Renee Paquette
A Canadian broadcaster who broke the mold in wrestling media, becoming the first woman to call WWE's flagship show as a full-time commentator.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian television personality·Birthday: September 19·Millennials
Biography
Renee Paquette carved a distinct path in the hyper-masculine world of professional wrestling by being herself. Born in Toronto, she cut her teeth as a host and reporter for The Score Television Network, covering sports with a sharp, approachable style. Her move to WWE in 2012 wasn't just a career shift; it was an infiltration. Under the name Renee Young, she became a ubiquitous and refreshing presence, moving seamlessly from backstage interviewer to host of her own talk show, 'Talking Smack.' Her biggest breakthrough came in 2018 when she was promoted to the Raw commentary team, a role no woman had held permanently before. After leaving WWE in 2020, she launched the successful 'Oral Sessions' podcast, continuing to shape the conversation around wrestling with candid interviews. Her impact lies in proving that authenticity and journalistic skill could thrive in sports entertainment, opening doors for a new generation of female voices.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Renee was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Renee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Renee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the first full-time female commentator on WWE's flagship program, Monday Night Raw, in 2018.
- Created and hosted the popular interview series 'Talking Smack' and 'WWE Backstage,' known for their candid conversations.
- Launched the successful 'Oral Sessions' podcast (later renamed 'The Sessions'), which became a major platform for wrestling personalities.
- Served as a main cast member on the E! reality series 'Total Divas' for multiple seasons.
- Successfully transitioned from WWE to All Elite Wrestling as a key interviewer and panelist.
Did You Know?
She is married to professional wrestler Jon Moxley (formerly Dean Ambrose in WWE).
Before her broadcasting career, she worked as a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics.
She authored a cookbook titled 'The Renee Young Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Entertaining.'
She holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.
“I just wanted to be good at my job. I wanted people to take me seriously.”
