Career Timeline of Jacy Jayne: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jacy Jayne made an impact.

Jacy Jayne, born Taylor Grado, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on SmackDown. As the leader of the Fatal Influence stable, Jayne is a two-time NXT Women's Champion and a record-tying two-time NXT Women's Tag Team Champion. She also competed in TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling), where she was a one-time TNA Knockouts World Champion. Her career showcases success in both singles and tag team divisions, establishing her as a prominent figure in women's professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 30, 2018: American Combat Wrestling (ACW) Debut

On May 30, 2018, Taylor Grado, under the ring name Avery Taylor, made her debut in American Combat Wrestling (ACW).

February 24, 2021: Signs WWE Developmental Contract

On February 24, 2021, it was announced that Taylor Grado had signed a developmental contract with WWE.

August 2021: Signs with WWE and Debuts on SmackDown

In August 2021, Taylor Grado signed with WWE and began performing on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Jacy Jayne, also becoming the leader of the Fatal Influence stable.

2021: Turns face and becomes a mentor to Thea Hail

In August 2021, Jacy Jayne, turned face for the first time since 2021, became a mentor to Thea Hail and eventually joined Chase University.

July 5, 2022: Loses NXT Women's Tag Team Championship

On July 5, 2022, at NXT: The Great American Bash, Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin lost the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship to Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez.

January 10, 2023: Co-Winner of Battle Royal

On January 10, 2023, at NXT: New Year's Evil, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne were declared co-winners of a 20-woman battle royal, earning an NXT Women's Championship match.

February 7, 2023: Turns on Gigi Dolin, Ending Toxic Attraction

On February 7, 2023, during a "Ding Dong, Hello!" segment on NXT, Jacy Jayne turned on Gigi Dolin, marking the end of Toxic Attraction.

January 30, 2024: Creation of the Ladies of Chase U Calendar

On January 30, 2024, Jacy Jayne announced the creation of the "2024 Ladies of Chase U" calendar to save Chase University from debt.

March 20, 2025: TNA Debut

On March 20, 2025, Jacy Jayne made her debut in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) by attacking TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich.

January 31, 2026: Royal Rumble Debut

On January 31, 2026, at Royal Rumble, Jacy Jayne made her debut in the women's Royal Rumble match, entering as the 24th entrant.

April 24, 2026: Fatal Influence moves to SmackDown

On April 24, 2026, Fatal Influence officially moved to the SmackDown brand. On the same night, Jacy Jayne lost to WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley by disqualification.