Aminata Sylla better known by her ring-name Queen Aminata is a Guinean professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH).
She is known for time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), and on the American independent circuit.
Queen Aminata | |
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Birth name | Aminata Sylla |
Born | Guinea |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Queen Aminata |
Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Billed weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
Billed from | Guinea, West Africa |
Trained by | Ohio Pro Wrestling Academy |
Debut | 2017 |
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.
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.
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. At Holiday Bash on December 20, 2023, she was defeated by Skye Blue. On January 3, 2024, she made her Dynamite debut, losing to newcomer Mariah May. She lost a match to veteran Hikaru Shida on January 12 and to Kris Statlander, a week later. She subsequently lost to former mixed martial artist Thunder Rosa on January 20. 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.
She made her Ring of Honor (ROH) debut on December 23, 2023 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, defeating Maya World. In February 2024, 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.
Sylla has stated she is a polyglot who can speak four languages: French, English, Susu and Fulani. In her private life, Sylla is a Muslim as well as a mother.
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