Britt Baker believes good storytelling will continue to drive the AEW women’s division.
All Elite Wrestling‘s Britt Baker recently sat down with Scott Fishman of TV Insider. When asked for her opinion of the current state of AEW’s women’s division, Baker believes storytelling is what matters most right now.
“I think the storytelling is key. You have to set the women up for success, just like the men,” Britt Baker said. “Like any other thing in pro wrestling, people want stories. They want a reason to care about a match. We’re at a time in pro wrestling where there are so many fantastic, amazing, incredible wrestlers that can go out there and have a match of the year any day of the week. You have to get people involved in more than just the spectacular wrestling caliber we’re living in now.
“There has to be a reason or story. Who am I cheering for? Who am I booing? It’s a tale as old as time most of the time, good versus evil. I think we’re seeing so much with the women’s division. Kudos to Tony Khan for really building and seeing these storylines out. We have as many women’s stars now as ever. I’m so happy and proud of that.
“I remember our humble beginnings when we didn’t have a lot of female signed period, let alone major stars who can be real draws and needle movers and can really get that roar from the crowd. Our girls are either beloved or hated, and that’s what we want. That’s what we are building toward. I think the division is in a good place and only going to better places.”
Britt Baker wants to do whatever she can to help build AEW
When asked if her mindset towards her career has changed given the struggles she’s endured, Baker said it’s a yes and no answer.
“Yes and no. My goal, vision, and passion are AEW as a whole and the AEW women’s division. I always want to help grow it,” Britt Baker said. “Any time there was a free female agent on the market, I would always text Tony to say, ‘Hey, this girl is available. We should sign her.’
“I would do anything I can to promote AEW, and try to get involved in mainstream crossover, acting, anything. I just want to do my part to help build AEW. Whatever that means, I want to be doing. You have to ride every wave, and with every wave, there are highs and lows. I’m, no matter what, going to be along for the ride.”
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