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Ava (Simone Johnson) Exits WWE After Final NXT Appearance

The move caps a six-year rise to NXT’s general manager.

Overview

  • Johnson announced on Instagram that she chose not to renew her contract and that Tuesday’s NXT was her last WWE appearance.
  • WWE issued a statement thanking her for her work as Ava and wishing her well in future endeavors.
  • She signed in 2020, debuted on TV in 2022 with The Schism, and was elevated to NXT general manager in early 2024.
  • She is WWE’s first fourth‑generation signee and the eldest daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
  • Her next step has not been disclosed, and NXT will now address the on‑air authority vacancy she leaves behind.