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'{{short description|American professional wrestler and dentist}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox professional wrestler |name = Britt Baker |image = Britt Baker (cropped).jpg |caption = Baker in 2019 |birth_name = Brittany Baker |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|4|23}} |birth_place = [[Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania]], U.S. |resides = |alma_mater = [[Pennsylvania State University]]<br>[[University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine]] |spouse = |names = ('''Dr.''') '''Britt Baker''' ('''D.M.D.''')<ref name="HeardYankemJokes"/> |height = 5 ft 7 in<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fite.tv/fighter/dr-britt-baker/8945/|title=Dr. Britt Baker|work=[[FITE TV]]|access-date=October 4, 2021}}</ref> |weight = |billed = [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]<ref name="win"/> |trainer = Marshall Gambino<ref name="last"/><br>Super Hentai<ref name="last"/><br>[[Candice LeRae]]<ref name="last"/><br>[[Johnny Gargano]]<ref name="last"/> |debut = 2015<ref name="last"/> |retired = }} '''Brittany Baker''' (born April 23, 1991) is an American [[professional wrestler]] and [[dentist]]. She is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), where she is the current [[AEW Women's World Champion]] in her first reign. Born in [[Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania]], Baker made her debut as a professional wrestler in 2015 and attended [[dental school]] from 2014 to 2018. The following year, she became the first woman signed to AEW. == Early life == Brittany Baker<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/08/aew-double-or-nothing-rally-recap-jericho-pac-janela-mjf-baker-signed-details-on-womens-division-two-specials-announed/|title=AEW Double or Nothing rally recap – Jericho, PAC, Janela, MJF, Baker signed, details on women's division, two specials announced|last=Radican|first=Sean|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 8, 2019|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201931/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/08/aew-double-or-nothing-rally-recap-jericho-pac-janela-mjf-baker-signed-details-on-womens-division-two-specials-announed/|url-status=live}}</ref> was born on April 23, 1991, in [[Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1091560344923848707|title=Just a friendly reminder that I was born and raised in #Punxsutawney PA! My parents still live there! #GroundhogDay 🤗🎩⛅️❄️|user=RealBrittBaker|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2020/04/23/post-news-update-deonna-purrazzo-talks-being-unhappy-in-wwe-nxt-pay-being-vocal/|title=POST NEWS UPDATE: Deonna Purrazzo talks being unhappy in WWE, NXT pay, being vocal|publisher=[[POST Wrestling]]|date=April 23, 2020|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425150548/https://www.postwrestling.com/2020/04/23/post-news-update-deonna-purrazzo-talks-being-unhappy-in-wwe-nxt-pay-being-vocal/|archive-date=April 25, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> She studied [[behavioral medicine]] with a minor in human development and family studies at [[Pennsylvania State University]].<ref name="Gazette"/> She began her professional wrestling training in June 2014, when she enrolled in the [[International Wrestling Cartel]] training academy in [[South Hills (Pennsylvania)|South Hills, Pennsylvania]],<ref name="Gazette">{{cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2017/10/18/Britt-Baker-wrestling-WWE-University-of-Pittsburgh-dental-medicine-professional-wrestling/stories/201710180131|title=By day Britt Baker is a dental student; some nights, though, she's pro wrestler Brittsburgh|work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|last=Schackner|first=Bill|date=October 19, 2017|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=August 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819034940/https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2017/10/18/Britt-Baker-wrestling-WWE-University-of-Pittsburgh-dental-medicine-professional-wrestling/stories/201710180131|url-status=live}}</ref> training under the tutelage of Super Hentai and Marshall Gambino.<ref name="last">{{cite web |last1=Sugue |first1=Michael Joseph |title=Before They Were Famous: Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/01/31/before-they-were-famous-britt-baker/ |website=Last Word on Sports |date=January 31, 2021 |access-date=April 28, 2021 |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428022801/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/01/31/before-they-were-famous-britt-baker/ |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, Baker enrolled in the [[University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitt.resultsbuilderstage.com/pittwire/features-articles/wrestling-dental-student-visits-parts-unknown|title=Wrestling Dental Student Visits 'Parts Unknown'|date=October 13, 2017|publisher=[[University of Pittsburgh]]|access-date=September 23, 2021|archive-date=September 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923101602/https://pitt.resultsbuilderstage.com/pittwire/features-articles/wrestling-dental-student-visits-parts-unknown|url-status=live}}</ref> graduating in May 2018.