Reason Behind Ava’s WWE Departure Revealed

TLDR

Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that Ava's WWE departure was entirely her decision, with multiple sources confirming she simply didn't want to continue wrestling and faced no outside pressure from the company. Meltzer explained that Ava's parents own a studio where she will likely work, and noted that while some have speculated her girlfriend Tatyanna Dumas' reported WWE release may have influenced the decision, that connection remains unclear. Ava announced her exit on January 30, 2026, with her final WWE appearance being the January 27 episode of NXT, and WWE has since moved her profile to the alumni section of their website.