Aminata Sylla 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 United States independent circuit.
Early life
Sylla has stated she immigrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013,
having previously lived and studied in Paris, France.
While there, Sylla studied private international law and was qualified to practice in France.
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.
She also worked for MCW Pro Wrestling.
All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2021–present)
On April 7, 2021, she made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on
AEW Dark, teaming with
Amber Nova and losing to
Big Swole and Red Velvet. She made her television debut on November 23, 2022, on
AEW Rampage, losing to
Hikaru Shida.
She made her debut for AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) on the December 23 episode of
Ring of Honor Wrestling, defeating Maya World.
On January 3, 2024, she made her AEW Dynamite debut, losing to newcomer Mariah May. On the February 16 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.[ ] In the same month, Aminata entered a tournament to crown the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Champion. 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. At the event on April 5, Aminata lost to Starkz after Starkz feigned an injury to choke out Aminata to win the title. On July 26 at Death Before Dishonor, Aminata unsuccessfully challenged Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship after interference from Athena's stablemate Lexy Nair. On the October 16 episode of Dynamite, Aminata unsuccessfully challenged Mercedes Moné for the AEW TBS Championship.
On July 12, 2025 at All In, Aminata competed in the women's Casino Gauntlet match, which was won by Athena.
Personal life
Sylla has stated she is a
polyglot who can speak four languages:
French language,
English language,
Susu language and
Fula language.
She is a
Muslim, as well as a mother.
Championships and accomplishments
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Generation Championship Wrestling
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GCW Women's Championship (1 time)
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Pro Wrestling Illustrated
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Ranked No. 55 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2024
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