Aminata Sends Message to Departing Taya Valkyrie
Queen Aminata reached out on X after Taya Valkyrie's AEW contract expired and she chose not to renew it.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Wrestling
Queen Aminata posted a message on X to Taya Valkyrie following Valkyrie's departure from All Elite Wrestling. Valkyrie revealed on social media that her contract had expired and she chose not to renew it.
Why it matters
The exit closes a chapter for Valkyrie, who signed with AEW in March 2023 and competed for the TBS Championship and Women's World Championship without winning a title. Aminata's public message highlights the bonds among women wrestlers who worked together in the promotion.
Valkyrie's AEW tenure began in March 2023, and she began performing in Ring of Honor in 2024 before her last televised appearances at the start of 2026. Her AEW contract expired, and the stub does not indicate any new contract terms.
The players
Taya Valkyrie
Taya Valkyrie is a professional wrestler who previously competed in TNA Wrestling and WWE before joining AEW.
Queen Aminata
Queen Aminata is a professional wrestler who won the TBS Championship by defeating Persephone and previously lost to Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women's World Championship.
The details
Queen Aminata posted her message on X after Taya Valkyrie's departure from AEW became known. Valkyrie previously competed in TNA Wrestling and WWE before joining AEW, and her AEW run included title challenges that did not result in a championship win.
Timeline
March 2023: Valkyrie signs with All Elite Wrestling.
2024: Valkyrie begins performing in Ring of Honor.
Start of 2026: Valkyrie makes her last televised ROH appearances.
Season Trajectory
Valkyrie's departure removes a competitor from AEW's women's title contention, where she challenged for the TBS Championship and Women's World Championship without success. Aminata's win over Persephone for the TBS Championship and her loss to Mercedes Mone at Grand Slam France mark the current state of that division.
Valkyrie's exit means she will no longer appear on AEW programming, affecting which women's title contenders viewers see on TBS. The TBS Championship now sits with Queen Aminata following her win over Persephone.
The takeaway
Valkyrie's exit shows how contract expirations can reshape a promotion's women's division without any title change. Fans following AEW's women's titles should track who holds the TBS Championship as the division moves forward.
Further reading
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