WWE Issues Statement on Ava’s Departure Following NXT Exit Announcement

TLDR

Following Ava's announcement that she would not renew her WWE contract, the company issued a statement thanking Simone Garcia Johnson for her work and wishing her well in future endeavors. Ava confirmed on Instagram that this week's episode of WWE NXT was her last appearance with the company, calling the decision difficult but necessary for a new phase in her life. During her WWE tenure, she debuted in NXT in 2022 as part of The Schism and became the youngest General Manager in WWE history by 2024, also introducing the NXT Women's North American Championship at Stand & Deliver.