<ref name="herald">{{cite web|last1=Varsallone|first1=Jim|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article249914028.html|title=This pro wrestling dentist is making history in AEW and seeing history in Punxsutawney|work=[[Miami Herald]]|date=March 16, 2021|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317011845/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article249914028.html|archive-date=March 17, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> While studying dentistry, she trained in Absolute Intense Wrestling in [[Cleveland, Ohio]], under [[Johnny Gargano]] and [[Candice LeRae]].<ref name="last"/> == Professional wrestling career == === Early career (2015–2018) === Baker made her professional wrestling debut at an International Wrestling Cartel (IWC) event in 2015.<ref name="last"/> She appeared on ''[[WWE Raw]]'' as a [[Job (professional wrestling)|jobber]] in 2016, losing to [[Nia Jax]] in a squash match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/enhancement-stories-britt-baker-remembers-her-wwe-raw-appearance-against-debuting-nia-jax|website=Fightful|title=Enhancement Stories: Britt Baker Remembers Her WWE Raw Appearance Against A Debuting Nia Jax|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=August 29, 2019|access-date=May 11, 2020|archive-date=February 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226182807/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/enhancement-stories-britt-baker-remembers-her-wwe-raw-appearance-against-debuting-nia-jax|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 10, 2016, she became the inaugural IWC Women's Champion when she defeated April Sera, [[Marti Belle]], and Sonya Strong in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|four-way elimination match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/la-apertura-de-wwe-continua-chris-jericho-se-presento-en-una-funcion-de-iwc/|title=La apertura de WWE continúa: Chris Jericho se presentó en una función de IWC|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es|date=December 11, 2016|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531095744/https://superluchas.com/la-apertura-de-wwe-continua-chris-jericho-se-presento-en-una-funcion-de-iwc/|archive-date=May 31, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> She was defeated by [[LuFisto]] for the title in July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=167880|title=IWC Threat Level Midnight « Events Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015642/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=167880|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, 2018, Baker competed in a four corner survival match against [[Madison Rayne]], [[Chelsea Green]], and [[Tessa Blanchard]] at the [[All In (professional wrestling event)|All In]] pay-per-view event, which was won by Blanchard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/09/01/9-1-all-in-live-analysis-mcmahons-live-analysis-of-all-in/|title=9/1 ALL IN Results: McMahon's live analysis of ALL IN|last=McMahon|first=Mike|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201942/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/09/01/9-1-all-in-live-analysis-mcmahons-live-analysis-of-all-in/|url-status=live}}</ref> She regained the IWC Women's Championship by defeating LuFisto and Ray Lyn in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|three-way match]] in October, only to drop it again in November to Katie Arquette.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3210&page=5&reign=3|title=Title Reigns « IWC Women's Championship « Titles Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015654/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3210&page=5&reign=3|url-status=live}}</ref> === All Elite Wrestling (2019–present) === On January 2, 2019, it was reported that Baker had signed with newfound promotion [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW),<ref name="BrittAEW">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/britt-baker-signs-all-elite-wrestling-273676|title=Britt Baker signs with All Elite Wrestling|date=January 2, 2019|first=Bryan|last=Rose|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|access-date=January 3, 2019|archive-date=May 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509115641/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/britt-baker-signs-all-elite-wrestling-273676|url-status=live}}</ref> being the company's first contracted female wrestler.