Karen Jarrett — Biography
Karen Jarrett, born Karen Smedley, carved out a notable presence in the world of professional wrestling. Her career included a significant role in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where she held the position of Senior Vice President overseeing the TNA Knockouts Division. Prior to her current marriage to TNA founder and wrestler Jeff Jarrett, she was married to accomplished professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle.
From her marriage to Kurt Angle, Karen is the mother of two children. Her daughter, Kyra Angle, was born on December 2, 2002, and her son, Kody Angle, arrived on October 26, 2006. Kyra made occasional appearances on TNA programming and accompanied her father to WWE's 2006 Hall of Fame ceremony. The divorce proceedings between Karen and Kurt Angle began in 2008, with the dissolution of their marriage finalized on October 26, 2008.
In 2009, reports emerged of a romantic connection between Karen and Jeff Jarrett, a co-founder of TNA. This relationship was reportedly initiated during the period when Karen and Kurt Angle were separated. This development led TNA president Dixie Carter-Salinas to place Karen on a leave of absence. The circumstances of their relationship and its impact on TNA came to light in July 2009 through a caller who identified themselves as a former TNA employee on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show. On April 6, 2010, Karen announced her engagement to Jeff Jarrett, and the couple exchanged vows on August 21, 2010.
From her marriage to Kurt Angle, Karen is the mother of two children. Her daughter, Kyra Angle, was born on December 2, 2002, and her son, Kody Angle, arrived on October 26, 2006. Kyra made occasional appearances on TNA programming and accompanied her father to WWE's 2006 Hall of Fame ceremony. The divorce proceedings between Karen and Kurt Angle began in 2008, with the dissolution of their marriage finalized on October 26, 2008.
In 2009, reports emerged of a romantic connection between Karen and Jeff Jarrett, a co-founder of TNA. This relationship was reportedly initiated during the period when Karen and Kurt Angle were separated. This development led TNA president Dixie Carter-Salinas to place Karen on a leave of absence. The circumstances of their relationship and its impact on TNA came to light in July 2009 through a caller who identified themselves as a former TNA employee on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show. On April 6, 2010, Karen announced her engagement to Jeff Jarrett, and the couple exchanged vows on August 21, 2010.
