Jaida Parker’s father played football, and her mother played basketball at the University of West Alabama.
Recently, WWE NXT star Jaida Parker has become the center of multiple controversies stemming from her social media activity and circulating rumors within the wrestling community.
Highlights
- Jaida Parker became the center of controversy after she liked an Instagram post about the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” passage by the U.S. House of Representatives.
- She was born to her father, Timothy Caffey, and her mother, Tina Tim Caffey.
- Jaida is the cousin of an NBA star, Jason Caffey.
The controversy started when Parker liked an Instagram post about the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” passage by the U.S. House of Representatives.
It is a bill that would ban transgender athletes assigned male at birth from competing in women’s and girls’ sports in federally funded schools.
She quickly received backlash from fans and commentators for being transphobic. In response, Parker to Twitter to defend her stance, stating:
“Oh I’d love too. @clotheslinings wants to be messy & that’s fine cause ignorance is contagious but what they not gon do is come @ my name cause my opinion doesn’t align with theirs & clearly don’t know how to educate themselves on the real definition of being ‘transphobic’.
Jaida Parker
As the social media backlash continues to come in, rumors started milling in the IWC of Parker having an alleged affair with fellow WWE star Jey Uso.
A video drove this rumor claimed to show both of them in revelry, although, in that video, actual proof does not lie since neither of them was showing their face clearly.
While some fans immediately criticized Parker for her social media activity, others offered a defense and suggested that unfounded rumors can quickly get out of hand and cause irreparable damage to personal and professional relationships.
However, neither Jaida nor Jey Uso has spoken publicly about the rumors involving them to date.
NXT Star Jaida Parker’s Parents Met At The University Of Alabama
Tiana Lillian Marie Caffey, 25, known by her ring name Jaida Parker, was born on February 12, 1999, to her father, Timothy Caffey, and her mother, Tina Tim Caffey.
Her parents tied the knot on November 15, 1997, after encountering each other at the University of West Alabama.
Jaida’s father, Timothy 57, was born in 1968. He has an impressive football background and played quarterback at the University of West Alabama before transitioning into coaching.
According to TCPalm, he started his coaching career at Martin County High School in 1996 and moved to Centennial High School in 2001, where he became the quarterbacks coach.
By 2004, he became the offensive coordinator at the same school, holding that position until 2011.
He also gained experience as the head coach of the St. Lucie Bobcats semi-pro team from 2008 to 2011. Since 2012, he has served as the offensive coordinator at Jensen Beach High School.
On the other hand, Jaida’s mother, Tina Tim Caffey, is a former basketball player representing West Alabama University in Livingston, United States.
Her academic journey also included other esteemed institutions such as Northwestern University, Northwood University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
She has utilized her extensive knowledge and skills as a licensed dental hygienist at All Smiles Dentistry.
Since January 2019, she has been the Head Football Coach at Jensen Beach High School in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Additionally, NXT star Jaida Parker, aka Tiana Lillian Marie Caffey, grew up with his elder brother Timmy Caffey.
Jaida used to play football with Timmy, who has played at Florida A&M and Becker College in Leicester, Mass.
Moreover, Jaida is the cousin of Jason Caffey, a former NBA veteran with an impressive eight-year career and was a member of the ‘Out The Mud’ faction alongside Bronco Nima & Lucien Price.
Additional Information
- Jaida Parker has an estimated net worth of around $1 million as of 2025.
- She attended Louisiana State University, where she majored in kinesiology.
- Caffey debuted her in-ring by participating in a battle royal at an NXT live event on October 28.
