History of Jacy Jayne in Timeline

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

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

2017: Professional Wrestling Training

In 2017, Taylor Grado began her professional wrestling training at the World Wrestling Academy in New Port Richey, Florida.

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).

September 23, 2020: NXT Appearance

On September 23, 2020, Taylor Grado appeared on an episode of NXT, participating in a battle royal won by Candice LeRae.

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.

December 2023: Chase University's Financial Trouble

In December 2023, a storyline began where it was revealed that Chase University was in heavy debt due to Andre Chase's gambling.

2023: Andre Chase's Illegal Bet

In 2023, it was revealed that Andre Chase placed an illegal bet on Thea Hail to win the NXT Women's Championship, but threw in the towel to protect her, losing the bet.

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.