WWE Issues Statement On Ava’s Departure

On January 30th, Ava announced that she would be departing WWE, deciding not to renew her contract.

She wrote on social media, “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 new turning point in my life. It has been an honor & a privilege to be Ava.”

WWE issued the following statement on her departure:

WWE thanks and applauds Simone Garcia Johnson for her stellar work as Ava and beyond. Her passion, dedication, and impact were felt across the entire NXT and WWE community. We wish her the very best in all future endeavors.

Ava (Simone Johnson) is the daughter of The Rock (Dwayne Johnson). On-screen, she was the NXT general manager, a role she held since January 2024.