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Jaida Parker

Tiana Lillian Marie Caffey (born February 12, 1999) is an American professional wrestler and former soccer player signed to WWE, where she performs under the ring name Jaida Parker on the NXT brand. She is a member of the stable Out The Mud (OTM).[6]

Jaida Parker
Parker in 2024
Birth nameTiana Lillian Marie Caffey[1]
Born (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.[2]
RelativesJason Caffey (cousin)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Jaida Parker
Billed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[3]
Billed weight153 lb (69 kg)[4]
Trained byWWE Performance Center
DebutOctober 28, 2022[5]

Early life

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Tiana Lillian Marie Caffey was born in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She attended Louisiana State University, where she majored in kinesiology. While at LSU, Caffey played soccer for the Lady Tigers and was called up to play for the USA U17 National Soccer Team.[7][8]

Professional wrestling career

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WWE (2022-present)

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On August 16, 2022, Caffey was announced as having signed with WWE as part of the WWE Performance Center along with 16 other recruits.[9] She made her in-ring debut on the October 28, 2022 NXT live event in an NXT Women's Title #1 Contender's Battle Royal which was won by Thea Hail.[10] On March 25, 2023, she had her first singles match at an NXT live event in a losing effort to Kayden Carter.[11]

In September, now under the ring name Jaida Parker, she was announced as a participant in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. She was defeated in the first round by Karmen Petrovic in her first televised singles match on the October 17 episode of NXT.[12][13] On the January 9, 2024 episode of NXT, Parker approached SCRYPTS, Bronco Nima and Lucien Price of OTM (Out The Mud) offering her services to the group which they accepted. OTM would feud with Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Adriana Rizzo of The D'Angelo Family, leading to a six-person tag team match at NXT Vengeance Day which The Family won. On the February 13 episode of NXT, Parker defeated Rizzo in a singles match, ending the feud.[14][15][16] At NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6, NXT general manager Ava announced the newly created NXT Women's North American Championship, and Parker went through as one of the top 12 participants from the preliminary combine to compete for a spot in the six-woman ladder match to crown the inaugural champion at NXT Battleground.[17] On the May 21 episode of NXT, Parker defeated Brinley Reece to qualify for a spot at NXT Battleground but failed to win the title at the event.[18][19] On the August 20 episode of NXT, Parker won a six-woman gauntlet match to earn a match against Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT No Mercy by defeating Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, Kendal Grey, Brinley Reece and Adriana Rizzo.[20] At the event on September 1, Parker failed to win the title from Perez.[21]

Personal life

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Caffey is the cousin of former basketball player Jason Caffey who played for the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ "Tiana Caffey Profile". LSU Sports. July 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Tiana Caffey Profile". LSU Sports. July 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jaida Parker Cagematch". Cagematch. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Jaida Parker Cagematch". Cagematch. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Jaida Parker Cagematch". Cagematch. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "WWE Group Adds New Female Member – TJR Wrestling". tjrwrestling.net. January 20, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tiana Caffey Profile". LSU Sports. July 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "WWE announces its newest class of recruits to join the WWE Performance Center". WWE.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "WWE announces its newest class of recruits to join the WWE Performance Center". WWE.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "WWE NXT Live Results: October 28, 2022". Cagematch. October 28, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "WWE NXT Live Results: March 25, 2023". Cagematch. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  12. ^ "The 2023 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament begins TONIGHT!". WWE.com. October 2, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "WWE NXT Results: October 17, 2023". WWE.com. October 17, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "WWE NXT Results: January 9, 2024". WWE.com. January 9, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "Full NXT Vengeance Day 2024 results". WWE.com. February 4, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  16. ^ "WWE NXT Results: February 13, 2024". WWE.com. February 13, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  17. ^ Mrosko, Geno (May 7, 2024). "NXT Combine gives us a field of 12 for the women's North American championship". Cageside Seats. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "WWE NXT results, May 21, 2024: Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice engage in a massive brawl after losing tag team match". WWE. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  19. ^ Chiari, Mike (June 10, 2024). "Kelani Jordan Wins 1st-Ever NXT Women's North American Title at Battleground". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  20. ^ Tessier, Colin (August 20, 2024). "Jaida Parker To Challenge Roxanne Perez For NXT Women's Title At NXT No Mercy". Wrestle Zone. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  21. ^ Moore, John (September 1, 2024). "NXT No Mercy results: Moore's live review of Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry for the NXT Championship with Trick Williams as special referee, Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker for the NXT Women's Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  22. ^ "Tiana Caffey Profile". LSU Sports. July 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2024. Cousin is Jason Caffey, a former eight-year NBA veteran and member of the 1996 World Champion Chicago Bulls.
  23. ^ Internet Wrestling Database. "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 250 Female for 2024". profightdb.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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