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-wants-be-more-just-first-woman-signed-aew|title=Britt Baker Wants To Be More Than Just The First Woman Signed By AEW|website=Fightful|date=October 14, 2019|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017044449/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-wants-be-more-just-first-woman-signed-aew|url-status=live}}</ref> She made her debut for the promotion on May 25 at its inaugural pay-per-view, [[Double or Nothing (2019)|Double or Nothing]], where she defeated [[Nyla Rose]], [[Kylie Rae]], and [[Awesome Kong]] in a four-way match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/britt-baker-vs-nyla-rose-vs-kylie-rae-set-aew-double-or-nothing-276866|title=Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae set for AEW Double or Nothing|date=February 12, 2019|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216165739/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/britt-baker-vs-nyla-rose-vs-kylie-rae-set-aew-double-or-nothing-276866|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-double-or-nothing-results-recap-grades-debut-show-delivers-big-moments-surprises/|title=AEW Double or Nothing results, recap, grades: Debut show delivers big moments, surprises|work=[[CBS Sports]]|publisher=[[ViacomCBS Streaming]]|access-date=June 3, 2019|archive-date=June 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603222236/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-double-or-nothing-results-recap-grades-debut-show-delivers-big-moments-surprises/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 13, she competed in a tag team match alongside [[Riho]] at [[AEW Fight for the Fallen|Fight for the Fallen]], where the two were defeated by [[Bea Priestley]] and [[Shoko Nakajima]].<ref name="Fight for the Fallen">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=7/13 AEW Fight For The Fallen results: Powell's live review of Cody and Dustin Rhodes vs. The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega vs. Cima, Chris Jericho promo, Hangman Page vs. Kip Sabian, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/13/7-13-aew-fight-for-the-fallen-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-the-young-bucks-kenny-omega-vs-cima-chris-jericho-promo-hangman-page-vs-kip-sabian-pentagon-jr-and-fen/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 13, 2019|access-date=July 13, 2019|archive-date=July 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714024300/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/13/7-13-aew-fight-for-the-fallen-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-the-young-bucks-kenny-omega-vs-cima-chris-jericho-promo-hangman-page-vs-kip-sabian-pentagon-jr-and-fen/|url-status=live}}</ref> Baker suffered a legitimate concussion due to a kick by Priestley during the match,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/britt-baker-cleared-concussion/|title=Britt Baker Cleared For Action Following Concussion At Fight For The Fallen|last1=Satin|first1=Ryan|author-link1=Ryan Satin|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014132428/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/britt-baker-cleared-concussion/|archive-date=October 14, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> which incited a storyline [[Feud (professional wrestling)|rivalry]] between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/britt-baker-vs-bea-priestley-set-aew-full-gear-pre-show-296676|title=Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestley set for AEW Full Gear pre-show|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=November 5, 2019|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=October 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015031624/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/britt-baker-vs-bea-priestley-set-aew-full-gear-pre-show-296676|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 31, Baker competed in the Women's [[Casino Battle Royale]] for an opportunity at the [[AEW Women's World Championship]] at the [[AEW All Out|All Out]] pre-show, during which she eliminated Shazza McKenzie, [[ODB (wrestler)|ODB]], [[Brandi Rhodes]], [[Mercedes Martinez]], and Priestley before she herself was eliminated by Rose.<ref name="All Out">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page to become the first AEW Champion, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shawn Spears, Kenny Omega vs. Pac|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831223149/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/|url-status=live}}</ref> Baker went on to defeat Priestley in singles competition at the [[AEW Full Gear|Full Gear]] pre-show on November 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-full-gear-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-kenny-omega-violence-heel-turn-highlight-solid-show/|title=AEW Full Gear results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley-Kenny Omega violence, heel turn highlight solid show|date=November 9, 2019|work=[[CBS Sports]]|publisher=[[ViacomCBS Streaming]]|last1=Brookhouse|first1=Brent|last2=Crosby|first2=Jack|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=October 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014100538/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-full-gear-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-kenny-omega-violence-heel-turn-highlight-solid-show/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea#2020|Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea Part Deux: Second Wave]], which aired on ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]'' on January 22, 2020, Baker turned [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] after she berated commentator [[Tony Schiavone]] following her victory over [[Priscilla Kelly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2020/01/22/22804393.html|title=AEW Dynamite: All aboard for action as belts change hands on a