Chris Jericho: Britt Baker is a ‘very valuable’ part of AEW
Chris Jericho sees Britt Baker as a valuable part of the AEW roster and is looking forward to having her back on television.
Baker has not competed in an AEW ring since November 2024. Last week, rumors about her status emerged with it being reported that she might be done with the company. The rumors said Baker was unpopular in the AEW locker room and Tony Khan was fed up with her.
In a recent interview, Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown asked Jericho about Baker’s status. While he hasn’t heard much about what’s going on, Jericho said he thinks Baker is a great talent. He can’t see her leaving AEW.
“I mean, you’d have to ask Britt that. I haven’t really heard either way, but I know she’s obviously a very valuable part of the company,” Jericho said. “She’s one of the OGs, probably one of our first homegrown stars. And I think she does a great job whenever she’s in the ring. So I don’t see her leaving or going anywhere. And I’m looking forward to having her come back on the show, because she has a great character and a great presence and, once again, a great fanbase within AEW and within the wrestling world.”
Bryan Alvarez reported that, though Baker is not being used right now and there are no imminent plans for her in AEW, rumors of her being finished with the company “appear to be blown way out of proportion.”
Baker has not commented on this matter specifically, but she made a social media post last Wednesday addressing a different rumor that had been spread by Konnan on his podcast. Konnan claimed that the reason Baker and Adam Cole broke up was because Baker cheated on Cole — which Baker denies.
“I understand we as performers are expected to have thick skin through opinions and lies we read about ourselves, but spreading lies about my personal life is just low, weird, and something I won’t tolerate,” she tweeted. “I’ve never cheated on anyone in my life. #TellYourSource”
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