Ava, the General Manager of NXT has left WWE.
Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson, the Rock’s daughter, announced on Instagram that last week’s NXT was her last appearance
“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,” she wrote.
She also wrote on X:
I loved being your mayor. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
— A V A (@avawwe_) January 30, 2026
There was no indication on last week’s NXT that Ava would be leaving the company. Ava did not state if she will continue with wrestling or move onto another career.
WWE itself issued a statement saying: “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.”
Before she became GM, she was a member of the heel faction Schism after training at the Performance Center. Schism wouldn’t last long as The Dyad (Grizzled Young Veterans) left WWE and leader Joe Gacy was called up to the main roster to become a member of the Wyatt Sicks.
Ava had six matches in NXT, lost four of them and only had two singles matches. She defeated Ivy Nile and Ivy Nile beat her.
Ava later became Shawn Michaels’ assistant and was quickly promoted to General Manager. She was NXT’s GM for three years.
