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Rebel (not Reba) returns to AEW in Dr. Britt Baker's waiting room

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What happened?

Rebel returned to AEW programming on the Sept. 9 "Rebel Heart" episode of Dynamite during Dr. Britt Baker's "The Waiting Room" segment. The appearance acknowledged Rebel's ALS diagnosis earlier in the year, with Baker praising her fight while also reviving their old "not Reba" comedy bit. The segment also promoted a trios match later in the show involving Baker, Hikaru Shida, TBS Champion Persephone, Thunder Rosa, Hyan, and Maya World.

Key Takeaways

  • Rebel made an emotional return to AEW television on Dynamite.
  • The segment took place in Dr. Britt Baker's returning talk show setup, "The Waiting Room."
  • AEW referenced Rebel's terminal ALS diagnosis and framed the appearance as an inspiring moment.
  • Baker and Rebel brought back their familiar "not Reba" comedy dynamic.
  • The segment also served to hype a trios match scheduled for later in the episode.

AI Timeline

Earlier in 2026

Rebel was diagnosed with terminal ALS, according to the article.

Sept. 9 Dynamite opening segment

AEW brought back Dr. Britt Baker's "The Waiting Room" talk show segment.

Rebel appears

Rebel returned to AEW programming and was embraced by Baker.

Comedy callback

Baker and Rebel revived their old "not Reba" bit, with Rebel contributing mic work and facial expressions.

Match setup

The segment promoted a trios match featuring Baker, Hikaru Shida, and Persephone against Thunder Rosa, Hyan, and Maya World.

Model: gpt-5.5•Generated: Sep 10, 12:45 AM

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Sep 10, 12:28 AM

Rebel (not Reba) returns to AEW in Dr. Britt Baker's waiting room

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Tonight’s (Sept. 9) Rebel Heart episode of Dynamite featured Rebel’s emotional return to AEW programming, after she was diagnosed with terminal ALS earlier this year. They got right into it with Dr. Britt Baker’s “The Waiting Room” talk show segment, which hyped up a trios match for later in the night pitting heels Baker, Hikaru Shida, and TBS Champion Persephone against babyfaces Thunder Rosa, Hyan, and Maya World. Baker embraced Rebel and praised her inspiring fight against ALS, while also bringing back their “not Reba” bit from years ago. Rebel delivered her brand of comedy on the mic and with her facial expressions, and also had the final line about Baker’s glove. Check out Rebel’s AEW return in “The Waiting Room” for yourself. "Doctor, don't forget your glove!" The Waiting Room with @RebelTanea and @RealBrittBaker was back in a big, big way on Rebel Heart Dynamite, with special guests TBS Champion Persephone and @ShidaHikaru! Watch Rebel Heart #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max

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