Renee Paquette has shared the heartbreaking news that Blue, the beloved dog she shared with husband Jon Moxley, has passed away.
Paquette posted the emotional update on Tuesday, November 10, revealing that Blue died after nearly 11 years as part of the family. Her message remembered him not simply as a pet, but as a constant presence through major moments in the lives of Paquette and Moxley, including their marriage and the arrival of their daughter, Nora.
“The worst part about having the best dog in the world, is saying goodbye to him,” Paquette wrote. “Sadly we lost Blue last night. After nearly 11 years of loving him so very much, he’s crossed over the rainbow bridge.”
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Blue had been with Paquette and Moxley since before their wedding. Paquette explained that they brought him into their lives one year before they were married, and that he was one of only two attendees at their wedding. In her remembrance, she described the dog as a fixture in their home and an important companion throughout their life together.
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Paquette said Blue remained energetic and full of personality through his final day, admitting that she had hoped he might somehow stay with them forever because of the spirit he continued to show.
“Unfortunately with pets, we know this day will eventually happen. But he was such a superhero I really believed he could just go on forever. He was spry and full of piss and vinegar until his very last day.”
A Family Companion Through Major Milestones
For Paquette and Moxley, Blue was present long before their family expanded. Paquette’s tribute made clear that his role went far beyond being a familiar face around the house. She called him their “shadow in every room” and described him as her “soul dog,” words that capture the deep connection many pet owners recognize but often struggle to put into words.
Blue also formed an immediate bond with Nora. Paquette wrote that he was “the best boy to Nora from the moment we brought her home from the hospital,” underscoring the place he held in the family as their daughter grew up.
While Moxley is known to wrestling audiences for his intensity and uncompromising presence in the ring, Paquette’s message also offered a warm glimpse at a quieter part of their lives together. She noted that Blue loved receiving affection from her and “LOVED to wrestle with Jon.” Those small details gave Paquette’s goodbye a particularly personal quality, centered on the everyday habits and routines that become irreplaceable after a loss.
She also reflected on the uniquely memorable traits that made Blue unmistakably himself. Paquette said she will think of him whenever she hears thunderstorms or sees windshield wipers on television. She remembered his “turkey gobble bark,” his way of aggressively offering a paw when he wanted snacks, and even the “rotten, room clearing farts” that were evidently part of Blue’s larger-than-life personality.
Those recollections are painful reminders of what the family has lost, but they also paint a vivid picture of a dog who was cherished, comfortable, and fully woven into the rhythm of the household.
Paquette Says Blue Knew He Was Loved
In the most emotional part of her message, Paquette wrote that the family has been left with “a giant Blue shaped hole” in their lives. She also expressed gratitude that they were able to be with him at the end and say goodbye.
“But I have some peace knowing that he knew he was loved,” Paquette wrote. “I’m glad we were with him and we all got to say our goodbyes. Hope you visit me in my dreams, big boy.”
Paquette closed her tribute by addressing Blue directly: “We love you forever, Blueberry J. Good.”
The message has resonated because it speaks to an experience shared by countless people, including those throughout the wrestling community. The loss of a pet is often the loss of a companion who has witnessed years of private life: celebrations, difficult days, moves, career changes, family milestones, and all of the ordinary moments in between. Paquette’s tribute focused on exactly that kind of enduring presence.
There was no attempt to reduce Blue’s life to a brief announcement. Instead, Paquette made room for grief, humor, gratitude, and the details that kept him close to the people who loved him. Her post showed the pain of saying goodbye while also honoring nearly 11 years of memories.
Blue’s Place In Paquette And Moxley’s Home
Paquette and Moxley have generally kept their most personal family moments separate from the demands and unpredictability of the wrestling business. Still, Blue had occasionally been part of the broader picture fans saw of their home life, and Paquette’s remembrance explains why he meant so much.
He was there before the couple married. He was part of their wedding day. He was there when they welcomed Nora home from the hospital. He was, in Paquette’s words, in every room with them.
That timeline makes the loss especially significant. Blue was not merely a recent addition to the family or a distant childhood memory. He accompanied Paquette and Moxley through the foundational years of their marriage and parenthood. As Paquette’s post makes clear, the home they have known for almost 11 years will now feel different in countless small ways.
Her mention of thunderstorms, windshield wipers, snacks, barking, and play wrestling illustrates how grief can attach itself to ordinary things. Those reminders may be difficult now, but they are also evidence of the affection and happiness Blue brought into their lives. The memories are inseparable from the sadness, and Paquette’s words embraced both.
Moxley continues to be one of AEW’s defining figures, while Paquette remains a prominent on-screen personality and interviewer. Yet the wrestling careers and public roles attached to their names were not the focus of this announcement. This was a family sharing the loss of someone they loved deeply.
At a time when Paquette, Moxley, and Nora are grieving, the wrestling world can recognize Blue for what he was to them: a beloved companion, a wedding guest, a protective presence for their daughter, and a source of comfort and laughter for nearly 11 years.
Everyone at SmackDownOnYou extends sincere condolences to Renee Paquette, Jon Moxley, Nora, and all who loved Blue.
Darryl Polo
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