Former AEW Women&#8217;s World Champion Britt Baker has teased a potential return to the company at the upcoming All In 2026 event. Responding to a fan on social media who wrote, &#8220;Wish you would return at Wembley,&#8221; Baker replied with a one-word response: &#8220;Same.&#8221;
Baker has been absent from AEW television for nearly two years. Her last match for the promotion was in November 2024, and her last television appearance occurred on the November 13 episode of Dynamite during a segment with Serena Deeb. No official reason has been given for her extended absence.
The former champion has previously indicated that her hiatus is not her decision. When asked about a potential return at AEW Revolution in March, Baker noted that it was &#8220;not up to me.&#8221; When another fan recently asked where she has been, she simply replied, &#8220;At the beach.&#8221;
AEW President Tony Khan has stated in the past that he expects Baker to return to the company, though he has not provided a concrete timeline. Khan also defended Baker against rumors of backstage heat, stating earlier this year that she is highly respected and regarded within All Elite Wrestling.
In addition to All In, rumors have circulated regarding a potential appearance for Baker on the September 9 &#8220;Rebel Heart&#8221; edition of Dynamite. The special episode is set to honor her close friend Rebel, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. However, Baker&#8217;s presence at the show has not been officially confirmed.

Britt Baker Teases AEW Return At All In 2026

Will Ospreay said Tony Khan paid for his 2025 neck surgery, which sidelined him for seven months, and that the procedure cost more than $420,000.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Ospreay said the bill was higher than the value of his house and said Khan covering it reflected how much he cares about AEW talent.
“I need to get my house reevaluated, but I believe this house is $420,000. More than that. I saw that bill and I could not believe it. I’ve never seen anything like it before in my life. I could’ve afforded it. I easily could’ve, but the fact that Tony did that for me speaks volumes about how much he cares about the talent,” he said.
Ospreay previously discussed Khan paying for the surgery in an AEW YouTube series.
He is set to headline All In on Sunday, where he will challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW World Title at Wembley Stadium.

Will Ospreay Says Tony Khan Covered Neck Surgery Costing More Than $420,000

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has shown support for Zilla Fatu ahead of Zilla&#8217;s WWE debut match.
Before this week’s NXT, the official NXT account posted a gym video of Fatu training. The Rock replied in the comments with: “Time to eat fam &#x1f44a;&#x1f3fe;”
Zilla Fatu, the son of the late Umaga and a member of the Anoa’i family, made his NXT debut on August 11 by attacking Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana.
He is now set to compete in a Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Championship at Heatwave this Sunday against Tony D’Angelo, Waller, and Montana.

The Rock Shows Support For Zilla Fatu

Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is not expected to be finished as an active competitor, despite remaining absent from television since WrestleMania 42.
According to a report from Fightful Select, sources within WWE believe that AJ has not wrestled her final match. Although she currently has no set return date or creative plans booked, WWE never treated her last appearance as an official farewell.
Speculation regarding her status recently grew after The Bella Twins turned heel and attacked Paige at SummerSlam, leading fans to link AJ to the feud given her history with both parties. However, WWE creative sources indicated that AJ was never scheduled to be part of that angle.
Following a recent injury to Brie Bella, WWE is moving forward with a singles storyline between Paige and Nikki Bella. Meanwhile, AJ remains on the sidelines, though internal expectations remain strong that she will eventually return for another match.

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&#8211; NXT Championship Match: Tony D&#8217;Angelo (c) vs. Zilla Fatu vs. Grayson Waller vs. Cruz Montana
&#8211; NXT Women&#8217;s Championship Match: Kendal Grey (c) vs. Kelani Jordan
&#8211; Title Unification Match: NXT Women&#8217;s North American Champion Zaria vs. WWE Women&#8217;s Speed Champion Wren Sinclair vs. Kali Armstrong
&#8211; NXT North American Championship Match: Myles Borne (c) vs. Jackson Drake
&#8211; NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Myles Borne and Tavion Heights (c) vs. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes)
&#8211; Submission Match: Nattie vs. Jaida Parker

Updated Card For NXT Heatwave 2026

Below are the results from the final episode of NXT before this Sunday&#8217;s Heatwave PLE:
&#8211; Weaponized Steel Cage Match: Saquon Shugars def. Dion Lennox
&#8211; Nattie vs. Jaida Parker in a Submission Match was announced for NXT Heatwave.
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It&#39;s going DOWN at Heatwave in a Submission Match!! 👀<a href="https://x.com/NatbyNature?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NatbyNature</a> | <a href="https://x.com/Jaida_Parkerwwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaida_Parkerwwe</a> <a href="https://t.co/odytwzUy3S">pic.twitter.com/odytwzUy3S</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2092411863346577603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&#8211; Keanu Carver def. Kam Hendrix
&#8211; Zilla Fatu said he is not just another Bloodline baby and will prove why he is The Main 1 when he makes history at NXT Heatwave by winning the NXT Championship in his debut match.
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He&#39;s not just the son of Umaga, he&#39;s THE MAIN 1️⃣<a href="https://x.com/Zillafatu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zillafatu</a> competes for the NXT World Title in his debut match THIS SUNDAY at Heatwave! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/Z2gzsCZdi2">pic.twitter.com/Z2gzsCZdi2</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2092415862674223608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&#8211; Kali Armstrong def. NXT Women&#8217;s North American Champion Zaria to get added to the Title Unification Match between Zaria and Wren Sinclair at Heatwave
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KALI DID IT! <a href="https://x.com/Kali_wwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kali_wwe</a> is headed to Heatwave! <a href="https://t.co/tBxpvf1Bzl">pic.twitter.com/tBxpvf1Bzl</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2092418019993759970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&#8211; NXT Women&#8217;s Champion Kendal Grey got cleared to compete at Heatwave.
&#8211; BirthRight def. Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno, Sean Legacy, and Dorian Van Dux
&#8211; Robert Stone announced Naraku vs. Shiloh Hill for next week&#8217;s NXT.
&#8211; AAA Cruiserweight Championship Match: Rey Fenix (c) def. EK Prosper to retain the title
&#8211; An NXT Summit was held with Tony D&#8217;Angelo, Zilla Fatu, Grayson Waller, Cruz Montana, Kendal Grey, Kelani Jordan, Zaria, Kali Armstrong, and Wren Sinclair. A brawl broke out between all of them, which ended with Zilla, Kendal, and Wren standing tall.
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A FLYING FATU 🥶<a href="https://x.com/Zillafatu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zillafatu</a> <a href="https://t.co/hb2EEYORnm">pic.twitter.com/hb2EEYORnm</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2092432499544604729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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NXT Results – Change Made To Heatwave Title Match, Submission Match Added

Nikki Bella dealt with a minor wardrobe issue during this week&#8217;s SmackDown taping while also shutting down fan chants.
Nikki was wearing baggy red pants that repeatedly slid lower on her hips as she attacked Paige. She was seen adjusting them multiple times.
At the same time, fans in the arena began chanting &#8220;John Cena.&#8221; Nikki responded by acknowledging the chants before laying out the former Divas Champion.
You can watch it below:
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Nikki Bella reacts to John Cena chants at SmackDown taping <a href="https://t.co/SrZi18uizV">pic.twitter.com/SrZi18uizV</a>
&mdash; WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) <a href="https://x.com/WrestleFeedApp/status/2092372417645830394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2026</a></blockquote>
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NXT Results – Change Made To Heatwave Title Match, Submission Match Added

Nikki Bella Had Issue With Her Pants, Reacts To John Cena Chants During SmackDown Taping