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The Rock’s Daughter, Simone Johnson (Ava), Opens up About Why She Left WWE
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AI Story Summary
What happened?
Simone Johnson, known on-screen as Ava and the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has spoken publicly about why she left WWE. Johnson announced in January 2026 that she would not renew her contract; she originally signed with WWE in 2020 and served as NXT General Manager from January 2024 until her departure. The WrestleZone piece reports she opened up about her reasons in an interview published on September 16, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Simone Johnson (Ava) left WWE after choosing not to renew her contract, announced in January 2026.
- She signed with WWE in 2020 and later served as NXT General Manager beginning January 2024.
- She has publicly explained her reasons for leaving; the article covers her comments but does not present new confirmed backstage developments.
- Her departure and subsequent explanations were reported on September 16, 2026.
- She is the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a fact noted in coverage of her exit.
AI Timeline
2020
Simone Johnson signs with WWE.
January 2024
Johnson begins serving as NXT General Manager.
January 2026
She announces she will not renew her WWE contract and exits the company.
September 16, 2026
WrestleZone publishes coverage of Johnson opening up about why she left WWE.
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Sources Covering This Story
WrestleZone
Timeline
Sep 16, 3:36 PM
WrestleZone • WWE
The Rock’s daughter and former NXT General Manager, Simone Johnson (Ava), explains why she left WWE. Simone Johnson announced her exit from WWE in January 2026 after choosing not to renew her contract. She signed with the company in 2020 and was the NXT General Manager from January 2024 until her exit. She was the […] The post The Rock’s Daughter, Simone Johnson (Ava), Opens up About Why She Left WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone.