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'I went from my bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas'
TL;DR
Natasha Swann, a 23-year-old from Glasgow, transitioned from her bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas. She participated in a seminar led by WWE's Bayley and attended Wrestlemania, gaining invaluable experience in wrestling.
Key points
- Natasha Swann is a 23-year-old aspiring wrestler from Glasgow.
- She worked in a bank before pursuing wrestling.
- She trained at a seminar led by WWE star Bayley.
- Natasha attended Wrestlemania in Las Vegas.
- She has been wrestling for two years during her free time.
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A budding wrestler from Glasgow says she was blown away after landing the opportunity to learn from WWE stars at a wrestling workshop in Las Vegas.
Natasha Swann, 23, works in a bank but for the past two years she has spent her weekends and evenings launching herself around a wrestling ring.
On a whim, she signed up for a seminar for female grapplers held by WWE star Bayley and was taken aback when she was offered a place.
After travelling to the US, she also attended Wrestlemania, a showpiece event where she was able to learn from some of the industry's biggest names.
Bayley is a former women's champion who has starred in WWE for more than a decade. Her Lodestone Women's Wrestling Seminars were set up to support female competitors.
Natasha said: "I saw some English girls I knew had gone over last year and it looked so cool.
"Then I was talking to Isla Dawn, who used to be in WWE, and she was saying no Scottish girls had gone last time.
"I thought what's the worst that could happen by applying?"
She added: "In March I got an email and saw it said Bayley in the sender's name, and she said they'd love to have me over.
"A few weeks later and I was in Las Vegas - it was all a bit crazy."
The one-day course saw several of WWE's biggest stars stop by to help out.
Famous names included former world champion CM Punk, masked Mexican wrestling legend Rey Mysterio and Irish star Becky Lynch - who was the reason Natasha first got involved in wrestling.
"I really liked Becky as a teenager, and it seemed so cool an Irish girl was over there having so much success," said Natasha.
"Getting advice from her at the seminar felt really full circle."
She added: "It was so unbelievable, the whole day.
"A few of us were staying in an Airbnb Bayley had booked us, so we all went along together. We walk in the door and we see Bayley, and CM Punk - who was main eventing at Wrestlemania a few days later - is standing next to her.
Q&A
What is Natasha Swann's background before wrestling?
Natasha Swann worked in a bank before pursuing her wrestling career.
How did Natasha Swann get the opportunity to train with WWE stars?
She signed up for a seminar for female grapplers hosted by WWE star Bayley, which led to her training opportunity.
What significant event did Natasha attend in Las Vegas?
Natasha attended Wrestlemania, a major wrestling event, where she learned from top industry professionals.
Where is Natasha Swann from?
Natasha Swann is from Glasgow, Scotland.
