite where she would challenge the “CEO” to a title match, which Moné declined.
Moné would continue to decline a title opportunity to Baker for the next two weeks while still disrespecting her. Their feud would take a turn when Kamille debuted to attack the “Doctor” on the champion’s behalf on the July 24 episode. Khan’s decision to make the title match official finally puts the two superstars on a collision course to settle their differences at AEW’s biggest event of the year.
Updated AEW All In Card
AEW World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson
AEW International Championship: (C) MJF vs. Will Ospreay
AEW Women’s World Championship: (C) Toni Storm vs. Mariah May
AEW TNT Championship: (C) Jack Perry vs. Darby Allin
AEW TBS Championship: (C) Mercedes Moné vs. Dr. Britt Baker, DMD
Britt Baker may not have planned to be away from AEW TV for as long as she was, but her lengthy hiatus did allow her ‘stale’ character to freshen up.
Baker returned to AEW programming at last month’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view and confronted TBS/NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone. Since then, Baker has made it clear she wants a shot at the CEO, though Mone isn’t interested in the match. On tonight’s AEW Dynamite, Mone will defend her TBS title against Nyla Rose who accepted an open challenge made to every woman in AEW except Baker.
Before her return at Forbidden Door, Britt Baker hadn’t appeared on AEW programming since September 2023 as she was dealing with herniated discs and had suffered a Transient Ischemic Attack. Speaking to Renee Paquette on Close Up, Baker reflected on needing the time off to recover and why it helped her in much more than her physical health.
“It was time to let everything heal and just mentally, emotionally, get in tune with myself again because you do kind of lose yourself at some point. It felt like I was I was stale. I was stagnant with who I am as a performer and I needed time away to be reinvigorated again and to find myself again.”
This invigorated Baker will continue her pursuit of the TBS Championship, in spite of Mercedes Mone ducking her attempts to have a match. Some fans expect that their showdown will take place at AEW All In: London 2024, though that has not been confirmed yet. The August 25, show will be AEW’s biggest event of the year and therefore a fitting home for a match fans have discussed long before Mone became All Elite in March 2024.
Baker, who hadn’t been seen in AEW for months, addressed her absence on Beach Break on July 3. She revealed on Dynamite that her condition towards the end of 2023 was not good. She suffered from burnout, two herniated disks, and an injured hip labrum.
The Dentist explained that she started feeling sick and experienced symptoms such as blurry vision and a numb and tingly right arm. She was diagnosed with a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which worsened, causing her entire right side to stop working, leading to a week-long hospital stay.
Fortunately, Baker’s health has improved, allowing her to return to AEW. The 33-year-old stated that she is now in good health and ready for in-ring action. Her first target upon return is Mercedes Mone, who she challenged for a match at AEW All In: London in August. However, Mone wasn’t keen on giving Baker a chance at her title and the match is not official just yet.
CEO vs. DMD
Mercedes Mone and Britt Baker have spoken about wanting to work together before, but their on-screen dynamic is far more tense now that this match is likely happening this summer.
At Sunday’s AEW Forbidden Door post-show media scrum, Mone spoke about the significance of winning the Strong Women’s Championship. She took the opportunity to address Baker’s surprise return after her match, which she felt was a poor choice.
“Well, I know a certain bitch wanted to come out and decided to steal my spotlight, right? But that’s not gonna happen, because I’m gonna party all night long and show her that I am Mercedes Mone for a reason. And there’s a price to pay when you interrupt me, ok.”
AEW All In 2024 takes place Saturday, August 25 from London’s historic Wembley Stadium.
Mercedes Mone is unhappy with Britt Baker trying to steal her spotlight at Forbidden Door 2024 and she has invited the DMD for a confrontation.
The AEW TBS Champion picked up a big victory at the company’s latest PPV. She defeated Stephanie Vaquer to win the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship. Though she couldn’t celebrate for long as Britt Baker made her return and stared down the former WWE star.
The double champion took part in the post Forbidden Door media scrum where she was asked about having a double target on her back and if she had any message for someone coming after her. Mercedes Mone claimed that there is a price to pay for anyone who interrupts her:
“Well, I know a certain bitch wanted to come out and decided to steal my spotlight, right? But that’s not gonna happen, because I’m gonna party all night long and show her that I am Mercedes Mone for a reason. And there’s a price to pay when you interrupt me ok.”
