Aminata Sylla better known by her ring-name Queen Aminata is a

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professional wrestler. She is signed to

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(AEW) and AEW's sister promotion

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(ROH). She is also known for time in

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(OVW), and on the

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Early life

Sylla has stated she immigrated from Guinea to the United States in April 2013, having previously lived and studied in

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. 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

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teaming with Kaylee, losing to Asuka and

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. In 2020 she wrestled in Japan for various promotions including Sendai Girls. She also worked for

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

On April 7, 2021, she made her

(AEW) debut on ''

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'', teaming with

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and losing to

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and Red Velvet. She made her television debut on November 23, 2022, on ''

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'', losing to

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. At Holiday Bash on December 20, 2023, she was defeated by

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. She made her

(ROH) debut on December 23,episode of ''

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'', defeating Maya World. On January 3, 2024, she made her ''

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'' debut, losing to newcomer Mariah May. She lost a match to veteran

on January 12 and to

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, a week later. She subsequently lost to former

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on January 20. On the February 16, 2024 edition of ''Rampage'', Aminata gained her first victory in AEW by defeating

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. Following the match, it was announced that Aminata was officially signed to the company. In the same month, Aminata entered a

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to crown the inaugural ROH Women's World Television Champion. She defeated J–Rod in the first round,

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in the quarterfinals and Red Velvet in the semifinals to face

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in the final at

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. 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, 2024 Queen Aminata at Death Before Dishonor took on

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for the ROH Women's World Championship as the two already had a long anticipated feud months prior but was unsuccessful as

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gave Athena a

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as Athena demanded it and hit Aminata to finish her off via distraction of Red Velvet and Billie Starkz brawling on the outside of the ring retaining the title, as Athena's stable with Billie Starkz feud against Aminata & Red Velvet as The Minions continued on. On the January 9, 2025 episode of ROH Queen Aminata defeated

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getting back on track since her losing streak to a lot of girls in AEW in 2024 and getting back on her feet again. On the January 23rd, 2025 tapings of ROH which was Ring of Honor's 100th episode Queen Aminata defeated

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Personal life

Sylla has stated she is a

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who can speak four languages:

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, Susu and

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. She is a

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, as well as a mother.

Championships and accomplishments

*Generation Championship Wrestling **GCW Women's Championship (1 time) *''

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'' ** Ranked No. 55 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the '' PWI Women's 250'' in 2024

References

External links

* Queen Aminata a
Cagematch.net
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Wrestlingdata.com
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