Anna Marie Jernigan is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Anna Jay or Anna Jayy, who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Anna Jay signed for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as one of the young talents in wrestling. She was born in ST. Simons, Georgia, United States in 1998 and debuted in Georgia Premier Wrestling. It is there that the people of the AEW company saw her and brought her into their ranks, making her debut during the past month of April. Although Anna Jay (24 years old) does not have much experience or career in wrestling, she has stood out for her agility and strength on stage.
Anna Jay: 8 Things About The Dark Order Recruit’s Career And Personal Life
1. She began with Georgia Premier Wrestling in 2019:
Jernigan made her professional wrestling debut on November 22, 2019 at a Georgia Premier Wrestling event, where under the ring name Anna Jay she was defeated by Shalandra Royal via disqualification. On December 20 at Holiday Havoc 2019, Jay teamed with Robin and was defeated by Shalandra Royal and Thunder Blonde in a tag team match. On January 17, 2020 at Edge of Darkness, Jay got her first victory after defeating Thunder Blonde.
2. From independent wrestling to television, Anna talks about the difference:
“I would say the biggest difference was when we started shooting in Jacksonville and there was no audience. I mean honestly, it reminded me of when I was training, so it was almost easier for me to start that way, because I wasn’t used to having a big crowd or the audience reacting. So when I started, and there was no audience, there were just the fighters, it was almost like training, so I think I actually felt more comfortable”.
“Now, the transition from no audience in the pandemic to sold-out stadiums, it’s been crazy! It’s so much better, it’s so great to see you all. It’s so great to hear from everyone. And it definitely makes what we’re doing that much more enjoyable. It was a great transition”, she continued.
3. Her All Elite Wrestling career since 2020:
On April 1, 2020, Jay made his first appearance on All Elite Wrestling Dynamite facing Hikaru Shida, where Jay lost to coverage. On April 7, it was announced on Twitter that she had signed with the company due to her impressing many people despite being relatively new to the wrestling business. On the June 17, 2020, episode of Dynamite Anna Jay returned to AEW Dynamite after her loss to Hikaru Shida on April 1, 2020. Prior to her 202 fight with Shida, Jay took advantage of her to leave a subtle message for her opponent.
“Shida, the last time we fought, you took advantage of a rookie,” said Anna Jay. “Well, next Wednesday, let me introduce myself again, the new Anna Jay, number 99,” she emphasized.
In 9 fights played in AEW, Anna Jay has five wins and four losses. On the other hand, the young athlete also used her Twitter account to refer to her first year as a fighter.
“I made my professional wrestling debut a year ago. This Wednesday I have a fight for the AEW Women’s Championship title. I’m not taking it lightly,” said Anna Jay.
Despite returning, she was defeated by Penelope Ford. After a break of about three months, Anna Jay made her return in the episode of Dynamite on June 17, 2020, becoming the protagonist of a promo in which she claimed to be the star of the show; She was later easily defeated by Abadon, but at the end of the meeting she was joined and aided by Brodie Lee, head of the Dark Order. On August 3, in the first round of the Women’s Tag Team Cup, she fought alongside Tay Conti, winning against Ariane Andrew and Nyla Rose thanks to the distraction of the latter; however on 17 August the two were eliminated by Diamante and Ivelisse in the semifinals. In the episode of Dynamite on August 27, she officially joined the Dark Order by decision of Brodie Lee and in the following weeks she often accompanied the members of the group in their matches.
After the match, the Dark Order helped her carry her backstage.
4. Anna Jay on who leads the AEW women’s dressing room:
Speaking of backstage, the dressing rooms have some of the best AEW women’s locker rooms. According to Anna Jay, the people who lead this are: « Definitely those two women [Thunder Rosa and Serena Deeb], I would say for sure. I think I even said this in another interview as well, but personally I would say and I think a lot of other girls would agree; Vickie Guerrero has been someone who has been great to go to.
“She’s not a fighter, but she’s doing what we’re doing, and she’s there and very helpful with everything when asked. When we need Guerrero, she is very helpful. Also, she is a very sweet lady, and I really appreciate everything that she does. So I would definitely say her at least for me”.