Mercedes Mone Teases Britt Baker Confrontation
Mercedes then reiterated that she is the biggest free agent signing in AEW history before inviting Baker for a confrontation at this Wednesday’s Dynamite:
“Tonight was about me and my celebration. Who the hell does Britt Baker thinks that she is? She wants to show up to my show? I understand she is the first ever woman to sign here in AEW. But Tony, am I correct that I am the biggest free agent that you’ve ever signed here? So this Wednesday at Dynamite, to any woman who wants to come out here and steal my spotlight — it’s on.”
Britt Baker has been away from ring for more than 9 months. She last competed against Kris Statlander at the September 16, 2023 episode of AEW Collision. Now it’d be interesting to see what the company has planned for the former women’s champion.
You can check out the full Forbidden Door 2024 media scrum below:
Mercedes Mone is still the CEO of the TBS Championship, but she may have to deal with Britt Baker.
Mone retained her TBS Title and became the NJPW Strong Women’s Champion against Stephanie Vaquer. However, it was the challenger who stole the show with her performance. Vaquer was trending worldwide although Mone picked up the W in a hard-fought match and the Long Island crowd was in store for a treat as Britt Baker walked out on the entryway to confront Mone.
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Baker has been gone from AEW for months and it was greatly unknown regarding her status with the company. AEW President Tony Khan did give an optimistic update this week during the media call, expressing excitement for her forthcoming return.
“It’s going to feel amazing when we’ve got great stars — Britt Baker is a great example — it will be great to have the Doctor back in AEW,” Khan stated. “Certainly, for me, I know that Dr. Britt Baker and fans all over the world will be excited to see her return. I’m glad that she’s going to be cleared to return very soon.”
Britt Baker feuding with Mercedes Mone has been a high-profile beef that AEW fans have been clamouring for and by all indications we’re about to get that. Since making her debut, Mone has primarily feuded with Willow Nightingale who competed earlier on the Forbidden Door card in tag action.
Mone vs. Vaquer wasn’t the only women’s match on the card as Toni Storm took on Mina Shirakawa for the AEW Women’s Championship. Storm retained her title in that one as she and Shirakawa “kissed it out” following the fight.
AEW brought in Mercedes Mone, and the pro wrestling world paid attention. Now, it appears that some are trying to find trouble when it’s not there.
Britt Baker has been out of action for a while, and she went all of 2023 (and 2024 so far) without cutting a single promo on live television. She also saw something churning in the rumor mill about how she feels about AEW’s latest blockbuster signing, and she had to dismiss it.
Baker Clears the Air
Mercedes Mone debuted in AEW at Big Business, unveiling a ‘CEO’ persona and expressing her desire to impact the women’s division. On this week’s episode of Dynamite, Mone reiterated her goal to expand the company’s reach globally.
However, rumors surfaced regarding discontent among some wrestlers in AEW regarding Mone’s contract and pay. After all, Mone is supposedly making the most out of any female in the business right now.
In response to a fan’s speculation, Britt Baker clarified on social media, where she outright denied any real-life tension with Mone and dismissing the report as fake.
Baker asserted in her comment that the Facebook post is fake. She also picked a few choice words to make her point.
“This is a fake Facebook post you dumb f*ck. Excuse my language, Trips. You can all post your apologies in the comments below.”
This is a fake Facebook post you dumb fuck. Excuse my language, Trips.
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) March 21, 2024
Mone is All Elite
Mercedes Mone is just getting started in AEW, but she hasn’t mixed it up with Britt Baker yet. At this point, AEW fans are still waiting to see the company’s resident dentist in the ring again. At this point, they are still waiting.
Mone looks like she is going to go for Julia Hart’s TBS Title first, but this may be a swerve. There are a lot of options for Mone, including settling her unfinished business with Willow Nightingale.
SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more from the pro wrestling world. You never know what will break next, but we will be here with all the headlines you need.
Mone is poised to do big things in AEW though a recent comment by the CEO has raised some eyebrows. Shortly before her debut, Mone spoke about her WWE run as Sasha Banks and said she is confident she will wrestle for WWE again one day.
Britt Baker’s Response
Mone’s comment has reportedly led to some heat within AEW as many felt it was a poor move for her to speak about returning to WWE shortly before her All-Elite arrival. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer was the first to report of Mone’s comment not going down well with those in the company.
When a Twitter account insinuated that Britt Baker had spoken with Meltzer and was his source, the former AEW Women’s World Champion made clear this was not the case.