boat|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|website=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|date=January 22, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224213849/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2020/01/22/22804393.html|archive-date=February 24, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May, Baker injured her leg during a tag team match, in which she and Rose went on to defeat [[Hikaru Shida]] and [[Kris Statlander]], later stating that she would return in a wrestling role in September at [[All Out (2020)|All Out]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Bryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/britt-baker-returning-ring-aew-all-out-311996|title=Britt Baker returning to the ring at AEW All Out|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|date=May 27, 2020|access-date=June 7, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607050743/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/britt-baker-returning-ring-aew-all-out-311996|url-status=live}}</ref> Baker then began a rivalry with [[Big Swole]], which involved Swole abducting her and tossing her into a dumpster during an episode of ''Dynamite''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sapp|first1=Sean Ross|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/big-swole-suspended-aew-after-kidnapping-dr-britt-baker-dmd-tony-khan-comments|title=Big Swole Suspended By AEW After Kidnapping Dr. Britt Baker DMD; Tony Khan Comments|website=Fightful|date=July 8, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716044947/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/big-swole-suspended-aew-after-kidnapping-dr-britt-baker-dmd-tony-khan-comments|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Boutwell|first1=Josh|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-dynamite-results/159226-aew-dynamite-results-for-june-17-2020-from-jacksonville/|title=AEW Dynamite Results – 6/17/20 (World Tag Team Title match, TNT Championship)|publisher=WrestleView|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717055552/https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-dynamite-results/159226-aew-dynamite-results-for-june-17-2020-from-jacksonville/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July, she underwent surgery on her nose to repair a [[deviated septum]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Toro|first1=Carlos|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-blames-big-swole-hikaru-shida-contributing-nose-surgery|title=Britt Baker Blames Big Swole & Hikaru Shida For Contributing To Nose Surgery|website=Fightful|date=July 10, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717120958/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-blames-big-swole-hikaru-shida-contributing-nose-surgery|url-status=live}}</ref> At All Out, Baker lost to Big Swole in a [[Cinematic match|Tooth and Nail match]], which was taped at her dental office.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Toro|first1=Carlos|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/big-swole-and-britt-baker-engage-first-ever-tooth-and-nail-match-aew-all-out|title=Big Swole And Britt Baker Engage In First-Ever Tooth And Nail Match At AEW All Out|website=Fightful|date=September 5, 2020|access-date=September 6, 2020|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001191749/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/big-swole-and-britt-baker-engage-first-ever-tooth-and-nail-match-aew-all-out|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2020, Baker began a feud with [[Thunder Rosa]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Michael|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/01/27/feud-tracker-aew-detailed-overview-and-analysis-of-current-feuds-including-omega-vs-moxley-and-baker-vs-rosa/|title=FEUD TRACKER – AEW: Detailed overview and analysis of current feuds including Omega vs. Moxley and Baker vs. Rosa|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 31, 2021|archive-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131061605/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/01/27/feud-tracker-aew-detailed-overview-and-analysis-of-current-feuds-including-omega-vs-moxley-and-baker-vs-rosa/|url-status=live}}</ref> The two competed against each other at [[AEW Beach Break|Beach Break]] in February 2021, where Baker was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wilkins|first1=Rob|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aew-dynamite-beach-break-020321-results-tag-team-battle-royal-sabian-and-ford-wedding-and-more|title=AEW Dynamite Beach Break 02/03/21 Results: Tag-Team Battle Royal, Sabian and Ford Wedding, and More|work=Fightful|date=February 3, 2021|access-date=February 4, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204001153/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aew-dynamite-beach-break-020321-results-tag-team-battle-royal-sabian-and-ford-wedding-and-more|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, she participated in the [[Revolution (2021)#AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament|AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament]] as part of the U.S. bracket, defeating Madi Wrenkowski