A scripted rivalry on WWE's NXT brand has spilled over into a very real social media storm after star Blake Monroe launched a scathing personal attack on fellow performer Ava, the daughter of Hollywood icon Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
The Explosive Tweet That Lit the Fuse
Monroe, a 27-year-old wrestler from London, directly targeted Ava, NXT's on-screen General Manager, on the platform X. The outburst came after a heated confrontation on Tuesday's NXT episode, where Ava, 24, has barred Monroe from competing for the NXT Women's North American Championship.
After Ava told her to "piss off" online, Monroe fired back with a now-deleted post that read: 'Don't make me call daddy you power tripping nepo baby b***h.' The incendiary comment, referencing Ava's famous father, quickly went viral among wrestling fans before being quietly removed hours later.
Ava Johnson: From Wrestler to Youngest-Ever NXT GM
Ava, whose real name is Simone Johnson, first appeared on NXT as an in-ring competitor in 2022 but failed to gain significant traction. Despite this, in 2023, at just 22 years old, she was appointed as the brand's General Manager, making her the youngest in the show's history.
This promotion coincided with her father joining the board of directors of WWE's parent company, TKO. While The Rock has publicly insisted he never helped his daughter's career, stating she wanted to "carve her own path," many fans have long labelled her advancement as a classic case of nepotism.
The backlash online was swift following Monroe's tweet. "Shame she deleted the tweet, she cooked her perfectly!" one fan wrote. Another added, "Saying what we’re all thinking," while a third commented, "Well she's not wrong. Ava should have been fired a looooooooong time ago."
Contrasting Careers: Monroe's Grind vs. Perceived Privilege
The feud highlights a stark contrast in the two performers' paths to NXT. Blake Monroe built an impressive resume on the UK independent circuit and in Japan's Stardom promotion before becoming AEW Women's World Champion in 2023. ESPN and Pro Wrestling Illustrated both ranked her among the top stars in women's wrestling last year before she signed with NXT and won the North American title.
In comparison, Ava's wrestling career has been far less prominent, with her high-profile managerial role attracting consistent criticism from a section of the audience who believe her family name secured her position.
While WWE stars often extend scripted storylines onto social media to engage fans, Monroe's decision to invoke Ava's family ties is seen by many as crossing an unspoken line, blurring the boundaries between fiction and a sensitive real-world debate about privilege in the entertainment industry.