This is a fake Facebook post you dumb fuck. Excuse my language, Trips.
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) March 21, 2024
The account in question doubled down on their claim that Baker had been the source for Meltzer. When they said this was an example of a woman fighting harder against the success of another woman, Baker responded yet again.
Hey Trips! Since this is now your second tweet on this “scoop” can you link me where Dave said I said this? Thank you! Big fan. ??
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) March 21, 2024
Britt Baker & Mercedes Mone
It’s ironic that this account is claiming that Baker spread news of the roster being unhappy, as the DMD has been wanting to see Mercedes join AEW for some time. Last August, Baker went as far as to say she was hoping and praying Mone would join AEW following her in-crowd appearance at All In.
Britt Baker’s time on AEW television was greatly limited last year. In fact, Tony Khan didn’t let her cut a single promo on Dynamite. That being said, she was welcomed to take the microphone at a recent Zach Bryan concert.
The former AEW Women’s Champion showed up at a Zach Bryan concert over the weekend. She got on stage, and was able to perform a duet in the process.
Britt Baker’s Big Musical Moment
AEW wrestlers can get some pretty cool opportunities thanks to their public status. Britt Baker took full advantage of her public figure status recently, and fans at the Zach Bryan were incredibly happy to see her.
During her hiatus from AEW, Britt Baker shared a video on Twitter of herself performing alongside country singer Zach Bryan at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
It was evident from the video that she thoroughly enjoyed herself at the concert. She also included a little caption to sum everything up
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) March 10, 2024
Britt Baker in AEW
Since her appearance on the September 16 episode of AEW Collision, where she faced Kris Statlander in a TBS Championship match and suffered a loss, Britt Baker has been dealing with a persistent injury that has kept her sidelined. Consequently, she has been unable to participate in any matches since that time, as she focuses on recovering from her injury and ensuring her long-term health and well-being.
She has been battling injuries for a while, even during his time as AEW Women’s World Champion. Hopefully, she will get back to good health, so she can compete at a competitive level once again. In the meantime, fans in Brittsburgh were surprised to see their home city champion at the Zach Bryan concert.
SEScoops will have more on this story as additional details are made available. Keep checking back for more of the headlines you need.
WWE and other superstars are standing up for Maxxine Dupri after her recent performance at a live event. A video circulated recently of the Alpha Academy member being booed and ridiculed after a match during a WWE house show tour. This led to the WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley being among the first superstars to speak out for her peers.
On Twitter, Ripley called out the fans in attendance for their actions. She also noted that wrestling is still new to Dupri but that she is actively trying to learn and improve.
“I really wish that some of you got booed and ridiculed in the public eye while being new at your job. Learning and getting better is all apart of being human. Be better as humans,” wrote Ripley.
As the video started circulating on social media, other wrestlers and fans publicly supported Dupri. Zelina Vega shared her thoughts on the situation on Twitter and spoke highly of the new WWE superstar.
“This is absolutely horrible. She doesn’t deserve that. She’s such a kind soul and works really hard. I would love if the bad parts of the biz don’t harden her heart. They probably just mad cuz they can’t drink your bath water Maxxine,” wrote Vega.
All Elite Wrestling superstar Britt Baker also supported Dupri, leaving a 100 emoji under Ripley’s Twitter post.
Although fans may be critical of Dupri’s in-ring ability, it’s worth noting that she just started wrestling last year.
More On Maxxine Dupri’s WWE Career
WWE fans may recall that Dupri’s initial introduction to the company involved being a manager for Maximum Male Models (ma.ce & man.soor) in 2022. After the group fizzled, she started working as a manager for Alpha Academy last year and gained fan interest.
Her popularity alongside Alpha Academy made them collectively featured ‘babyfaces’ on WWE TV. After a few months as solely a manager, WWE began to involve her in a feud with her faction against The Viking Raiders (Erik, Ivar & Valhalla). She would finally make her in-ring debut teaming with Gable and Otis in a Mixed Tag Team win against The Viking Raiders at WWE Monday Night Raw on July 3, 2023. Although she seemed limited in-ring for her debut, fans accepted Dupri and showed appreciation for her efforts.
Since then, she has only competed in 12 matches, according to Cagematch. While she may believe she could be better in-ring, she has less than a year of experience and room to improve. Hopefully, the support for other superstars like Ripley will give fans a different perspective and allow Dupri to grow as a performer.
