Kennedy Jr. Reveals His Niece Zoe Hine Signed WWE Contract During Event With Linda McMahon

A surprising WWE announcement came from an unexpected place when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that his niece, Boston College softball player Zoe Hine, has signed with WWE.

The moment happened during a public event where Kennedy was speaking alongside former WWE executive Linda McMahon. While discussing other topics, Kennedy suddenly shifted the conversation and shared the news that his niece had signed a deal to begin training as a professional wrestler. He credited McMahon with playing a role in the opportunity.

“Linda has become a very, very close friend, and my niece, Zoe Hines, recently signed a contract with WWE, which Linda has a lot to do with, to become a wrestler.”

Kennedy added a humorous note about the physical toll that can come with a wrestling career, joking that he hopes the medical professionals in the room might someday help treat her.

“And I'm really looking forward to knowing so many good doctors who can treat her after.”

The unexpected comment appeared to catch McMahon slightly off guard as she stepped up to speak next. She responded with a quick remark acknowledging the unusual transition in topics.

“Not the segue I expected, but then we never know with.”

Zoe Hine currently plays softball at Boston College, and Kennedy’s remarks indicate she is preparing to pursue a career in professional wrestling under the WWE banner. WWE frequently recruits athletes from other sports backgrounds to begin training through its developmental system.

If Hine follows the path of many other former college athletes who transitioned to WWE, she would likely begin her journey through the company’s developmental pipeline before eventually appearing on television.

Kennedy’s reveal adds an interesting political and sports crossover to WWE’s recruiting story, especially given his connection to McMahon and her long history with the company.

What do you think about Zoe Hine signing with WWE and making the jump from college softball to professional wrestling? Do you think athletes from other sports adapt well to WWE? Let us know your thoughts and share your feedback.