Bayley Eyeing a New Beginning Beyond WWE + Updates on Britt Baker's AEW Status
Bayley and Britt Baker, arguably two of the most recognizable names in modern women’s wrestling — may both be standing at career crossroads.
According to Sean Ross Sapp during a recent Fightful Select Q&A, Bayley’s potential exit from WWE and jump to AEW is being discussed internally as a “legitimate possibility.” The former Grand Slam Champion has deep ties with Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks), who made her highly publicized AEW debut in March 2024. Their long friendship has only intensified speculation about whether Bayley could follow her former tag partner’s trailblazing path to the All Elite brand.
Sapp also provided an update on Britt Baker’s uncertain future. While her current AEW status remains unclear, Baker — who lives in Florida — has fueled curiosity by being within striking distance of WWE’s NXT operations in Orlando.
For context, Bayley (real name Pamela Rose Martinez), 36, has been a cornerstone of WWE for more than a decade, holding the NXT Women’s Championship, WWE Women’s Championship, and the 2024 Money in the Bank briefcase. She recently wrapped a major run on SmackDown, sparking buzz about her next chapter.
Britt Baker (real name Brittany Ann Baker), meanwhile, has been absent from AEW programming since November 2024. Her last televised moment came when she delivered the now-infamous “nobody cares” line to Serena Deeb during an AEW Dynamite segment — a promo that left fans wondering if it marked the end of her AEW era.
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The whispers around Bayley’s potential AEW move have grown louder in recent months — and it’s not just fan fantasy booking. If AEW wants to inject new energy into its women’s division, Bayley’s star power and credibility could be a game-changer. On the flip side, WWE losing a Four Horsewoman would be monumental.
Britt Baker’s situation is equally intriguing. Her absence from AEW TV and proximity to NXT’s Performance Center in Orlando could signal a future surprise — one that would turn the women’s wrestling landscape upside down if both stars ultimately swap brands.
