Ava is officially done with WWE—and now the company has spoken out.
Shortly after Ava (real name Simone Garcia Johnson) announced her exit on Instagram, WWE issued a public statement via Fightful Select that gave her props on the way out.
“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.”
Earlier today, Ava took to Instagram to confirm that this week’s episode of WWE NXT was her last with the company. She said the decision not to renew her contract was a tough one but ultimately necessary for a new phase in her life.
“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 a new turning point in my life. It has been an honor & a privilege to be Ava.”
As the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ava signed with WWE in 2020 and made her NXT debut in 2022 as a member of The Schism. By 2024, she became the youngest General Manager in WWE history and introduced the NXT Women’s North American Championship at Stand & Deliver.
Now that her chapter in WWE has officially closed, all eyes are on what she does next. Hollywood? Another wrestling promotion? Or something completely different?
Either way, WWE made sure to give her credit on the way out—and fans everywhere are watching to see where Simone Garcia Johnson shows up next.
Where do you want to see Ava go next? Should she return to the ring, step into acting, or chart her own path away from wrestling? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you think.
