Update: AEW’s Queen Aminata Stranded in UK After Theft Of Passport
AEW rising star Queen Aminata is stuck in the UK after her backpack—containing her U.S. passport, ID, bank cards, glasses, medication, and charger—was stolen the day before Forbidden Door in London. Despite the chaos, Aminata suited up Sunday, wrestling on the “Zero Hour” eight-woman tag alongside Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, and Willow Nightingale, and later appeared in a post-match angle that set up Jamie Hayter’s big return save.
On Monday, Aminata told fans via social video that she was due to fly home but can’t leave until at least Thursday while she sorts emergency documents. “I guess the UK loves the Queen so much you didn’t want me to go home early,” she joked, admitting she just wants to be back stateside.
Why this matters
Aminata has been one of 2025’s breakout performers—graduating from ROH showcases to a full AEW deal on the strength of crisp in-ring work and presence. Getting stranded jeopardizes TV/taping availability and any indie commitments, but her decision to perform under stress—and keep spirits high—only deepens her stock with fans and the locker room.
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- Travel Ops: Expect AEW to loop in travel coordinators and a local liaison to help secure an emergency U.S. travel document. These cases typically require a police report, passport photo, and embassy appointment; even in best-case scenarios, they can disrupt multiple bookings.
- Card Ripples: If Aminata misses a TV window this week, creative can pivot—either bank a pre-tape for story continuity or slot a different showcase bout. Given Hayter’s return angle involved Aminata, producers will try to keep her in the mix once she’s home.
- Locker-Room Lesson: International weekends are high-risk for theft. Veterans preach the same checklist: keep passports on your person, split payment cards, store scans in a secure cloud, and use hotel safes or RFID bags. Tough way to learn, but Aminata handled it with professionalism.
Quick Recap
- What happened: Backpack with passport/IDs stolen Saturday in London.
- She still worked: Wrestled on Forbidden Door Zero Hour and appeared later in a save angle featuring Jamie Hayter’s return.
- Current status: Stuck in the UK, targeting a return flight after emergency documentation is processed.
- Outlook: Short-term travel headache; long-term momentum intact.
Watch: Her FULL MATCH at Forbidden Door 2025 👇