in the first round but losing to Rose in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Klyn|first1=Parker|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-womens-eliminator-tourney-results-rose-conti-sakazaki-sakura-333971|title=AEW Women's eliminator tourney results: Rose-Conti, Sakazaki-Sakura|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223073732/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-womens-eliminator-tourney-results-rose-conti-sakazaki-sakura-333971|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Nason|first1=Josh|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/nyla-rose-advances-aew-womens-title-eliminator-tournament-334176|title=Nyla Rose advances in AEW Women's title eliminator tournament|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|date=February 24, 2021|access-date=March 3, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225102052/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/nyla-rose-advances-aew-womens-title-eliminator-tournament-334176|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud concluded on the March 17 episode of ''Dynamite'' in the program's first main event to feature women, during which Rosa defeated Baker in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Unsanctioned match|unsanctioned]] [[Lights Out match]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=DeFelice|first1=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/blood-thumbtacks-tables-and-more-present-brutal-first-ever-women-s-main-event-aew-dynamite|title=Blood, Thumbtacks, Tables, And More Present In Brutal First-Ever Women's Main Event Of AEW Dynamite|website=Fightful|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=March 20, 2021|archive-date=March 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318022654/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/blood-thumbtacks-tables-and-more-present-brutal-first-ever-women-s-main-event-aew-dynamite|url-status=live}}</ref> The match received praise from critics.<ref name="AEWDynamite03172021">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=3/17 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston vs. Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson, Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa in an unsanctioned lights out match, Cody Rhodes vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix vs. Angelico|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/17/3-17-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-and-eddie-kingston-vs-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-britt-baker-vs-thunder-rosa-in-an-unsanctioned-lights-out-match-cody-rhodes/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318000131/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/17/3-17-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-and-eddie-kingston-vs-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-britt-baker-vs-thunder-rosa-in-an-unsanctioned-lights-out-match-cody-rhodes/|archive-date=March 18, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|title=SRS: Britt Baker And Thunder Rosa Get Their Roses, And The Praise They Deserve|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/srs-britt-baker-and-thunder-rosa-get-their-roses-and-praise-they-deserve|work=Fightful|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923101106/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/srs-britt-baker-and-thunder-rosa-get-their-roses-and-praise-they-deserve|archive-date=September 23, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Shoemaker|first=David|title=Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker Tear Down the House|url=https://www.theringer.com/2021/3/18/22338629/thunder-rosa-and-britt-baker-tear-down-the-house|work=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320011145/https://www.theringer.com/2021/3/18/22338629/thunder-rosa-and-britt-baker-tear-down-the-house|archive-date=March 20, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Double or Nothing (2021)|Double or Nothing]] on May 30, Baker defeated Shida to win the AEW Women's World Championship for the first time.<ref name="DON">{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/new-aew-women-s-champion-crowned-aew-double-or-nothing-2021|title=Britt Baker Wins AEW Women's Championship Match At AEW Double Or Nothing 2021|website=Fightful|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531023610/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/new-aew-women-s-champion-crowned-aew-double-or-nothing-2021|archive-date=May 31, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> She successfully defended the title against Rose two months later at [[Fyter Fest (2021)|Fyter Fest]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wilen|first1=Jerome|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-news/195417-britt-baker-suffers-broken-wrist-at-aew-fyter-fest-wont-miss-any-ring-time/|title=Britt Baker suffers broken wrist at AEW Fyter Fest, won't miss any ring time|publisher=WrestleView|date=July 24, 2021|access-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725030040/https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-news/195417-britt-baker-suffers-broken-wrist-at-aew-fyter-fest-wont-miss-any-ring-time/|archive-date=July 25, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the premiere episode of ''[[AEW Rampage|Rampage]]'' on August 13, Baker held on to the championship by defeating [[Red Velvet (wrestler)|Red Velvet]], after which she introduced [[Jamie Hayter]] as her ally.