Britt Baker


Brittany Baker is an American professional wrestler and dentist signed to All Elite Wrestling.

Early life

Baker was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1991. She has one younger sibling. She began her professional wrestling training in June 2014, when she enrolled in the International Wrestling Cartel training academy in South Hills, Pennsylvania.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2015–2019)

Baker made her professional wrestling debut at an International Wrestling Cartel event in August 2015, competing alongside Andrew Palace against Dylan Bostic and Ray Lyn in a tag team match, where Baker and Palace were victorious. The following year, Baker appeared on WWE Raw as a jobber, losing to Nia Jax in a squash match. On December 10, 2016, Baker became the inaugural IWC Women's Champion when she defeated April Sera, Marti Belle, and Sonya Strong in a four-way elimination match. She was defeated by LuFisto for the title in July 2017.
On September 1, 2018, she competed in a four corner survival match against Madison Rayne, Chelsea Green, and Tessa Blanchard at the All In pay-per-view event, which was won by Blanchard. Baker regained the IWC Women's Championship by defeating LuFisto and Ray Lyn in a three-way match in October, only to drop it again in November 2018 to Katie Arquette.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

On January 2, 2019, it was reported that Baker had signed with newfound promotion All Elite Wrestling, being the first female wrestler signed by the promotion. She made her debut for the promotion on May 25 at its inaugural pay-per-view, Double or Nothing, where she defeated Nyla Rose, Kylie Rae, and Awesome Kong in a fatal-four-way match. On July 13, she competed in a tag team match alongside Riho at Fight for the Fallen, where the two were defeated by Bea Priestley and Shoko Nakajima. Baker suffered a legitimate concussion due to a kick by Priestley during the match, which incited a storyline rivalry between the two. On August 31, Baker competed in the Women's Casino Battle Royale for an opportunity at the AEW Women's World Championship at the All Out pre-show, during which she eliminated Shazza McKenzie, ODB, Brandi Rhodes, Mercedes Martinez, and Priestley before she herself was eliminated by Rose. Baker went on to defeat Priestley in singles competition at the Full Gear pre-show on November 9.
At Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea Part Deux: Second Wave, which aired on Dynamite on January 22, 2020, Baker turned heel after she berated commentator Tony Schiavone following her victory over Priscilla Kelly. 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; she is set to return in a wrestling role at All Out in September. She then began a rivalry with Big Swole, which involved Swole abducting Baker and tossing her into a trash bin during an episode of Dynamite. In July, Baker underwent surgery on her nose to repair a deviated septum.

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". The character was originally described as "happy", but following Baker's heel turn, it has been described as "too proud" and "delusional". She also began referring to herself as a "role model". In relation, Baker uses a fusion of a scissored armbar and the mandible claw, which attacks an opponent's mouth, as a finisher, named Lockjaw. The character is also friends with commentator Tony Schiavone and fellow wrestler Rebel.

Personal life

Baker studied behavioral medicine with a minor in human development and family studies at Pennsylvania State University. In 2014, she enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, graduating in May 2018. In addition to working as a professional wrestler, Baker is employed at a private practice in Winter Park, Florida. In a 2019 interview for Bleacher Report, Baker commented on her ability to work in both dentistry and professional wrestling:
Baker is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Adam Cole.

Championships and accomplishments