Renee Paquette facts for kids
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Renee Paquette
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Paquette in 2023
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Renee Jane Paquette
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jon Moxley
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| Children | 1 |
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Professional wrestling career
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| Ring name(s) | Renee Young Renee Paquette |
| Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Debut | November 18, 2012 |
Renee Jane Paquette is a Canadian-American TV personality. She works for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a backstage interviewer. Before AEW, she was known for her time in WWE from 2012 to 2020. In WWE, she was a commentator, presenter, and interviewer. Her name there was Renee Young. She also appeared on the TV show Total Divas. Before WWE, she was a sports broadcaster for The Score Television Network.
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About Renee Paquette
Early Life and Dreams
Renee Jane Paquette was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After high school, she trained in improv comedy. At 19, she moved to Los Angeles to become a comedic actress. She later returned to Toronto. She tried out for films, music videos, and commercials. When acting didn't work out, she became interested in broadcasting instead.
Starting Her Career in TV
Paquette began working for The Score Television Network in 2009. She hosted a show called Right After Wrestling, which later became Aftermath. On this show, she worked with other broadcasters and a former WWE referee.
Renee's Time in WWE
Paquette joined the wrestling company WWE in October 2012. She chose the name Renee Young. Her first WWE appearance was on the pre-show for 2012 Survivor Series. She then became a backstage interviewer on NXT in January 2013. She also interviewed wrestlers for SmackDown.
Hosting and Commentating
Renee Young co-hosted "World Tour" segments. These segments showed different tourist spots in the cities where WWE filmed. She also co-hosted The JBL and Cole Show online. This show won a Slammy Award for Favorite Web Show of the Year. She also presented WWE Vintage Collection.
In September 2013, Young started commentating on NXT. She became a full-time commentator for women's matches. From 2014 to 2015, she was a commentator on Superstars. This made her WWE's first full-time female announcer in over ten years. In 2015, she started her own WWE Network show, Unfiltered with Renee Young. On this show, she interviewed other WWE employees. She also co-hosted the sixth season of Tough Enough.
Memorable Moments in WWE
In December 2016, Young interviewed The Miz on SmackDown. After she asked about his "obsession" with Dean Ambrose, Miz mentioned Young and Ambrose's real-life relationship. Young then slapped Miz. The next week, Miz's wife, Maryse, slapped Young back.
In August 2018, Young was a guest commentator on Raw. This made her the first woman to commentate an entire episode of Raw. The next month, she joined the Raw commentary team full-time. This made her the first permanent female commentator on the show. In October 2019, Young moved to SmackDown as a "special contributor." She also co-hosted WWE Backstage on Fox Sports 1.
Young left WWE in August 2020 after SummerSlam. She explained that she left because WWE Backstage was canceled. She felt she had achieved everything she wanted in WWE.
After WWE and New Projects
Returning for Special Appearances
After leaving WWE, Paquette, as Renee Young, returned for a special SmackDown pre-show in October 2020. She also made a special appearance on WWE Backstage in January 2021.
Starting Podcasts and Shows
In 2021, Paquette started her own podcast called Oral Sessions with Renee Paquette. It was later renamed The Sessions with Renee Paquette. She also created a YouTube channel for video clips and full podcast episodes. In September 2021, she began hosting a show on Sirius XM. It was called Throwing Down with Renee and Miesha, with former UFC fighter Miesha Tate.
Joining All Elite Wrestling
On October 12, 2022, Tony Khan announced that Paquette had signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She made her debut that same night on Dynamite.
Other Work and Personal Life
Before Wrestling TV
Before joining The Score, Paquette worked for BiteTV. She hosted a show about extreme sports and music called Rippin' It-N-Lippin' It. She also appeared in commercials and music videos. She was in a Tom Green music video and Kelly Clarkson's "Behind These Hazel Eyes" music video. She also appeared in a Noxzema commercial.
Reality TV and Podcasts
In 2016, Paquette became a main cast member on the sixth season of Total Divas. She had appeared in earlier seasons as well. She also hosted a podcast called Regular Girls.
Family and Hobbies
Paquette started dating professional wrestler Jonathan Good (known as Jon Moxley) in 2013. They got married in Las Vegas in April 2017. In November 2020, they announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Nora Murphy Good, was born on June 15, 2021.
Paquette is a big fan of the Vegas Golden Knights ice hockey team. She has been a wrestling fan since she was a child. She once met famous wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H backstage at an event.
In March 2021, Renee became an American citizen. In May, she released her cookbook called Messy in the Kitchen: My Guide to Eating Deliciously, Hosting Fabulously and Sipping Copiously.
Renee Paquette's TV Appearances
Renee Paquette has appeared in various TV shows and web series. She has been a host, commentator, or herself in many programs. Some of these include:
- The Smart Woman Survival Guide (2007)
- Gotta Grudge? (2010)
- Gillette Drafted (2011–2012)
- WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History (2013)
- WWE Countdown (2014)
- WWE Music Power 10 (2014–2020)
- WWE Quick Hits (2014–2020)
- Total Divas (2015–2019)
- Unfiltered with Renee Young (2015–2017)
- WWE Tough Enough (2015)
- WWE Talking Smack (2016–2018)
- WWE Raw Talk (2016–2018)
- Total Bellas (2017–2018)
- Miz & Mrs. (2018)
- WWE Backstage (2019–2020)
- The JBL and Renee Show (2013–2015)
- After Total Divas (2013–2015)
Awards and Achievements
- WWE
- Slammy Award for Favorite Web Show of the Year (2013) – for The JBL and Cole Show
See also
In Spanish: Renee Paquette para niños
