AEW Britt Baker Seeks Contract Exit Amid Backstage Disputes

Christopher Daniels retired from professional wrestling in January 2025 after a three-decade career, concluding with a Texas Deathmatch loss to Hangman Adam Page on AEW Collision. Daniels reflected on his decision to retire, emphasizing that he only wanted to wrestle if AEW President Tony Khan wanted him to, and he chose to make 2024 his final year in the ring. Meanwhile, Britt Baker, the first female wrestler signed by AEW and a former Women's World Champion, has been absent from AEW television since November 2024 and is reportedly seeking to exit her contract, which runs through 2026. Reports suggest Baker's desire to leave stems from backstage tensions, including a confrontation with MJF, and a feeling that the company environment has changed. AEW has no plans to release Baker, and WWE is not currently pursuing her, resulting in a stalemate. While Baker has not commented publicly on her status, her cryptic social media posts and ongoing absence have fueled speculation about her future beyond AEW.