Backstage news regarding Britt Baker returning to AEW after being away for almost two years

As seen during the 2026 AEW All In Buy-In show, Britt Baker made her return to the company. This was her first appearance on an AEW broadcast since November of 2024.

According to Fightful Select, Britt Baker’s name has been brought up several times regarding a potential return to AEW. Those within AEW said discussions picked up significantly after the announcement of the “Rebel Heart” Dynamite show, although there had reportedly been previous attempts to bring Baker back.

Baker was said to have been open to returning in the past, but nothing ultimately came together. Those close to Baker also claimed that she took herself off the road in 2024, although the reason for her absence was not disclosed.

Fightful also noted the following…

“Britt Baker’s AEW return came together VERY late. Fightful Select has learned Baker didn’t travel to London with the AEW roster and, according to AEW sources, didn’t arrive until Sunday morning, arriving at Wembley after call time.”

Britt Baker’s AEW return came together VERY late.@FightfulSelect has learned Baker didn’t travel to London with the AEW roster and, according to AEW sources, didn’t arrive until Sunday morning, arriving at Wembley after call time.

We have much more on how her return came… pic.twitter.com/BbVloxPhNG

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) August 31, 2026