Queen Aminata

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Queen Aminata
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Queen Aminata in 2018
Birth nameAminata Sylla
Born Guinea
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Queen Aminata
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Billed weight145 lb (66 kg)
Billed from Guinea, West Africa
Trained byOhio Pro Wrestling Academy
Debut2017

Aminata Sylla [1] [2] [3] better known by her ring-name Queen Aminata is a Guinean professional wrestler. She is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). She is also known for time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), and on the American independent circuit. [4] [5] [6]

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Early life

Sylla has stated she immigrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013, [7] [8] having previously lived and studied in Paris, France. [8] While there, Sylla studied private international law and was qualified to practice in France. [9]

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2017–2020)

Aminata made her debut in 2017, wrestling largely on the independent circuit in Ohio. On April 30, 2017, she wrestled at a WWE house show teaming with Kaylee, losing to Asuka and Kairi Sane. In 2020 she wrestled in Japan for various promotions including Sendai Girls. [10] She also worked for MCW Pro Wrestling. [7]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2021–present)

Aminata (left) towering over Mio Momono in February 2024 Queen Aminata in February 2024.jpg
Aminata (left) towering over Mio Momono in February 2024

On April 7, 2021, she made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on Dark , teaming with Amber Nova and losing to Big Swole and Red Velvet. She made her television debut on November 23, 2022, on Rampage , losing to Hikaru Shida. [11]

At Holiday Bash on December 20, 2023, she was defeated by Skye Blue. [12] She made her Ring of Honor (ROH) debut on December 23,episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling , defeating Maya World. [13] [14] On January 3, 2024, she made her Dynamite debut, losing to newcomer Mariah May. [15] She lost a match to veteran Hikaru Shida on January 12 [16] and to Kris Statlander, a week later. [17] She subsequently lost to former mixed martial artist Thunder Rosa on January 20. [18] On the February 16, 2024 edition of Rampage, Aminata gained her first victory in AEW by defeating Anna Jay. Following the match, it was announced that Aminata was officially signed to the company. [19] In the same month, Aminata entered a tournament to crown the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Champion. [20] She defeated J–Rod in the first round, Taya Valkyrie in the quarterfinals and Red Velvet in the semifinals to face Billie Starkz in the final at Supercard of Honor. [21] [22] [23] At the event on April 5, Aminata lost to Starkz after Starkz feigned an injury to choke out Aminata to win the title. [24]

On July 26, 2024 Queen Aminata at Death Before Dishonor took on Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship as the two already had a long anticipated feud months prior but was unsuccessful as Lexy Nair gave Athena a microphone as Athena demanded it and hit Aminata to finish her off via distraction of Red Velvet and Billie Starkz brawling on the outside of the ring retaining the title, as Athena's stable with Billie Starkz feud against Aminata & Red Velvet as The Minions continued on. [25]

On the January 9, 2025 episode of ROH Queen Aminata defeated Rachael Ellering getting back on track since her losing streak to a lot of girls in AEW in 2024 and getting back on her feet again. [26] [27] On the January 23rd, 2025 tapings of ROH which was Ring of Honor's 100th episode Queen Aminata defeated Allysin Kay. [28]

Personal life

Sylla has stated she is a polyglot who can speak four languages: French, English, Susu and Fulani. [29] She is a Muslim, as well as a mother. [9] [30]

Championships and accomplishments

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