Renee Paquette Biography
Early Career
Renee Paquette's entry into the entertainment industry began with improv comedy after high school. She eventually moved back to Toronto to pursue broadcasting, and joined 'The Score' in 2009. By 2012, she was recruited by WWE as Renee Young, and made history as the first full-time female announcer in over a decade. Her WWE career featured hosting 'Unfiltered with Renee Young' and co-hosting 'Tough Enough.' A milestone was reached when she commentated a full episode of Raw, a first for a woman. Paquette left WWE in 2020 and later joined All Elite Wrestling.
Life Outside the Ring
Renee Paquette's life outside of wrestling includes marrying Jon Moxley in 2017 and welcoming their daughter Nora in 2021. The same year, she also celebrated becoming a U.S. citizen. Paquette's resilience has seen her through professional challenges and led to multiple relocations in pursuit of a familial and welcoming community.
More Than Meets the Mic
Beyond her skills on the microphone, Renee Paquette has hosted a cooking show, appeared in a music video, written a cookbook, and run podcasts like 'Regular Girls' and 'The Sessions.' Online, she contributed to an award-winning web show and is taking strides in sports broadcasting, with plans for a podcast about the Bengals. Her hosting skills were spotlighted on 'Talking Smack' and her relationships such as her friendship with WWE's Becky Lynch, define her off-screen life.