The English Lion who has powered his own way to victory

As Vincent Rubio, he is a business administration graduate and fraud analyst. While as Eddie Ryan, he is a professional wrestler and star of the ring
Vincent Rubio as Eddie Ryan

The English Lion who has powered his own way to victory

As Vincent Rubio, he is a business administration graduate and fraud analyst. While as Eddie Ryan, he is a professional wrestler and star of the ring

This is Vincent's story

Ever since Vincent Rubio graduated from ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ in 2008 after studying a business degree, he has forged a successful path combining a fraud analyst role for Nationwide Building Society in Swindon and living as his alter-ego, The English Lion aka Eddie Ryan ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ a British professional wrestler, who has been eight time heavyweight champion and is now a member of the roster for the 5 Star Wrestling tour in 2018.Find out below about Vincent's amazing career path since studying at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.

On the pathway to success at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœWhen I went to university I had no specific career goals or aspirations. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is an incredible city and I just didnÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™t want to leave the city, nor accrue a large amount of debt by moving away. 

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœBusiness interested me at A level, so I pursued this in the hope of finding something specific I particularly enjoyed, or had a natural affinity for. I enjoyed my degree, however I discovered I wanted to pursue wrestling while I had less responsibility and more opportunity to do so.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœThe University facilities, such as the library for computer access and resources, were always of a good standard, while social aspects, particularly playing for the , were always good fun. I grew up playing football and loved the fraternal side of the sport, so it gave me the great opportunity to integrate with completely new and different people.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœOne of many key life skills I learned at the University was to manage my time better ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ I often found myself completing assignments very close to the deadline, or let work mount up, which is not recommended."

A hero born in the ring

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœSince I graduated, I have been living my dream and my experience at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ set me up perfectly for this.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœOnce I completed my studies, I moved to a wrestling training school in Swindon to pursue a career as a professional wrestler. I secured a full-time job as a fraud analyst at Nationwide Building Society to supplement my income, which I now do part time.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœMy professional wrestling name is Eddie Ryan and I have travelled all over the world. In the past nine years I have wrestled all over the UK, Germany, Belgium, USA and Japan.

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞœAs a wrestler, I am a self-employed entertainer and I have to make myself a product. This requires marketing, finance and accounting and advertising skills ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ ones I learnt from my degree."

Group of business students studying.

Follow in Vincent's footsteps

Vincent has followed his dream and become a success in the wrestling ring. Although it may seem like a fireman's throw away from his degree course, the world of wrestling is intrinsically linked with the world of business ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ from finance to marketing, accounting and advertising ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ and the skills Vincent gathered during in his time at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ continue to help serve him well in his career.

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