Simone Johnson, the daughter of WWE legend The Rock, made her WWE debut at a live NXT event on Saturday (July 9). Known as Ava Raine in WWE, the fourth-generation superstar referred to herself as “The Final Girl.” She has also added the same name to her Twitter profile.
Raine had signed with WWE in February 2020 and now looks set for her TV debut soon. Since the live events aren’t televised, it’s a platform for the superstars to get the first taste of performing in front of the audience and get much-needed practice before emulating it on television.
Raine has been on WWE television as a part of the crowd on many occasions. She has also been spotted backstage on one occasion. The Rock’s mother is also a big WWE fan and has been spotted in the crowd on occasions. The Rock’s father, Rocky Johnson, was also a superstar and is in the WWE Hall of Fame.
The Rock comes from a family of superstars and Simone, whose in-ring name is Ava Raine, will have big shoes to fill. Roman Reigns and The Usos are The Rock’s cousins and are Raine’s relatives. The Rock hasn’t been on a WWE show since October 2019 but his cousins are a vital part of the company.
The WWE has teased a WWE debut for Raine and it remains to be seen when she makes it to the television. Since she isn’t using her family’s name, Raine might not be part of a storyline with The Bloodline.
Talking of The Rock, the future WWE Hall of Famer is rumoured to face Reigns at Wrestlemania 39. While nothing is confirmed, the WWE Universe is expecting The People’s Champion to make his return at next year’s event. The Rock’s last in-ring match came against Erick Rowan at Wrestlemania 32.
