The newest WWE recruit class features Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s niece.
WWE NXT has announced its latest rookie class, which includes Alyssa Daniele, Garrett Beck, Nicholas Panicali, and Zoe Hines.
Hines is the niece of RFK Jr., the incumbent Secretary of Health and Human Services. Her aunt is actress Cheryl Hines. Zoe Hines is a former softball player at Boston University, where she appeared in 36 games with 29 starts during her junior year.
Her signing was personally announced by RFK Jr. last month. During an appearance at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, the health secretary noted that United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon played a role in his niece’s WWE opportunity.
“I now welcome my friend and my colleague, Linda McMahon. Linda has become a very, very close friend and my niece, Zoe Hines, recently signed a contract with WWE, which Linda had a lot to do with, to become a wrestler,” Kennedy said.
Zoe Hines previously took part in WWE tryouts during the SummerSlam weekend in 2025. The tryouts also featured LJ Cleary (Lyra Valkyria’s fiancé), “Big Trouble” Ben Bishop, and Vert Vixen.
“Grateful for the opportunity, the experience, and the people. Honored to represent @wwe at the 2025 SummerSlam Tryout,” Zoe wrote on her Instagram account. Photos from the event also showed Cheryl Hines in attendance, supporting her niece during the tryout.
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