Dwayne Johnson’s daughter Simone makes WWE debut as Ava Raine
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter Simone, 21, makes WWE debut as Ava Raine after her wrestling career was postponed for two years due to injury
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter Simone has made her official WWE debut as Ava Raine.
The 21-year-old made history when she appeared on WWE NXT and became the company’s first-ever fourth-generation artist.
Little did fans know that she is the mysterious masked woman who has been appearing in NXT for a while as part of the four-piece group Schism.
She’s here! Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter Simone, 21, made her WWE debut on NXT as Ava Raine on Wednesday after her wrestling career was postponed for two years due to injury
Historically: Her father Dwayne, (pictured) grandfather Rocky Johnson and great-grandfather ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia have all been influential figures in the wrestling world
On Wednesday’s episode of NXT, the mask was lifted and Ava Raine revealed herself on the show for the first time.
Ava said on the show, “The love and acceptance the Schism has given me defies all preconceptions about who I should be. This family completes me. I’m Ava Raine.’
Her father Dwayne, grandfather Rocky Johnson and great-grandfather ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia have all been influential figures in the wrestling world.
Hidden identity: Little did fans know that she is actually the mysterious masked woman who has been appearing in NXT for a while in the four-piece group Schism
Announcement: Ava said, “The love and acceptance the Schism has given me defies all preconceptions about who I should be. This family completes me. I’m Ava Raine’
NXT boss Shawn Michaels had teased that Simone was almost ready for her debut.
He previously said: Subway: ‘Maybe by the end of the year. But definitely 2023 and certainly in the future. [She’s] very close.’
In May, Simone took to her social media platforms to announce her new professional wrestling name after signing with WWE two years ago.
Her debut was delayed due to a few injuries that ultimately required surgery and the rehab that followed.
More to follow: In May, Simone took to her social media platforms to announce her new professional wrestling name after signing with WWE two years ago
Tough times: Her debut was delayed due to a few injuries that eventually required surgery and the rehabilitation that followed
“First of all, what an honor that my daughter wants to follow in my footsteps, but more importantly, following in my footsteps sounds cliché, but she actually wants to create her own path and jobs, which is so important,” Dwayne said of daughter after her deal was signed in February 2020.
When she made the announcement, Simone took to Instagram and posted a photo of herself wearing a gray WWE t-shirt, flashing a proud smile.
To the little girl who fell in love with wrestling and said, ‘This will be my life someday,’ this is for you. I am humble, grateful and ready to work. Let’s do this. @wwe @wwenxt,” she captioned the post.
Simone is the first child of Dwayne and the only child of Dany Gracia, a producer and founder of The Gracia Companies.
The Rock also has two other daughters – six-year-old Jasmine and four-year-old Tiana – who he shares with his wife Lauren Hashian.
Family Business: Simone revealed that she knew from an early age that she wanted to become a professional wrestler; she is pictured with her father in July 2018
Family: Dwayne pictured with Simone’s mother Dany Garcia on March 6, 2004 in Hollywood
Family Man: Along with Simone, The Rock also has two young daughters – Jasmine, six, and Tiana, four – who he shares with his wife, Lauren Hashian; they are seen in June 2006
Lifelong dream realized: The eldest of Dwayne Johnson’s three daughters announced she had signed a deal with the WWE in February 2020, but injuries delayed her debut