Queen Aminata, originally set to compete in the historic Women’s Blood & Guts match, had to miss the bout due to a neck injury, with Mina Shirakawa stepping in for her. Aminata showed up briefly wearing a neck brace to escape from the injured Penelope Ford but didn’t participate further. The heel team ultimately won after Toni Storm, who replaced Shirakawa, surrendered. In her latest YouTube vlog, Aminata connected with several stars involved in the match, including Madison Rayne, Toni Storm, Chris Statlander, Jamie Hayter, and Willow Nightingale, capturing behind-the-scenes moments and reactions, such as Statlander expressing regret they might have won if Aminata had been there, and Hayter smiling despite having a chipped tooth. Aminata also revealed she was still being assessed by AEW doctors regarding her neck injury, though she wasn’t wearing a neck brace during the vlog.
Fan Take: This update offers AEW fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the intense Women’s Blood & Guts event and the camaraderie among the wrestlers despite injuries. Aminata’s ongoing recovery raises important questions about her future in AEW and highlights the physical risks athletes undertake, underscoring the toughness and passion that make the sport so compelling.