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lafferriere|first1=Nicolás|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/100628-aew-rampage-britt-baker-retiene-mujeres-titulo|title=Britt Baker retiene el Campeonato Mundial de Mujeres en AEW Rampage|publisher=[[Solowrestling.com]]|language=es|date=August 14, 2021|access-date=August 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814032154/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/100628-aew-rampage-britt-baker-retiene-mujeres-titulo|archive-date=August 14, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[All Out (2021)|All Out]] in September, she retained the title over Statlander.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Guzzo|first1=Gisberto|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-all-out-2021-aew-women-s-world-championship-match-dr-britt-baker-vs-kris-statlander-result|title=AEW All Out 2021 – AEW Women's World Championship Match: Dr. Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander Result|website=Fightful|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=September 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906062105/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aew-all-out-2021-aew-women-s-world-championship-match-dr-britt-baker-vs-kris-statlander-result|archive-date=September 6, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In the main event of [[AEW Grand Slam|Grand Slam]] that aired on ''Dynamite'' on September 22, Baker successfully defended the title against [[Ruby Riott|Ruby Soho]].<ref name="GSDynamite">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/22/9-22-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-aew-champion-kenny-omega-vs-bryan-danielson-in-a-non-title-match-britt-baker-vs-ruby-soho-for-the-aew-womens-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-mala/|title=9/22 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson in a non-title match, Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho for the AEW Women's Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Minoru Suzuki and Lance Archer vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston, FTR vs. Sting and Darby Allin|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=September 22, 2021|access-date=September 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923100947/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/22/9-22-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-aew-champion-kenny-omega-vs-bryan-danielson-in-a-non-title-match-britt-baker-vs-ruby-soho-for-the-aew-womens-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-mala/|archive-date=September 23, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> == Professional wrestling style and persona == Baker's legitimate profession as a dentist was often referenced as part of her character in AEW, so much so that ''[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]'' observed that "it became a parody".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/31/aew-dynamite-hits-misses-1-29-jericho-moxley-exchange-young-bucks-vs-butcher-blade-swole-vs-rose-darby-allin-private-party-vs-inner-circle-cody-vs-kip-britt-baker-promo/|title=AEW DYNAMITE HITS & MISSES 1/29: Jericho-Moxley exchange, Young Bucks vs. Butcher & Blade, Swole vs. Rose, Darby Allin & Private Party vs. Inner Circle, Cody vs. Kip, Britt Baker promo|first=Joel|last=Dehnel|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 31, 2020|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201091957/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/31/aew-dynamite-hits-misses-1-29-jericho-moxley-exchange-young-bucks-vs-butcher-blade-swole-vs-rose-darby-allin-private-party-vs-inner-circle-cody-vs-kip-britt-baker-promo/|url-status=live}}</ref> The character was originally described as "happy",<ref>{{Cite web|last=DellaCamera|first=Mike|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-revolution-preview-jericho-moxley-title-match-we-want-need-305166|title=AEW Revolution preview: Jericho-Moxley is the title match we want & need|date=February 28, 2020|publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807183900/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-revolution-preview-jericho-moxley-title-match-we-want-need-305166|url-status=live}}</ref> but following her heel turn, it has been described as "too proud" and "delusional".