In a bold move that has captured significant attention, Ava Raine, the daughter of WWE icon Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has publicly condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the administration of former President Donald Trump. The professional wrestler made her feelings abundantly clear in a tweet published on Sunday, just two days after announcing her resignation from the World Wrestling Entertainment organisation.
A Defiant Statement Following Departure
It appears that Raine's exit from WWE has empowered her to speak more freely on political matters. Her tweet contained a strongly worded message accompanied by a middle finger emoji directed at the controversial federal agency and the entire Trump administration. "and now that i can say this with my full chest, (middle finger emoji) ice and that entire administration," she wrote, signalling a new chapter of outspoken activism following her professional wrestling career.
A Difficult Decision to Leave WWE
Raine had previously described her choice not to renew her contract with WWE as "very difficult" in a statement posted to her Instagram account on Friday. She expressed gratitude to her supporters while acknowledging this represented a significant turning point in her life. "This past Tuesday was my last appearance on NXT & subsequently WWE. Thank you to all who have cheered, watched, and supported me through my journey," she stated, reflecting on her six-year tenure with the organisation she joined in 2020.
Joining Celebrity Critics of Immigration Enforcement
Raine now joins a growing list of high-profile figures who have used their platforms to criticise immigration enforcement policies. In recent weeks, numerous stars including Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish have spoken out against border patrol agents following violent raids in Minnesota that resulted in two residents being fatally shot. These incidents have sparked nationwide protests and a "national shutdown" initiative where participants refused to make purchases or attend work to send a message to the Trump administration.
Escalating Tensions in Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis has found itself at the centre of Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, with thousands taking to the streets for consecutive weeks in protest. ICE raids escalated to deadly levels last month when two Minneapolis residents, nurse Alex Pretti and mother Renee Good, were shot dead by federal agents during enforcement operations. These events have galvanised opposition and drawn attention to the human cost of aggressive immigration policies.
From Wrestling Ring to Management Success
Before her departure, Raine had established an impressive career within WWE despite following in the formidable footsteps of her famous father. After an injury prevented her from attending New York University, she interpreted this setback as a sign to pursue her wrestling dreams instead. Accepted into WWE in 2020, she made her debut two years later before transitioning from in-ring competition to behind-the-scenes management following the dissolution of her faction, Schism.
Starting as an assistant, Raine rapidly ascended through the ranks to become the youngest General Manager in NXT history at just 22 years old. By 2024, she had created the NXT Women's North American Championship, launching the first-ever secondary women's title in WWE and cementing her legacy as an innovator within the organisation. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter for both Raine and the wrestling world.
