Queen Aminata

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 American independent circuit.

Early life Sylla immigrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013, having previously lived and studied in Paris, 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. 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 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 the 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, using the distraction to choke out Aminata and win the title. On July 26 at Death Before Dishonor, Aminata challenged Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship. She lost 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. In November 2025, Aminata revealed that she had suffered a neck injury and would be out of action. Aminata returned on the April 8, 2026 episode of Dynamite, where she unsuccessfully challenged Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship.

Personal life Sylla has stated she is a polyglot who can speak four languages: French, English, Susu and Fulani. She is a Muslim, as well as a mother.

Championships and accomplishments Deadlock Pro-Wrestling DPW Women's Worlds Championship (1 time) Battle Of The Best Tournament (2025) Generation Championship Wrestling GCW Women's Championship (1 time) Diamond Cup (2020) IWA Mid-South Miss Independent 2 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Ranked No. 55 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2024