Ex-WWE Star and Rock's Daughter Slams Trump Administration After Departure

Simone Garcia Johnson, known as Ava in WWE NXT, criticized ICE and the Trump White House in a social media post.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Simone Garcia Johnson, the former WWE NXT wrestler known as Ava and the daughter of pro wrestling legend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, criticized the Trump administration and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a social media post after announcing her departure from WWE on Friday.

Why it matters

Garcia Johnson's criticism of the Trump administration and ICE comes as several current and former WWE stars have expressed support for the former president, highlighting the political divisions within the entertainment company's talent roster.

The details

In her post, Garcia Johnson wrote "(middle finger emoji) ICE and that entire administration." The criticism was her first public statement since leaving WWE, where she had been serving as the general manager of the company's developmental NXT brand and was part of the Schism faction.

  • Garcia Johnson announced her WWE departure on Friday, February 1, 2026.
  • Her critical social media post was made on Sunday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Simone Garcia Johnson

The former WWE NXT wrestler known as Ava and the daughter of pro wrestling legend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

A pro wrestling legend and the father of Simone Garcia Johnson.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States whose administration Garcia Johnson criticized.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that Garcia Johnson criticized in her social media post.

Roman Reigns

A current WWE star who expressed support for President Trump in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“And now that I can say this with my full chest, (middle finger emoji) ICE and that entire administration.”

— Simone Garcia Johnson (X)

“I support our president. Trump is one of those guys where he's got a vast history and a huge background. He's been in entertainment. He's been in big business, politics. At this point, I'm supporting a bright future for our country. Positive and competent leadership. For us to be what we're supposed to be, to be a world leader and carry that respect and do what a world power like us should be doing.”

— Roman Reigns, WWE Star (Vanity Fair)

The takeaway

Garcia Johnson's criticism of the Trump administration and ICE highlights the political divisions within the WWE talent roster, with some stars like Roman Reigns expressing support for the former president while others, like Garcia Johnson, are openly critical of his policies and actions.