Ava Raine is a WWE star and the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, find out more about her and her recent comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson
Just recently, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot dead during a Turning Point USA event in Utah, sending shockwaves through political and media circles.
Who is WWE wrestler Ava Raine as daughter of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson faces backlash for comments on Charlie Kirk’s death
The Rock’s daughter, Ava, has doubled down on her remarks about the late Charlie Kirk. The NXT GM previously posted on her Instagram story: “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind words when you’re alive.”
Following backlash, Ava responded with… pic.twitter.com/4KnXn8v31W
— Wrestle Ish (@WrestleIsh) September 13, 2025
Ava Raine, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter, faces criticism and threats for recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s death: “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind words while you’re alive.” pic.twitter.com/6al6eRSAjo
— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) September 13, 2025
Just hours after the shooting, Raine reposted a comedian’s tweet on Instagram aimed against Kirk, which quickly went viral and triggered backlash from conservatives.
Ava Raine has since doubled down on her remarks and chosen to stand by her words despite the mounting criticism.
Ava Raine facing backlash for Charlie Kirk Post
Ava Raine recently reposted a tweet by comedian Gianmarco Soresi on her Instagram Story that stated:
“If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind things when you’re alive.”
Although she didn’t name Kirk, many netizens believed that the timing made the reference clear. As a result, netizens started pouring in with backlash and criticism, following which Raine responded with another post:
“And I’ll stand behind this. Be kind, now more than ever.”
Reactions From Netizens
Social media has quickly lit up with reactions from netizens, with one user commenting:
“So The Rock’s daughter is celebrating death now? Shameful.”
Another user defended her, saying:
“She didn’t even mention Kirk. People are reading what they want to.”
One critic added:
“Not everything needs to be said out loud, especially when a man has just been murdered.”
Other users praised her bluntness, with one commenter noting:
“She’s right—kindness matters while we’re alive, not when it’s too late.”
Ava Raine biography
Ava Raine, real name Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson, is a professional WWE wrestler who was born on August 14, 2001, in Davie, Florida. She is the eldest daughter of wrestling legend and Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson and businesswoman Dany Garcia. Ava carries the legacy of her Samoan wrestling family and has made history as WWE’s first fourth-generation wrestler.
@Linda_McMahon @WWE @TripleH Are y'all aware of what Ava Raine wrote about Charlie Kirk's assassination? Not a good look for your company, is it? Secretary McMahon, I wager @realDonaldTrump would also not be happy about this. She should NOT be in your company's employ anymore. pic.twitter.com/bOO1cKjlIB
— Black Sheep (@TBLSheepdog) September 14, 2025
Age and Height
Ava Raine is currently 24 years old and stands at around 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Education
Ava Raine graduated from NSU University School back in 2019 before pursuing professional wrestling training. She went on to join the WWE Performance Center in Florida between 2020 and 2022, where she honed her craft before making her official debut.
Career and Achievements
Ava Raine made her debut in WWE back in 2023 under the ring name “Ava.” She has since risen quickly over the years, quickly becoming the youngest General Manager in NXT history. She was also notably a part of the Schism faction from 2022 to 2023. Beyond wrestling, Ava served as a Golden Globe Ambassador at the 75th Golden Globes in 2018. During her time in WWE, she has so far played a key role in establishing the NXT Women’s North American Championship, which is the first-ever secondary women’s title in the brand.
Ava Raine is quite active on Instagram under the handle @avawwe_, where she shares wrestling updates, personal moments, and brand features. She has a huge following of over 523K followers and 104 posts.
Let’s not forget about this class act, Dwayne Johnson’s daughter, Ava Raine@MostlyPeacefull @catturd2 @libsoftiktok pic.twitter.com/H4njerfURC
— Jordan Luhr (@jordan_luhr) September 14, 2025
