Dr. Shawn Baker
Brittany Baker (born 1991), better known by her ring name Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., is an American professional wrestler and dentist signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she has been a cornerstone of the promotion's women's division since its inception. Born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania , Baker uniquely balances her athletic career with her profession as a fully licensed dentist, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and maintaining an active practice even amid her wrestling commitments. She entered professional wrestling in 2015 after beginning training in 2014 at the International Wrestling Cartel academy, quickly rising through independent promotions before joining AEW as its first contracted female performer in 2019.
In AEW, Baker established herself as a top heel character, known for her brash persona, signature moves like the Lockjaw submission, and high-profile feuds that elevated the women's division. Her most notable achievement came on May 30, 2021, at Double or Nothing , when she defeated Hikaru Shida to win the AEW Women's World Championship , ending Shida's record 372-day reign and beginning her own 290-day title run until losing it to Thunder Rosa on March 16, 2022. During her championship tenure, Baker defended the title against prominent opponents including Red Velvet and Kris Statlander , solidifying her status as a key figure in AEW's pandemic-era programming and contributing to acclaimed matches like her unsanctioned Lights Out bout with Rosa in 2021, widely regarded as one of the promotion's best women's contests.
Beyond the ring, Baker's dual career as a dentist—often working Thursdays after wrestling events—has made her a trailblazer, as she is believed to be the only fully licensed practicing dentist in professional wrestling history. Her influence extends to mentoring younger talent and appearing in AEW's promotional materials, while her real-life relationship with fellow wrestler Adam Cole (ended in 2024) has occasionally intersected with storylines. As of November 2025, Baker remains under contract with AEW through at least fall 2026 but has been absent from in-ring competition since November 2024.
Brittany Ann Baker was born on April 23, 1991, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania , to parents Sam and Mary Ann Baker. Her father worked as a healthcare executive, while her mother served as a first-grade teacher , providing a stable environment in the small town known for its annual Groundhog Day festivities. As the eldest child in a middle-class family with no prior involvement in professional wrestling , Baker grew up in a household that emphasized education and community values. She has a younger brother.
During her childhood, Baker developed a strong interest in sports, influenced by her family's encouragement of physical activity and academic achievement. She attended Punxsutawney Area High School, where she graduated in 2009 after participating in basketball , cross-country running, and track and field events. These pursuits highlighted her competitive nature and discipline, traits her parents supported through attendance at games and emphasis on balancing extracurriculars with studies. Although initially hesitant about her later entry into wrestling—viewing it as a risky endeavor—her family eventually became vocal advocates, attending matches and celebrating her milestones.
Baker's upbringing fostered a dual focus on athletics and academics, laying the groundwork for her unconventional career path that later included dentistry alongside professional wrestling .
Baker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biobehavioral health from Pennsylvania State University in 2013. Following this, she pursued advanced studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where she enrolled in 2014 and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in 2018.
