Lady Blossom

Jeanie Clarke (born 4 April 1959) is an English former professional wrestling manager and author. She is best known for her appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions the United States Wrestling Association

In 2016, Clarke released her autobiography Through the Shattered Glass.

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In 1979, Clarke started her wrestling career as a ringside second for her then-boyfriend Chris Adams for the British-based company Joint Promotions.

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In 1991, Austin was hired by World Championship Wrestling, where Vivacious Veronica became his valet.

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On one occasion, Lady Blossom hopped onto the ring apron in an attempt to distract the referee from the action in the ring.

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Blossom's most frequent method of a disrupting a match was to jump on the back of Austin's opponent just as he was about to be pinned.

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Clarke had a relationship with professional wrestler Chris Adams for five years, with the couple having a daughter, Jade.

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In 1983, in order to stay in the United States, Clarke married professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes, with the couple later divorcing.

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In 1990, Clarke began a relationship with professional wrestler Steve Austin.

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