In very unexpected news, Simone Johnson, known in WWE as Ava and the daughter of The Rock, has departed the company. The fourth-generation wrestler announced this herself on Instagram, revealing that her recent appearance on NXT marked her final one, as she opted not to renew her contract. She described the choice as difficult and a turning point in her life, but did not mention any specific plans.
“This past Tuesday was my last appearance on NXT & subsequently WWE. Thank you to all who have cheered, watched, and supported me through my journey. While my decision to not renew my contract was very difficult, it’s also a new turning point in my life. It has been an honor & a privilege to be Ava.” – Simone Johnson
24-year-old Johnson once appeared to have a promising in-ring wrestling career, having signed with WWE back in 2020. Yet, after just six matches, of which only three were televised, she suddenly stepped away from competing. The speculated reason for this is that her multiple knee surgeries may have limited her ability to perform, which, if true, is very unfortunate. Still, it was thought that she would remain with WWE for many years in alternative roles, given her family connection to the company.
