The Rock's daughter deleted a Donald Trump comment made in her first remarks after confirming her WWE departure.
Ava, real name Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson and the youngest child of the WWE legend, had been working on the NXT brand as the General Manager - taking on the position in 2024 following a small amount of matches.
But on Friday, the 24-year-old announced her six-year stint had come to an end. After her contract expired, Johnson elected against renewing her deal and put out a statement where she said the decision to do so was "very difficult".
She wrote: "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."
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However, free from any contract and any type of repercussions for speaking out, Ava, who appeared to post a response to Charlie Kirk's assassination, also took to social media to make a political comment.
She sent a message to Trump and recent activities involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
On X, she said, "and now that i can say this with my full chest, [middle finger emoji] ice and that entire administration".
The post is no longer visible as Ava deleted her X account entirely. Her potential absence was not mentioned on NXT programming but according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, "there was no compelling reason" for the exit.
Meltzer added that the departure, which comes not long after her girlfriend Tatyanna Dumas was cut from the company, was completely "her decision".
WWE Hall of Famer quit role due to Trump
Last month, WWE icon Mick Foley announced he would not be renewing his legends deal in June due to the company's links with Trump.
Foley, who wrestled as Cactus Jack, Mankind and Dude Love and is a Hall of Famer, said Trump's comments about the late Rob Reiner were the "final straw".
In a post on Instagram, Foley blasted the Trump administration for "cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants" and said, "I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy".
He revealed he had "informed WWE talent relations that I would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office" and would not extend his deal when it expires in June.
Topics: The Rock, WWE, Donald Trump
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