Maria Kanellis Bennett is ready to return to school.
The former Knockouts champion revealed on social media she will be pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at University of Illinois. Kanellis noted that AEW offers a tuition reimbursement program to help her fund her studies.
“Masters of Business Administration, here I come!!! During the pandemic, I started a graduate degree program but was not able to complete it due to life’s circumstances. I am excited to start this program because my sister and my boss are both alumni of UofI. Plus, @aew offers a tuition reimbursement! It’s going be hard, but it’s the time for the next chapter!!! Chieeeeeeeeeeef!! !”
Tony Khan, AEW’s president, graduated from the University of Illinois.
Kanellis is pursuing a degree for the second time with financial support from a wrestling organization. Kanellis received the WWE Talent Scholarship in 2013 and used it to earn a degree from Johnson & Wales University in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management. She graduated in 2017.
ROH commentator Ian Riccaboni wrote about Kanellis’ announcement.
“Yes! You may not remember, but I saw you reading and studying when I first entered ROH. We discussed the importance of never stopping to learn. I took it to heart! I’m finishing my MBA *this Fall*! It’s tough, but it moves fast. We’re all very proud of you. You’ve got this! “You’re going kill it!”
Maria responded:
“That’s amazing!!! It’s contagious. It motivates me to see that others are on the same journey as me. We should definitely talk/scream/cry about the struggle/beauty at the next show!!! Congratulations!! !”
Maria has been experiencing some health issues in recent months. Last month, she revealed that she will have surgery in September for a mass on the adrenal gland.
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