Jessie Ward
Encyclopedia
Jessie Lynn Ward is a former American
professional wrestler
who was forced to retire after being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope
.
with her boyfriend Tommaso Whitney aka Tommaso Ciampa
and their dog Harry Harrison.
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 2004 when she decided to go back to college to finish her degree.
Ward enrolled at Emerson College
majoring in their Visual Media Arts program with a concentration in Television/Video. While in school, Jessie briefly worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
as an assistant director in September of 2004 and returned to TNA on a full-time basis in July 2005 when she began working under head director David Sahadi
. She stayed with TNA until May 2007 and graduated from Emerson with Cum Laude honors that same year.
Jessie produced an independent film entitled thumbnail in late 2007. She joined Powderhouse Productions
in June 2008 producing shows such as The Works (TV series)
on The History Channel
, Mega Engineering on The Discovery Channel, Masters of Innovation on Plum TV
, as well as, Dogs 101
, Cats 101
, America's Cutest Dog, America's Cutest Cat, Dogs vs Cats and Must Love Cats
on Animal Planet
. Jessie continues to work on television programming for other networks under the Powderhouse umbrella.
United States
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professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
who was forced to retire after being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope
A vasovagal episode or vasovagal response or vasovagal attack is a malaise mediated by the vagus nerve. When it leads to syncope or "fainting", it is called a vasovagal syncope, which is the most common type of fainting.There are a number of different syncope syndromes which all fall under the...
.
Private life
She resides in Charlestown, MassachusettsCharlestown, Massachusetts
Charlestown is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is located on a peninsula north of downtown Boston. Charlestown was originally a separate town and the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony; it became a city in 1847 and was annexed by Boston on January 5, 1874...
with her boyfriend Tommaso Whitney aka Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa
Tommasso Whitney is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Tommaso Ciampa. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor, while also competing for several independent promotions, including Chaotic Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, East Coast Wrestling Association and Northeast...
and their dog Harry Harrison.
Career
Ward was one of the contestants on the World Wrestling FederationWorld Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
program
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
Tough Enough II
WWE Tough Enough
WWE Tough Enough is a professional wrestling reality television program produced by WWE wherein participants undergo professional wrestling training and compete for a contract with WWE. There were two winners per season for the first three seasons, all of which aired on MTV...
, wherein thirteen would-be wrestlers trained under WWF employees Al Snow, Ivory
Lisa Moretti
Lisa Moretti is a retired American professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment between 1999 and 2005 under the ring name Ivory...
, Tazz, Hardcore Holly
Bob Holly
Robert "Bob" Howard better known by his ring name Bob "Hardcore" Holly, is a American professional wrestler. He is best known for his 15-year stint with World Wrestling Entertainment ....
, Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
Salvador "Chavo" Guerrero IV also known as Chavo Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero, Jr., is a third generation Mexican-American professional wrestler and member of the famed Guerrero wrestling family who was well known for working with World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling...
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
Paresthesia
Paresthesia , spelled "paraesthesia" in British English, is a sensation of tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. It is more generally known as the feeling of "pins and needles" or of a limb "falling asleep"...
after she took a bump. She visited a doctor as a result, and was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope
A vasovagal episode or vasovagal response or vasovagal attack is a malaise mediated by the vagus nerve. When it leads to syncope or "fainting", it is called a vasovagal syncope, which is the most common type of fainting.There are a number of different syncope syndromes which all fall under the...
and given a heart rate monitor
Heart rate monitor
A heart rate monitor is a personal monitoring device which allows a subject to measure his or her heart rate in real time or record his or her heart rate for later study...
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
Stage management
Stage management is the practice of organizing and coordinating a theatrical production. It encompasses a variety of activities, including organizing the production and coordinating communications between various personnel...
. She worked on Tough Enough III and travelled full time with the RAW
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
and SmackDown! rosters until February 2004 when she decided to go back to college to finish her degree.
Ward enrolled at Emerson College
Emerson College
Emerson College is a private coeducational university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," Emerson is "the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts...
majoring in their Visual Media Arts program with a concentration in Television/Video. While in school, Jessie briefly worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
as an assistant director in September of 2004 and returned to TNA on a full-time basis in July 2005 when she began working under head director David Sahadi
David Sahadi
David Sahadi is an American multimedia producer, currently working for the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Biography:...
. She stayed with TNA until May 2007 and graduated from Emerson with Cum Laude honors that same year.
Jessie produced an independent film entitled thumbnail in late 2007. She joined Powderhouse Productions
Powderhouse Productions
Powderhouse Productions is an American television production company.-Origins:As early as 1986, Powderhouse co-founders Joel Olicker and Tug Yourgrau met while working to produce a documentary for WGBH, the public television station located in Boston, Massachusetts.The collaboration on this...
in June 2008 producing shows such as The Works (TV series)
The Works (TV series)
The Works is a series that airs on the History Channel. Each episode focuses on the history and processes used for common objects and services.-Description:The host Daniel H...
on The History Channel
The History Channel
History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-...
, Mega Engineering on The Discovery Channel, Masters of Innovation on Plum TV
Plum TV
Plum TV is a lifestyle television channel launched in 2002 by Nantucket Nectars founder Tom Scott, along with producer Cary Woods and television executive Chris Glowacki. Most recently Tom Scott has become CEO again. So far his performance has been lackluster. of The programming is locally...
, as well as, Dogs 101
Dogs 101
Dogs 101 is a show that airs on Animal Planet. It is centered on Dogs and what they are like.- Plot :Dogs 101 features 6 breeds of dogs per episode. This show explains each breed of dog and features opinions by experts ranging from trainers to groomers to veterinarians...
, Cats 101
Cats 101
- Plot :Cats 101 features different cat breeds per episode, which feature many experts, ranging from veterinarians to animal trainers, telling facts, origins, and looks of the breeds. Cat owners of a specific breed also speak of life-changing events that revolve around their cats. It is shown on...
, America's Cutest Dog, America's Cutest Cat, Dogs vs Cats and Must Love Cats
Must Love Cats
Must Love Cats is an Animal Planet television series hosted by John Fulton which premiered in the United States in February 2011. In each episode, he travels through different parts of the United States and explores various aspects of the cat lovers lifestyle. Animal Planet announced in April 2011...
on Animal Planet
Animal Planet
Animal Planet is an American cable tv specialty channel that launched on October 1, 1996. It is distributed by Discovery Communications. A high-definition simulcast of the channel launched on September 1, 2007.-History:...
. Jessie continues to work on television programming for other networks under the Powderhouse umbrella.