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Simone Johnson (Ava) blasts ICE and the Trump administration following WWE exit

February 1, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Simone Johnson has issued stark criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration following her departure from WWE.

Ava announces her exit from WWE: “My decision to not renew my contract was very difficult”

January 30, 2026 John Pollock

Ava has announced her exit from WWE.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson speaks about relationship with Simone Johnson, recounts conversation with NFL about XFL

May 9, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Two topics of conversation during Dwayne Johnson’s appearance on The Pivot Podcast were his daughter Simone and the XFL.

Jimmy Uso ready to see NXT’s Ava Raine (Simone Johnson) ‘pop off & represent the bloodline’

October 30, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Jimmy Uso was asked about Ava Raine (Simone Johnson’s) on-screen arrival in WWE NXT and says the door is open for her to join The Bloodline

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Simone Johnson’s big spotlight, CM Punk’s birthday

October 26, 2022 John Pollock

Simone Johnson/Ava Raine debuts on NXT with a big spotlight, CM Punk turns 44, an incredible match from New Japan, Bellator vs. Rizin fights & more.

Ava Raine (Simone Johnson) revealed as a member of The Schism

October 25, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Ava Raine (Simone Johnson), daughter of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes her NXT TV debut as a member of The Schism

Dwayne Johnson comments on daughter’s debut at live events, wrestling again

July 15, 2022 John Pollock

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson commented on his daughter Simone’s recent debut at a set of NXT live events as well as his future in the industry.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ratings for Week 1 of the XFL

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

Ratings for the first week of the XFL, WrestleMania press conference, a note on the Elimination Chamber, updates on The Hardys, Invicta to use open scoring & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Brandi Rhodes speaks on the Nightmare Collective

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

Brandi Rhodes speaks on the Nightmare Collective problems, Naito vs. Hiromu, AEW returning to two markets, Jon Jones speaks on WWE, UFC 247 fallout & more.