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Jazz Joins WWE Performance Center as Coach

Published 13 February 2026

Former WWE Women's Champion Jazz has returned to the organization in a coaching role, announcing on February 13, 2026, that she has joined the staff at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The veteran wrestler, known for her three-decade career across multiple promotions, shared the news via Instagram, expressing enthusiasm for mentoring the next generation of talent.

In her post, Jazz wrote, "Giving God all the Glory! I can officially say as of 2026 Im now a part of the coaching staff at the wwenxt Performance Center! Professional wrestling has been my life for 30 yrs. Now I get to work with the next generation of Superstars! Im a true testament of never giving up. No matter how long the process may seem!" The move marks a permanent position for Jazz, who had served as a guest coach at the facility multiple times in 2025. Sources familiar with the program noted that her initial sessions received positive feedback from trainees and staff, paving the way for this full-time opportunity.

Jazz, whose real name is Carlene Begnaud, brings a storied resume to the role. She captured the WWE Women's Championship twice during her tenure with the company in the early 2000s,...

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