Britt Baker’s AEW Comeback in Doubt With Pittsburgh Dynamite Looming

Britt Baker’s absence from AEW programming might be reaching a make-or-break moment—especially with AEW heading to her hometown of Pittsburgh.

On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer commented on Baker’s status after AEW announced its September 24 episode of Dynamite will take place at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Meltzer made it clear that if she’s not on that show, it could be the end of the line.

“Whatever the Britt Baker deal really is, if she’s not on this show, I’d think she’d never be back,” Meltzer said.

The timing is especially noteworthy given the current state of AEW’s women’s division. Injuries have sidelined key players like Jamie Hayter and Thunder Rosa, theoretically opening up opportunities for Baker to return. Yet despite that, Baker remains off television.

Speculation about her AEW future has swirled for months, with rumors suggesting she was looking to exit the company. However, earlier reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter pushed back against that narrative, noting that “the belief internally is that she will be back in the mix eventually.”

Tony Khan also addressed the situation during the AEW All In media call. He stated that Baker had “never talked to me about leaving” and confirmed she’s still very much on the company’s radar. According to Khan, AEW simply rotates talent due to limited spots and will bring her back “when the time is right.”

Baker’s last match aired in 2024 in a win over Penelope Ford, and she’s been off TV since. Sources suggest that due to time missed with injury, her AEW contract could be extended into 2027—but fans are still waiting for signs of her return.

With Dynamite landing in her backyard and top names in the division out of action, all eyes are on AEW to see whether the company pulls the trigger on Baker—or lets her fade out completely.