• WWE May Be Pressured Into Pushing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Niece After Recent Tryout
WWE maintains a strong relationship with the U.S. government. Earlier this summer, Triple H visited the White House for the relaunch of the Presidential Fitness Test, and more recently, he returned with his wife, Stephanie McMahon, and mother-in-law, Linda McMahon, to attend the signing of an executive order focused on using artificial intelligence in pediatric cancer research.
That connection could extend even further into WWE’s talent pipeline. Zoe Hines, a softball player for the French national team and the niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., received a tryout with WWE during the SummerSlam 2025 weekend.
Kennedy currently serves as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Zoe is the daughter of Rebecca Hines, who is the sister of Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, making Zoe his niece by marriage.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Zoe Hines and her mother were backstage at the Clash In Paris premium live event back in August. There is said to be a feeling backstage that if Hines chooses to pursue a pro wrestling career, WWE could face external pressure to give her a significant push, given her connection to one of the most recognizable political families in the United States.
WWE has not confirmed if the company plans to sign Zoe Hines yet.
• Asuka Responds To Goldberg Taking A Shot At Her
Goldberg’s legendary undefeated streak in WCW ended at 173–0, a record that stood for years until Asuka surpassed it after joining WWE. The Empress of Tomorrow remained unbeaten for 914 days, much longer than the WWE Hall of Famer.
Goldberg recently referred to Asuka as “some girl” and claimed that WWE intentionally booked her to break his record. He believes the decision was made as payback for his time in WCW as he was an important player for the promotion in the Monday Night Wars against the WWF.
Here’s what the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion said on Real Talk with Mike Burke:
“Some girl at WWE. They did it on purpose. I have nothing against the girl, by any means, but yeah.
I was part of WCW when we were kicking their a$$ in the Monday Night Wars. I didn’t know what was going on at the time, I was just on one of the sides. Now, one side dissolves and the other one consumes everything, so they can treat everyone and everything the way they want.
I think there is always going to be the bird in their a$$ that I was part of a company where I was the champion in a very short period of time and we were beating them in the ratings.”
Asuka took to X today to respond to the WCW Legend’s comments and stated that she’s not really bothered about them.
“Goldberg’s comments about me are all over the news right now. But honestly, I’m not bothered by it at all. What he said came from his own perspective, and that’s fine. So there’s really no need to make such a big deal out of it.
Listen to my philosophy.
It’s not about what I accomplish. It’s about what I try to create. Philosophy and vision, that’s where the real value is. I don’t find meaning in anything without beauty. I’ve achieved every record, every title, but those are just milestones.
What really matters is opening a new era. Creating the moment that separates Before Asuka and After Asuka. Having the power to change an era. That’s where true value and beauty exist.
I don’t chase records or championships. They’re the ones that come to me. There’s not enough art in this world.”
Goldberg retired earlier this year after losing to Gunther in a World Heavyweight Championship match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12.
Asuka is currently involved in a feud with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.
