Jackie Redmond currently serves as both a WWE interviewer and an NHL journalist. She shares a close connection with former WWE personality Renee Paquette, who played a significant role in Redmond’s career. During an episode of “Insight with Chris Van Vleet,” Redmond spoke about how Paquette supported her early on.
Redmond’s career began on “The Draft,” a Canadian reality series seeking a new sports broadcaster for the network The Score. Paquette was a referee on the season Redmond won and was a key figure encouraging her when she felt overlooked. Redmond praised Paquette, calling her “the best” and a genuinely wonderful person they remain friends with.
When Paquette left The Score to join WWE, Redmond took over her role. To help Paquette with the process of obtaining her U.S. visa, Redmond wrote a letter of recommendation for her. Later, after WWE expressed interest in Redmond, he initially declined due to his thriving NHL reporting career. However, after being contacted by Michael Cole—who assured him he could continue his hockey coverage—Redmond joined WWE in 2021 and has since become a regular face in backstage interviews and post-show panels.
Fan Take: This story highlights the tight-knit support network within WWE and the sports broadcasting world, showcasing how relationships and mentorship shape careers behind the scenes. For WWE fans, seeing voices like Redmond’s grow within the company adds fresh perspectives and strengthens the connection between WWE and mainstream sports.
