US EditionThe Rock's Daughter Ava Publishes Polarizing Social Media Post After Leaving WWE
Simone Johnson declined a WWE contract extension despite a pay raise offer, marking a new phase in her career as she leaves her NXT General Manager role and deactivates social media.
- Last week, Ava said she decided not to re-sign and made her final NXT appearance, stating, `Thank you to all who have cheered, watched, and supported me through my journey.`
- As background, Simone Johnson first signed with WWE in early 2020 and began as an in-ring competitor before her January 2024 promotion to NXT General Manager; sources said she declined a pay increase before leaving.
- Following her exit, Johnson posted a markedly different message on X and has since deactivated her account, Bodyslam reported.
- With Ava gone, WWE faces an NXT leadership vacancy as the company has not announced a replacement, while former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler has shown interest.
- Observers say the timing is notable given WWE's ties to the Trump administration, and some within WWE believe Johnson may work with her parents next.
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