Britt Baker

Brittany Baker[7] (born April 23, 1991) is an American professional wrestler and dentist signed to All Elite Wrestling.

Britt Baker
Baker in May 2017
Birth nameBrittany Baker
Born (1991-04-23) April 23, 1991
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)(Dr.) Britt Baker (D.M.D.)[1]
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[2]
Billed fromPittsburgh, Pennsylvania[3]
Trained byCandice LeRae[4]
International Wrestling Cartel[5]
Johnny Gargano[4]
DebutAugust 1, 2015[6]

Early life

Baker was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1991.[8] 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.[5]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2015–2019)
Baker at Shimmer Volume 113 in April 2019

Baker made her professional wrestling debut at an International Wrestling Cartel (IWC) 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.[6] The following year, Baker appeared on WWE Raw as a jobber, losing to Nia Jax in a squash match.[9] 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.[10] She was defeated by LuFisto for the title in July 2017.[11]

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.[12] 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.[13]

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

On January 2, 2019, it was reported that Baker had signed with newfound promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW),[14] being the first female wrestler signed by the promotion.[15] 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.[16][17] 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.[18] Baker suffered a legitimate concussion due to a kick by Priestley during the match,[19] which incited a storyline rivalry between the two.[20] 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.[21] Baker went on to defeat Priestley in singles competition at the Full Gear pre-show on November 9.[22]

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.[23] 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.[24]

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".[25] The character was originally described as "happy",[26] but following Baker's heel turn, it has been described as "too proud" and "delusional".[27][28] She also began referring to herself as a "role model".[29] 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.[30]

Personal life

Baker studied behavioral medicine with a minor in human development and family studies at Pennsylvania State University.[5] In 2014, she enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine,[31] graduating in May 2018.[32] In addition to working as a professional wrestler, Baker is employed at a private practice in Winter Park, Florida.[33] In a 2019 interview for Bleacher Report, Baker commented on her ability to work in both dentistry and professional wrestling:

Both of my worlds are very understanding of the other. I have an agreement with the dental office I work for that we'll be closed on Wednesdays. Because I'll be in whatever city AEW Dynamite is in. And AEW is OK with me flying in super-late Tuesday night after work or even early Wednesday morning. They are also really good at getting me on the first flight back to Orlando Thursday morning. I get right off the plane and go to work. I am still able to work four days a week as a dentist.[34]

Baker is in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler Austin Jenkins, better known by the ring name Adam Cole.[35][36]

Championships and accomplishments
  • International Wrestling Cartel
    • IWC Women's Championship (2 times)[37]
  • Monster Factory
    • MFPW Girls Championship (1 time)[2]
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Remix Pro Wrestling
    • Remix Pro Fury Championship (1 time)[2]
  • WrestleCircus
  • Zelo Pro Wrestling
    • Zelo Pro Women's Championship (1 time)[2]

References
  1. Sapp, Sean Ross (November 7, 2018). "Exclusive: Britt Baker Has Heard Your Isaac Yankem Jokes, Remembers Shayna Baszler & Joey Janela Cracking Teeth - Fightful Wrestling". Fightful. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  2. "Titles « Britt Baker « Wrestlers Database «". Cagematch.net. Cagematch. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  3. #TheBuyIn - AEW Fight for the Fallen - Sat, July 13th, 2019. YouTube.com. All Elite Wrestling. July 13, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  4. How Britt Baker and Adam Cole met, her heel turn, Tony Schiavone, AEW Women's Title, being a dentist. Chris Van Vliet. May 1, 2020. Event occurs at 37:33. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. Schackner, Bill (October 19, 2017). "By day Britt Baker is a dental student; some nights, though, she's pro wrestler Brittsburgh". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  6. "IWC Proving Ground 4: The Young Talent Initiative « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  7. Radican, Sean (January 8, 2019). "AEW Double or Nothing rally recap – Jericho, PAC, Janela, MJF, Baker signed, details on women's division, two specials announced". PWTorch. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  8. "Just a friendly reminder that I was born and raised in #Punxsutawney PA! My parents still live there! #GroundhogDay 🤗🎩⛅️❄️". Twitter.com. @RealBrittBaker. February 1, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  9. Sapp, Sean Ross (August 29, 2019). "Enhancement Stories: Britt Baker Remembers Her WWE Raw Appearance Against A Debuting Nia Jax". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. Hollie, Matthew (December 12, 2016). "Britt Baker becomes first IWC women's champion". Retrieved February 18, 2019.
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  20. Currier, Joseph (November 5, 2019). "Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestley set for AEW Full Gear pre-show". Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  21. Powell, Jason (August 31, 2019). "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". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
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  25. Dehnel, Joel (January 31, 2020). "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". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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  29. Satin, Ryan (April 22, 2020). "Britt Baker: "We Did Not Steal the 'Role Model' from Bayley"". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  30. Alvarez, Francisco (May 6, 2020). "Britt Baker revela el origen de su finisher". Solowrestling.com (in Spanish). Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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