Simone Johnson reflects on WWE departure after a year of contemplation

Simone Johnson, the former WWE NXT General Manager known as Ava, announced her departure from WWE at the end of January. In a recent podcast, she revealed that she had considered leaving for about a year. Johnson expressed her desire for growth and learning outside WWE, stating that she felt her position at the company was limiting. Her experience at WWE included being booed during a storyline involving Cody Rhodes and The Rock, which influenced her perspective on her journey. She emphasized gratitude for her time with WWE but recognized it was time for a change.

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