Queen Aminata

Aminata Sylla, known widely as Queen Aminata, hails from Guinea and is a professional wrestler, presently affiliated with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She also showcases her talent in AEW's sister organization, Ring of Honor (ROH). Her wrestling journey includes notable stints in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and the American independent wrestling scene. News surfaced in January 2024 confirming her full-time contract with AEW.

Queen Aminata’s Early Life

Sylla has mentioned that she migrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013. Before moving to the US, she resided and pursued her studies in Paris, France. During her time in France, Sylla focused on private international law and obtained qualifications for practicing law in France.

Queen Aminata’s Wrestling Career

Early Career (2017-2020)

Aminata embarked on her wrestling journey in 2017, making her debut primarily on the independent circuit in Ohio. On April 30, 2017, she participated in a WWE house show alongside Kaylee, where they faced Asuka and Kairi Sane, ending in a loss. In 2020, she expanded her wrestling horizons by competing in Japan for multiple promotions, including Sendai Girls.

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

On the 7th of April, 2021, she marked her entry into All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on AEW Dark, where she paired up with Amber Nova, but faced defeat against Big Swole and Red Velvet. Her television premiere occurred on the 23rd of November, 2022, on AEW Rampage, where she suffered a loss against Hikaru Shida. Then, at the Holiday Bash event on the 20th of December, 2023, she tasted defeat once again, this time against Skye Blue. Her debut in Ring of Honor (ROH) took place on the 23rd of December, 2023, where she emerged victorious against Maya World.

On January 3, 2024, she debuted on AEW Dynamite but faced defeat against newcomer Mariah May. A week later, she suffered another loss to veteran Hikaru Shida, followed by a defeat against Kris Statlander. However, reports from Fightful revealed her signing for a full-time contract with AEW during the same week. Her losing streak continued with a match against former MMA fighter Thunder Rosa on January 20. Finally, on the February 16, 2024, episode of AEW Rampage, she secured her first victory by defeating Anna Jay, leading to her official announcement as a signed talent for the company.

During the February 10, 2024 episode of Ring of Honor, Queen Aminata participated in the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament, securing victory against J-Rod in the first round to advance. Continuing her winning streak, on the February 24 episode, she triumphed over Taya Valkyrie in the second round. At the March 16, 2024 tapings of ROH, amidst the tournament semifinals, Queen Aminata emerged victorious once again, this time defeating Red Velvet to advance further in the competition.

Queen Aminata’s Awards and Achievements

Queen Aminata’s Family

Queen Aminata has mentioned that she is proficient in four languages: French, English, Susu, and Fulani. In her personal life, Aminata practices the Islamic faith and is also a mother.

Aside from the private information like the dates, places of birth, occupations, and ages of Aminata's mother and father, she tells Renee Paquette a moving story in a podcast. She is on her own introspective journey when she gets the devastating news of her father's death. Her father lived in Africa. However, as she searches through her father's phone, she finds photos of her matches in Japan. This coincidental discovery gives her renewed motivation to keep going and give her all to her pursuits.