Billie Starkz celebrates college graduation: ‘The grind never stopped…it just earned a degree’
The young ROH wrestler Billie Starkz has now officially graduated from college.
At just 21-years-old, Starkz can proudly call herself both a former ROH Women’s World Television Champion as well as a college graduate.
In a recent social media post, Starkz announced her graduation and penned an emotional and motivational caption to go with it. Recalling her wrestling and academic journey, Starks expressed her pride in herself.
“From ring ropes at 13 to a graduation cap in 2026,” she wrote. “Years of bumps, bruises, early mornings, late nights, and chasing a dream that started in a wrestling ring before I even stepped into a college classroom. Here’s to proving you can chase your passion and your education at the same time. The grind never stopped… it just earned a degree.“
The post also attracted several positive comments from fellow AEW wrestlers, Lena Kross, Penelope Ford, Jamie Hayter, Alex Windsor, and more.
What is next for Billie Starkz in ROH?
Just days after her graduation, Starkz is set to compete at ROH Supercard of Honor in a Survival of the Fittest match for the ROH Women’s Title.
She is set to compete against Athena, Maya World, Trish Adora, Yuka Sakazaki, and Zayda Steel for the championship.
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