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=Zach|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/04/28/4-27-aew-road-to-tnt-championship-jake-roberts-and-dustin-preview-semi-finals-of-archer-vs-dustin-darby-bluntly-says-hes-not-star-struck-by-facing-cody-anymore/|title=4/27 AEW ROAD TO TNT CHAMPIONSHIP: Jake Roberts and Dustin preview semi-finals of Archer vs. Dustin, Darby bluntly says he's not star-struck by facing Cody anymore|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 29, 2020|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-date=May 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504071414/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/04/28/4-27-aew-road-to-tnt-championship-jake-roberts-and-dustin-preview-semi-finals-of-archer-vs-dustin-darby-bluntly-says-hes-not-star-struck-by-facing-cody-anymore/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dehnel|first=Joel|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/04/17/aew-hits-misses-4-15-moxley-vs-hager-archer-vs-cabana-spears-vs-justin-law-sammy-guevara-vs-chucky-d-the-bubbly-bunch-britt-baker-chuck-taylor-vs-sabian/|title=AEW HITS & MISSES 4/15: Moxley vs. Hager, Archer vs. Cabana, Spears vs. Justin Law, Sammy Guevara vs. Chucky D, The Bubbly Bunch, Britt Baker, Chuck Taylor vs. Sabian|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 17, 2020|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-date=June 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618025200/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/04/17/aew-hits-misses-4-15-moxley-vs-hager-archer-vs-cabana-spears-vs-justin-law-sammy-guevara-vs-chucky-d-the-bubbly-bunch-britt-baker-chuck-taylor-vs-sabian/|url-status=live}}</ref> The character also began referring to herself as a "role model".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/britt-baker-bayley-role-model-steal-interview-jericho/|title=Britt Baker: "We Did Not Steal the 'Role Model' from Bayley"|first1=Ryan|last1=Satin|author-link1=Ryan Satin|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=April 22, 2020|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023091129/https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/britt-baker-bayley-role-model-steal-interview-jericho/|archive-date=October 23, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> She uses a fusion of a [[Professional wrestling holds#Scissored armbar|scissored armbar]] and the [[Professional wrestling holds#Mandible claw|mandible claw]], which attacks an opponent's mouth, as a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#F|finisher]], named ''Lockjaw''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alvarez|first=Francisco|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/89402-britt-baker-revela-origen-finisher|title=Britt Baker revela el origen de su finisher|date=May 6, 2020|publisher=[[Solowrestling.com]]|language=es|access-date=May 16, 2020|archive-date=October 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013212728/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/89402-britt-baker-revela-origen-finisher|url-status=live}}</ref> Baker associates with Tony Schiavone, whom she calls one of her best friends, and fellow professional wrestler [[Rebel (wrestler)|Rebel]], who accompanies her during her matches.<ref name="win">{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Matt|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2021/05/31/britt-bakers-win-caps-a-growing-process/|title=Britt Baker's win caps a 'growing process'|work=Slam! Wrestling|date=May 31, 2021|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603113159/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2021/05/31/britt-bakers-win-caps-a-growing-process/|archive-date=June 3, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-discusses-chemistry-tony-schiavone-and-accidental-butt-dials|title=Britt Baker Discusses Chemistry With Tony Schiavone And Accidental Butt Dials|website=Fightful|date=May 2, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716073516/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/britt-baker-discusses-chemistry-tony-schiavone-and-accidental-butt-dials|url-status=live}}</ref> == Personal life == Baker is a member of the big dick ass[[American Dental Association]].<ref name="herald"/> In addition to working as a professional wrestler, she is employed as a dentist at a private practice in [[Winter Park, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theexaminer.com/stories/sports/chomping-bit-%E2%80%94-britt-baker-dual-career-star|title=Chomping at the bit — Britt Baker, a dual career star|work=[[The Examiner (Beaumont)|The Examiner]]|access-date=June 3, 2019|archive-date=June 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603204623/http://theexaminer.com/stories/sports/chomping-bit-%25E2%2580%2594-britt-baker-dual-career-star|url-status=dead}}</ref> She said in 2018 that dentistry was her "forever dream job", adding that she intended to continue practicing alongside her wrestling career and afterwards.<ref name="HeardYankemJokes">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/exclusive-britt-baker-has-heard-your-isaac-yankem-jokes-remembers-shayna-baszler-joey-janela|title=Exclusive: Britt Baker Has Heard Your Isaac Yankem Jokes, Remembers Shayna Baszler & Joey Janela Cracking Teeth|website=Fightful|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=November 7, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=June 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601021022/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/exclusive-britt-baker-has-heard-your-isaac-yankem-jokes-remembers-shayna-baszler-joey-janela|url-status=live}}</ref> She stated that she has an agreement with her employing office for it to remain closed on Wednesdays to allow her to travel for ''Dynamite''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858452-off-the-top-rope-britt-baker-on-injuries-a-house-divided-and-kenny-omega |title=Off the Top Rope: Britt Baker on Injuries, a House Divided and Kenny Omega |first=Jonathan |last=Snowden |website=[[Bleacher Report]] |date=October 17, 2019 |access-date=October 31, 2019 |archive-date=October 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021071440/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858452-off-the-top-rope-britt-baker-on-injuries-a-house-divided-and-kenny-omega |url-status=live }}</ref> Baker is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler [[Adam Cole]].