Daniel Garcia, a prominent figure in AEW and a former TNT Champion, stunned fans this week by turning heel during Dynamite. The AEW wrestling news broke as Garcia attacked Darby Allin, aligning himself with the Death Riders faction. This unexpected development also prompted a reaction from Queen Aminata, who publicly apologized to Garcia following his surprising betrayal.
The Changing Dynamics Between Daniel Garcia and Queen Aminata
Daniel Garcia has been recognized as a future world champion and one of Tony Khan’s favored wrestlers, expected to remain an AEW mainstay. Recently, Garcia was seen with Queen Aminata, a rising talent in AEW’s women’s division, sparking rumors about their relationship after Garcia jokingly referred to Aminata as his wedding date at MJF and Alicia Atout’s celebration. Aminata, however, clarified that their bond is purely friendly, highlighting their shared history on the independent circuit.
Following Garcia’s heel turn on Dynamite, Aminata expressed shock and concern. Through a repost of the attack on social media, she implored Garcia to stop and expressed regret for having friend-zoned him.
“Omg Danny, what are you doing. Okay I’m so sorry I friend-zoned you…. Please stop” she wrote.
—Queen Aminata
MJF Endorses Queen Aminata for AEW Women’s Title
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF), former AEW World Champion, recently praised Queen Aminata’s talent in an interview with Black Girl Wrestling. He voiced strong support for her to compete against top contenders such as Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, and Athena, envisioning her as the next AEW Women’s World Champion.
“If I had to sit here and think of a name, I think Queen Aminata. I wanna see that girl with a World Title around her waist ASAP. She’s next level. I would love to see her versus Toni (Storm) or Mercedes (Moné), Athena.” said MJF.
—MJF, AEW World Champion
Tony Khan’s ambitions for Aminata appear significant as the promotion steadily builds her profile in the women’s division. How Garcia’s heel turn might affect future storylines, and Aminata’s own ascent, remains to be seen.
Future Prospects and Impact on AEW Storylines
The heel turn by Daniel Garcia signals a major shift in AEW’s ongoing narratives, positioning him within the Death Riders group and setting up new rivalries. Queen Aminata’s apology highlights the personal dimension behind wrestling storylines, drawing fans deeper into character development. Meanwhile, Aminata’s rising stock in AEW is bolstered by endorsements from major figures like MJF, suggesting she could soon be in title contention.
As AEW continues to evolve its roster and story arcs, Daniel Garcia’s turn and Queen Aminata’s growing prominence will likely play key roles in the company’s future events and championship scenes.
