Simone Johnson expresses desire to return to wrestling after NXT tenure

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Simone Johnson expresses desire to return to wrestling after NXT tenure
Summary

Simone Johnson, the former NXT General Manager and daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is considering a return to the wrestling ring. In a recent interview, Johnson revealed that she misses wrestling after a painful period during her last months in her management role. She trained and competed in six matches for NXT in 2023 but left at the start of the year to explore life outside WWE. Johnson noted that while there were several reasons for her departure, her inability to grow in her previous position was a significant factor. She aims to address injuries before making a potential comeback.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Simone Johnson wants to return to wrestling after NXT tenure.
  • She expressed this during an appearance on "What Do You Wanna Talk About?"
  • Johnson cited injuries as a current hurdle to her return.
  • She left NXT to seek growth opportunities outside WWE.
  • During her time at NXT, she competed in six matches.
Latest Updates
  • 7:02 PMWrestling IncFormer WWE Star Simone Johnson Reflects On Whether Her In-Ring Career Is Over
What they're saying
"

Former NXT General Manager Simone Johnson expresses interest in getting back inside the squared circle.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days