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

Aminata Sylla,[1] better known by her ring-name Queen Aminata, is an Guinean-American professional wrestler notable for her time working with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Ohio Valley Wrestling, and the American independent circuit.[2][3][4] It was reported in January 2024 that she was signed full-time to AEW.[5][6]

Personal life

Sylla has stated she immigrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013,[1][7] having previously lived and studied in Paris, France briefly.[7] Sylla has stated she is a polyglot who can speak four languages: French, English, Susu and Fulani.[8]

Career

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.[9]

On April 7, 2021, she made her AEW debut on AEW Dark teaming with Amber Nova, losing to Big Swole and Red Velvet. She made her television debut on November 23, 2022, on AEW Rampage losing to Hikaru Shida. At Holiday Bash on December 20, 2023, she was defeated by Skye Blue.[10] She made her Ring of Honor debut on December 23, 2023, defeating Maya World.[11][12]

On January 1, 2024, she made her AEW Dynamite debut, losing to newcomer Mariah May.[13] She lost a match to veteran Hikaru Shida on January 12[14] and to Kris Statlander, a week later.[15] That same week professional wrestling news-site Fightful reported that Aminata had been signed to a full-time contract with the company.[5][6] She subsequently lost to former mixed martial artist Thunder Rosa on the 20th [16]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b Her Journey From Guinea West Africa To The Wrestling Ring. MCW Pro Wrestling. 6 November 2022.
  2. ^ Aramboles, Angel (2024-01-03). "Former WWE/TNA star has signed with AEW". Wrestling News. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ Pagare, Tejas (2023-12-23). "Former WWE talent shares a message ahead of big return after over 9 months". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ^ "Queen Aminata: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". profightdb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. ^ a b Sapp, Sean Ross (21 January 2024). "Queen Aminata Has Been Under AEW/ROH Deal". Fightful. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  6. ^ a b Currier, Joseph (10 January 2024). "Daily Update: Jinder Mahal, LA Knight, Queen Aminata". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  7. ^ a b Queen Aminata Interview at GCW Generation Championship Wrestling Diamond Cup 2022. 25 January 2022. Event occurs at 4:20.
  8. ^ Aminata Sylla [@amisylle] (January 17, 2020). "French, English, Soussou and Foulany" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Duffy, John (2021-04-13). "Queen Aminata and Amber Nova to debut on tonight's AEW Dark". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  10. ^ Richards, Alex (2023-12-21). "AEW Rampage Holiday Bash Spoilers (12/22/23)". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  11. ^ "Hall's ROH TV Review 1.4.24". 411MANIA. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  12. ^ Wilkinson, Nick (2024-01-05). "Queen Aminata And Red Velvet Make Successful ROH TV Debuts". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  13. ^ "Mariah May To Make AEW In-Ring Debut Against Queen Aminata On 1/3 AEW Dynamite". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  14. ^ https://whatculture.com/wwe/3-ups-4-downs-from-aew-rampage-jan-12-results-review?page=2
  15. ^ https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-january-19-2024
  16. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=85751
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