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AEWs Queen Aminata Reports Neck Injury Recovery Progress

Published 24 January 2026

Queen Aminata, a wrestler with All Elite Wrestling, shared a positive update on her recovery from a neck injury in a recent video posted to her YouTube channel, noting that she feels significantly better after returning to the road with the promotion but must undergo an MRI before resuming full in-ring activity.

Aminata has been sidelined since her last match on October 29, 2023, which prevented her from participating in the inaugural women's Blood & Guts match the following month. The injury marked her longest absence in the two years since she signed with AEW. In the vlog, she described traveling to meet with AEW medical staff last week, where doctors observed her improved condition. "It feels good to be back on the road," Aminata said. "So the good news is I feel a lot better. Even Doc noticed that. The bad news is I have to do my MRI in order for me to start bumping in the ring. Actually, it's not such bad news. I'm excited, but I'm also nervous. I'm not going to lie."

She reflected on the challenges of her extended time away, emphasizing the importance of genuine support during tough periods. "Honestly, there is one thing that just crossed my mind," she continued. "Since I...

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