Former WWE Women's Champion Jazz Joins WWE Performance Center Coaching Staff

Jazz, a three-time NWA Women's World Champion, will coach up-and-coming talent at the WWE's training facility in Orlando.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Former WWE Women's Champion Jazz announced on her Instagram that she is returning to the company as a coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Jazz has previously worked as a coach for TNA Wrestling and the NWA, and she has an extensive wrestling background, including a record-setting 948-day reign as the NWA Women's World Champion.

Why it matters

Jazz's hiring as a coach at the WWE Performance Center is significant, as she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to help develop the next generation of WWE superstars. Her success as a champion and her coaching experience make her a valuable addition to the Performance Center's staff.

The details

Jazz, whose real name is Carlene Begnaud, spent time at the WWE Performance Center in 2025 as a guest coach. She has also worked as a coach for TNA Wrestling and Billy Corgan's NWA. Jazz is a three-time NWA Women's World Champion, holding the title for a record-setting 948 days. She has wrestled for ECW, TNA, Shine, and Chikara, and she also made an appearance for AEW at the 2019 All Out pay-per-view.

  • Jazz announced her new role with WWE on her Instagram on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Jazz previously spent time at the WWE Performance Center in 2025 as a guest coach.

The players

Jazz

A former WWE Women's Champion and three-time NWA Women's World Champion, Jazz is joining the coaching staff at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

Matt Bloom

The head coach of the WWE Performance Center, leading a staff that includes Terry Taylor, Fit Finlay, Steve Carino, Norman Smiley, Sara Amato, and Robbie Brookside.

Rodney Mack

Jazz's husband, who is a former WWE star.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be back with the WWE and to help develop the next generation of superstars at the Performance Center.”

— Jazz (Instagram)

The takeaway

Jazz's hiring as a coach at the WWE Performance Center is a testament to her wealth of experience and expertise in the wrestling industry. Her successful career as a champion and her previous coaching roles make her a valuable addition to the Performance Center's staff, as she will play a key role in shaping the future of WWE.