Queen Aminata ruled out of AEW Dynamite, Mina Shirakawa to replace

Queen Aminata will not compete on the November 5 episode of AEW Dynamite in Houston after being ruled not medically cleared, AEW President Tony Khan announced hours before the show. Aminata had been scheduled to face Megan Bayne in the first of three Women's Blood and Guts advantage matches, part of the build to the first-ever Women's Blood and Guts event set for November 12 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mina Shirakawa will replace her on tonight's card and may also take Aminata's place in next week's Blood and Guts match if clearance is not granted.

Khan said doctors raised concerns after Aminata's most recent match and that she had aggravated an existing injury, prompting a medical suspension. Details of the injury were not disclosed. Khan indicated medical staff are doubtful she will be cleared in time for the November 12 cage match, and his announcement positioned Shirakawa as more than a one-night substitute.

Aminata posted on social media acknowledging the decision, writing, "Even though I'm never the one to back down from a fight, I have to listen to our medical team. See you all soon and stay juicy." Aminata has been a consistent presence on AEW television and last...