Report notes contract time may be added due to extended absence
Summary
– Britt Baker remains under AEW contract with months still remaining
– AEW reportedly has option to add time due to injury-related absence
– Deal could potentially stretch well into 2027
Britt Baker’s future in AEW may hinge less on retirement talk and more on contract structure.
During a recent Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp discussed Baker’s ongoing absence from AEW television and clarified that she remains under contract for several more months. More notably, he indicated that AEW can extend its agreement.
According to Sapp, the company can add time to a wrestler’s contract if significant time was missed due to injuries or physical setbacks. Baker has been away from television for an extended stretch, which could qualify under those provisions.
Sapp stated that while such extensions are not always exercised, current circumstances suggest it is a realistic possibility. If that option is used, Baker’s deal could extend well into 2027.
He also noted that there has been no substantial internal movement toward bringing her back to television at this time. That detail stands in contrast to Baker’s recent public comments, which confirmed she is not retired.
The development shifts focus from speculation about her return date to the contractual leverage AEW holds. If additional time is added, Baker could remain tied to the company longer than many expected.
For now, the conversation centers on contract mechanics rather than an imminent comeback.