<ref name="win"/> == Championships and accomplishments == [[file:WMC AEWBAKER-CHAMP.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Baker is a one-time and current [[AEW Women's World Champion]]]] * '''[[All Elite Wrestling]]''' ** [[AEW Women's World Championship]] ([[AEW Women's World Championship#Reigns|1 time, current]])<ref name="DON"/> * '''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]''' ** [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref>{{cite tweet|user=ddtpro|author-link=DDT Pro-Wrestling|number=1326773190127923201|date=November 12, 2020|script-title=ja:ベイカーが第1497代アイアンマン＆REW新王者となる。}}</ref> * '''International Wrestling Cartel''' ** IWC Women's Championship (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3210|title=IWC Women's Championship « Titles Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015620/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3210|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''[[Monster Factory]]''' ** MFPW Girls Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles">{{cite web|title=Titles « Britt Baker « Wrestlers Database «|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17188&page=11|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=August 7, 2019|archive-date=October 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014031054/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=17188&page=11|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' ** Ranked No. 4 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 150]]'' in 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last1=McElvaney|first1=Kevin|url=https://pwi-online.com/pwi-womens-150-top-5-revealed/|title=2021 PWI Women’s 150 – The Top 5 Revealed!|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021140949/https://pwi-online.com/pwi-womens-150-top-5-revealed/|archive-date=October 21, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Remix Pro Wrestling''' ** Remix Pro Fury Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/> * '''Revolution Eastern Wrestling''' ** REW Pakistan 24/7 Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite tweet|user=ddtpro|author-link=DDT Pro-Wrestling|number=1326773190127923201|date=November 12, 2020|script-title=ja:ベイカーが第1497代アイアンマン＆REW新王者となる。}}</ref> * '''WrestleCircus''' ** WC Big Top Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Adam Cole]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlecircus.com/pages/08-05-2017-the-cody-rhodes-summer-circus-show|title=08/05/2017 – Show Results: The Cody Rhodes Summer Circus Show|access-date=September 10, 2017|work=WrestleCircus|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911114513/https://wrestlecircus.com/pages/08-05-2017-the-cody-rhodes-summer-circus-show|archive-date=September 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> * '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' ** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Improved|Most Improved]] (2020)<ref name="WON2020Awards">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |author-link1=Dave Meltzer |title=March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber |url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-1-2021-observer-newsletter-2020-awards-issue-elimination-chamber |publisher=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]] |url-access=subscription |access-date=February 26, 2021 |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426200802/https://account.f4wonline.com/protect/new-rewrite?f=14&url=%2Findex.php&host=members.f4wonline.com&ssl=on |url-status=live }}</ref> * '''Zelo Pro Wrestling''' ** Zelo Pro Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{Commons category}} * {{Professional wrestling profiles}} * {{IMDb name|9625333|Britt Baker}} {{s-start}} {{s-bef | before = [[Hikaru Shida]]}} {{s-ttl | title = 4th [[AEW Women's World Champion]] | years = May 30, 2021 – present}} {{s-inc | current}} {{s-end}} {{AEW Women's World Championship}} {{All Elite Wrestling}} {{Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Britt}} [[Category:1991 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:All Elite Wrestling personnel]] [[Category:American dentists]] [[Category:American female professional wrestlers]] [[Category:Pennsylvania State University College of Health and Human Development alumni]] [[Category:People from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania]] [[Category:Professional wrestlers from Pennsylvania]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Pennsylvania]] [[Category:University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine alumni]]'