10 AEW Stars who have a college degree

#4. AEW Star Brian Pillman Jr.

AEW Star Brian Pillman Jr. entered the wrestling business just four years ago. Before that, the 28-year-old focused on earning a college degree. He earned a degree in business information systems from Northern Kentucky University.

"I took a route that most that become wrestlers don't. A lot of people just say, 'Oh, I’m gonna be a wrestler,' and they're not gonna do anything to better themselves outside of wrestling. I think I'm a more well-rounded person because of the adversity I've faced and also the education and the things I’ve undertaken," he told cincinnati.com.

Pillman Jr. trained at the hands of former WWE Superstar Lance Storm. The 28-year-old kicked off his wrestling career in 2017, competing on the independent circuit. In 2019, he started wrestling in AEW.

Pillman Jr. and his Varsity Blondes partner Griff Garrison recently defeated The Wingmen on AEW Dark.

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#3. AEW Star Thunder Rosa

Although she only kicked off her wrestling career seven years ago, AEW Star Thunder Rosa has wrestled in several promotions. The 35-year-old also held a few championships.

A few years before entering the wrestling business, Thunder Rosa graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Before she became a full-time wrestler, Rosa worked at a rehab facility for teenagers called Thunder Road.

"I was there for two years, then it just got a little crazy because my wrestling schedule was getting, you know, I was getting more busy, and training was crazy, and I needed something more flexible. So, I went to another place called youth home. So I used to work at home with clients that were kids and then like older adults between 18 and 25. They have like severe mental health problems (...) and I have to help them get back into society," she told Chris Van Vliet.

A few days ago, Thunder Rosa defeated Kaia McKenna via pinfall on AEW Dark: Elevation.