Sunday’s TBS Championship match between Maya World and Persephone throughout The Buy In pre-show of AEW’s All In pay-per-view was interrupted by a extremely anticipated return.
During the closing moments of the match, a masked determine attacked World, permitting Persephone to choose up the win and declare the TBA title. After the match, the attacker took off her masks and was revealed to be former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker:
Baker hasn’t been seen in AEW since her final match in November 2024. During the All In media name this previous week, AEW CEO Tony Khan teased her potential return at the flagship PPV.
“Britt Baker is somebody who is an AEW original and has competed at All In London previously,” Khan said at the time. “I know fans are always excited about Britt and asking about Britt. The last time we were in Wembley Stadium, Britt was on the show. I would say, as with all the questions about people returning or debuting, anytime we’re getting asked about somebody coming back to AEW TV or debuting, I’ve always said, Stay tuned.’ In this case, I would say that makes sense as well.”
However, followers had the wind taken out of their sails on Friday when a report from Fightful Select (h/t Steve Carrier of Ringside News) revealed, “This should not be a surprise, but Britt Baker is not in London.” It’s now clear that AEW was in a position to maintain her return beneath wraps for a large shock.
After successful the TBS title to go together with her CMLL Women’s Championship, Persephone made her alliance with Baker official and focused Thunder Rosa in a backstage interview:
Baker’s return provides much more intrigue to the AEW ladies’s division, which is already full of spectacular expertise and thrilling storylines.