The Rock’s Daughter, Simone Johnson (Ava), Opens up About Why She Left WWE

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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 latest guest on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast. During the conversation, Johnson opened up about whether leaving WWE was a hard decision