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WWE has released a statement regarding the departure of former NXT General Manager Ava, who is the daughter of The Rock. The statement was provided to Fightful Select following Ava's exit from the company.
WWE's IYO SKY has discussed her friendship and chemistry with Rhea Ripley after their Women's Tag Team Championship victory. IYO SKY opened up about their relationship following the championship win.
Seth Rollins criticized WWE's decision to feature CM Punk as the cover star of WWE 2K26, stating "I never feel like CM Punk is the right choice to be the representative of anything that has to do with this business and this company" during an interview with Gaming Bible. Punk, the current World Heavyweight Champion, was officially announced as the cover star during the Royal Rumble Kickoff Show for the game releasing March 13. Rollins acknowledged the decision wasn't his to make but made clear his disapproval of featuring Punk, who will also narrate this year's Showcase Mode.
According to Fightful Select, former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed with WWE and is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend, fueling speculation about a possible debut in the Men's Royal Rumble match. Before leaving AEW, Hobbs received a strong renewal offer but opted to join WWE instead. He is expected to debut under the working name "Royce Keyes," though that name could still change.
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.
Roman Reigns appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday and made comments criticizing WWE's creative direction. Reigns stated that WWE has become stagnant and claimed "We haven't advanced, we haven't evolved."
WWE NXT General Manager Ava (Simone Johnson), daughter of The Rock, announced her departure from WWE on Friday, stating "It Has Been An Honor & A Privilege."
A current WWE star has announced their departure from the company after choosing not to sign a new contract. Ava, who has served as the NXT General Manager, is leaving WWE.
Ava, the daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has officially left WWE after choosing not to renew her contract. In an Instagram post, she confirmed that her appearance on this past Tuesday's episode of NXT was her final one with the company. Ava made history as the first fourth-generation wrestler in WWE when she signed in February 2020 and later became the youngest General Manager in WWE history at age 22 in January 2024.
WWE has instructed talent to limit social media photos due to concerns about accidentally spoiling Royal Rumble surprises, according to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live. Management told wrestlers to ease up on posting travel and backstage photos after worrying that surprise entrants might be revealed in the background of posts. WWE is also reportedly using staggered travel schedules, private flights, and tight hotel security to prevent leaks ahead of the January 31 event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WWE has booked a match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Tama Tonga for the February 6 SmackDown at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. During this week's SmackDown, Tama Tonga suggested a Shinsuke Sayonara tour, but Nakamura proposed they have their match next week instead.
CM Punk has been announced as the cover star for WWE 2K26, marking his return to the front of the box for the first time since WWE '13. Punk will also narrate the game's Showcase Mode, which will feature pivotal moments from his WWE career including his 2011 pipebomb promo, his 434-day title reign, and his 2023 return. WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, 2026, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.