A touching moment unfolded in WWE as Ava, The Rock’s daughter and NXT’s on-screen General Manager, bid farewell to Kiana James following her move to RAW.
Kiana had been a fixture on NXT for two years before being drafted to the RAW brand during the 2024 WWE Draft.
WWE recently shared a heartfelt video capturing Ava’s emotional goodbye to Kiana James, where she expressed her gratitude and friendship, saying,
“I’m honored to give you this as a co-worker, a superstar, and as my friend. I will miss you dearly but that’s where you belong and I think you know that.”
The Rock’s Response to Fan Backlash and Threats Against Ava
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Earlier this year, The Rock found himself addressing fan backlash and threats aimed at Ava after a controversial storyline involving Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL. When discussing the situation on The Pat McAfee Show, The Rock acknowledged the challenges his daughter faced, stating,
“She’s feeling it too [the fan backlash]… Oh yeah, Cody’s gotta finish his story… By the way, she’s also got death threats. It’s crazy… C’mon guys, we’re all in this thing, and by the way, what happens in the middle of the ring and on these storylines, don’t forget that, again inside baseball, outside the ring, we all talk. We all can figure this thing out while working together.”
Simone’s Role as NXT General Manager and Wrestler
Simone (Ava) has been making waves as the NXT General Manager at just 22 years old.
Balancing her role as an on-screen authority figure with aspirations in the ring, she last competed in August 2023, facing Ivy Nile in a losing effort. Ava’s journey promises a bright future in both leadership and wrestling within WWE.