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RFK Jr.'s Niece Joins WWE Performance Center
30 Apr
Summary
- Zoe Hines, niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is part of the new WWE class.
- The April 2026 rookie class includes athletes from various college sports.
- Other recruits include a former model and college athletes in lacrosse and volleyball.
WWE has welcomed a new cohort of talent to its Performance Center for the April 2026 rookie class. Among the announced recruits is Zoe Hines, who previously played college softball for Boston College. Hines is also recognized as the niece of prominent figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The incoming class comprises athletes with diverse backgrounds. Garrett Beck, a former lacrosse player for Grand Canyon University, is also part of this group, having previously signed an NIL deal in June 2025. Alyssa Daniele, who had a prior career as a model, participated in WWE tryouts in January 2026.
Rounding out the new class is Nicholas Panicali, a former volleyball player for Sacred Heart University. These four individuals represent the latest wave of talent to begin their professional wrestling journeys at WWE's dedicated training facility, with further details expected to emerge.
