Overview
- Simone 'Ava' Johnson announced on Instagram that Tuesday's Jan. 27 NXT episode was her final WWE appearance.
- She confirmed she declined a new deal, ending a six-year run that began with her 2020 Performance Center signing.
- WWE issued a public statement thanking her for her work and wishing her well in future endeavors.
- Johnson is WWE’s first fourth-generation talent and became NXT’s youngest General Manager in 2024 after limited in-ring appearances.
- Her next move has not been disclosed, and NXT has yet to reveal how it will fill the on-screen GM role.