Britt Baker’s AEW Return: How Time Off Reshaped Her Career

One big thing: Britt Baker credits AEW hiatus for physical and mental rejuvenation

Former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker, D.M.D., recently returned to AEW programming after a nine-month absence, citing the break as crucial for her health and career longevity.

Key details:

• Baker made her comeback at AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view in June
• She had been off TV since September 2023 due to herniated discs and a Transient Ischemic Attack
• In a recent interview, Baker expressed feeling “stale” and “stagnant” before her hiatus

What they’re saying:

“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,” Baker told Renee Paquette on Close Up.

Why it matters:

Baker’s return adds star power to AEW’s women’s division and sets up potential high-profile matches, including a possible showdown with Mercedes Mone.

The big picture:

• Baker’s experience highlights the importance of rest and recovery in professional wrestling
• Her return could spark new storylines and rivalries in AEW’s women’s division
• The potential match with Mone at AEW All In London could be a significant draw for the event

What’s next:

Fans are anticipating a title match between Baker and Mercedes Mone at AEW All In London next month, though nothing has been officially announced.

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