Update On Renee Young Potentially Joining AEW

Young is yet to enter discussions with the company, BUT...

by Andy H Murray
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Renee Young spoke out on a number of career-related topics during a recent interview with Jimmy Traina on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, including the prospect of joining All Elite Wrestling in the future.

Now going by her real name, Renee Paquette, the ex-WWE broadcaster revealed that there have been no talks between her and the Tony Khan-helmed promotion.

Paquette corroborated Dave Meltzer's recent report suggesting she has a non-compete clause that runs longer than the standard 90-days handed out to WWE wrestlers and stated that while "there could be a ton of spots I could step in and work and do some stuff [in AEW]", it'll be a while before we see her in a professional capacity again.

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AEW was an easy destination for wrestling fans to point to when news of Paquette's impending WWE departure broke prior to SummerSlam 2020, primarily on account of her husband, Jon Moxley, the reigning World Champion. Still, it's likely that Paquette will have offers far and above what pro-wrestling can muster once her non-compete expires.

It'll be interesting to see what she does next nonetheless, particularly with networks like ESPN expressing interest in her in the past.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.