Britt Baker was spotted at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2026, amid her ongoing absence from AEW. The former AEW Women’s World Champion shared photos from the NASCAR event on Twitter.
The race was won by Tyler Reddick, who drives for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team.
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Baker hasn’t been seen on AEW television since November 13, 2024, when she defeated Penelope Ford. Rumors of her potentially seeking an exit from the promotion circulated in July 2025 but were refuted. AEW President Tony Khan addressed Baker's status, confirming her future return without specifying a date.
Tony Khan Comments on Britt Baker's AEW Status
Speaking on the Battleground podcast, Tony Khan addressed Britt Baker's AEW status, confirming her future return without specifying a date. Khan stated he "would expect to see Britt back in AEW. I just don’t want to say when.”
For now, Baker appears to be enjoying life outside the ring.