5. In fight style:
- Finishing moves: Unknown
- Signature moves: Unknown:
- Nicknames: “The Star of the Show”
6. Anna Jay’s favorite moment:
When I debuted with the Dark Order, when I was with Brodie (Lee) and Cody (Rhodes), and I strangled Brandi, that was the moment for me that really sealed the deal. I mean, I found my place at that moment. Being with those great wrestling stars and being given that moment meant a lot to me. I’ll literally never forget it, and I definitely think it’s still my favorite now.”
7. Anna Jay was injured in Feb 2021:
All Elite Wrestling has confirmed through its social networks that Anna Jay suffered a shoulder injury that will force her to stop for between six and nine months. On February 22, 2021,she was out of action after appearing with Dr. Michael Sampson of the AEW team examining her.
When Anna injured her shoulder during training, this injury would require her to undergo surgery. This situation has caused the anger of the fighter, who has not hidden it in her networks: “I’m super mad about this… All I can do now is work to come back stronger”, she said.
On the other hand, Anna Jay was going to participate in the All Elite Wrestling women’s tournament to get an opportunity to fight for the AEW Women’s Championship that is in the hands of Hikaru Shida. Her rival was going to be Britt Baker, but due to this huge and painful setback, Madi Wrenkowski, protégé of Thunder Rosa, who is already classified in the second round of the aforementioned tournament, will participate in her place.
She returned in the September 1 episode of Dynamite, where she saved her friend Tay Conti, from the attack of The Bunny and Penelope Ford and shortly after was announced as one of the participants in the All Out Casino battle royale.
8. Personal info:
- Anna Jay is signed to All Elite Wrestling and is a member of The Dark Order stable.
- Since June 2021 Anna Jay has been engaged to her colleague Jungle Boy aka Jack Perry, an American wrestler performing in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Who is Jungle Boy?
Jungle Boy aka Jack Perry, is the son of actor Luke Perry and Rachel Sharp (born 1969). Perry’s maternal grandfather was a Scottish novelist and screenwriter Alan Sharp (1934–2013). Jungle Boy has been working as a professional wrestler since 2015 and has had some notable matches, such as against DJ Z on the Game Changer Wrestling show “400 Degreez”. Precisely, it was at GCW where he became known nationally, in part thanks to Joey Janela, another member of the current AEW staff.
The son of Luke Perry grew up as a wrestling fan and attended WWE SummerSlam 2009 with his father at the age of twelve. The fighter who could succeed in Hollywood because of his last name but did it with wrestling thanks to his father. Jungle Boy’s father starred in one of the most successful series in the world in the 90s and it opened many doors, especially in the world of television or cinema. An example could have been that of the son of Luke Perry, a member of the cast of Beverly Hills 90210. However, Jack aka Jungle Boy decided to follow another path, although always with the example of his father and his support very present to him.
“It was really cool to have someone to talk to who had pursued his childhood dream [of being an actor] and made it come true. We lived many things together, but it was great to share ideas with someone who had pursued his dream to the end, until he achieved it, ”explained Jack Perry, Jungle Boy, in an interview in which he remembered his father.
When Luke Perry passed away from a stroke on March 4, 2019, Jungle Boy had only been signed to a major wrestling promotion a couple of months. All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the most direct competition of the mammoth WWE, opened the doors to a young man who had been a professional wrestler since 2015, although he did not debut until months after the death of his father.
On January 15, 2020, at Dark, Jungle Boy took his first win in AEW after Jurassic Express defeated Strong Hearts (Cema, El Lindaman, and T-Hawk). On May 23 at Double or Nothing, Jungle Boy defeated MJF. On September 5 at All Out, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus defeated the Young Bucks.
On May 30, 2021, at Double or Nothing, he won the Men’s Casino Battle Royale match and got a chance to compete in the AEW World Championship. On June 26 at Dynamite, he fought against Kenny Omega for the title but lost.
