Insight with Chris Van Vliet Jackie Redmond On Joining WWE, Backstage Interviews, CM Punk, Triple H, The Rock, WrestleMania
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Jan 15, 2026 Jackie Redmond, a dynamic broadcaster and interviewer with WWE, shares how a surprise call from Michael Cole launched her career in wrestling. She recounts her early love for wrestling, including the Hardy Boys and The Rock's influence. Jackie details the pressure of live segments and her backstage experiences during WrestleMania 40, especially the unexpected moment with The Rock. Offering career advice, she emphasizes authenticity and resilience in the face of setbacks while humorously declaring her reluctance to step into the ring but welcoming the drama within her role.
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First WWE Coverage On 'Aftermath'
- Jackie first covered WWE on a Canadian show called Aftermath when Renee Paquette left the role.
- That opportunity was her early on-air hosting experience and intro back into wrestling coverage.
Reality Show Launched Her Career
- Jackie won a reality show called Gillette Draft: The Search For Canada's Next Sportscaster which launched her TV career.
- She used that break to prove she's more than a "contest winner" and built a sustainable broadcasting career.
Friendship With CM Punk Began Through Hockey
- Jackie knew CM Punk from hockey and reconnected when he returned to WWE, quickly becoming friendly.
- Their texts are playful and Punk often ribs her about being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.