Jessie Ward

Jessie Lynn Ward (December 16, 1979) is a former American professional wrestler who was forced to retire after being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope.

Private life

She resides in Charlestown, Massachusetts with her boyfriend Tommaso Whitney aka Tommaso Ciampa and their dog Harry Harrison.

Career

Ward was one of the contestants on the World Wrestling Federation reality television program Tough Enough II, wherein thirteen would-be wrestlers trained under WWF employees Al Snow, Ivory, Tazz, Hardcore Holly, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and John Gaburick for fourteen weeks. The trainers would select two winners by a process of elimination, and the winner would receive a WWF developmental contract. Ward joined the series at the outset in February 2002.

On the March 28, 2002 episode of Tough Enough, Ward's hands and legs went numb after she took a bump. She visited a doctor as a result, and was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope and given a heart rate monitor to wear throughout the following day. On the April 11 episode, she opted to leave the program as she was suffering from continuous pain and lethargy.

Shortly after dropping out of Tough Enough, Ward was hired by the WWF in October 2002 as a stage manager. She worked on Tough Enough III and travelled full time with the RAW and SmackDown! rosters until February...
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