The Rock’s Daughter Targeted with Threats Amid Wrestling Return
Dwayne Johnson ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter has recently faced alarming death threats due to her father’s anticipated return to the WWE.
Backlash Erupts Over Dwayne Johnson’s WWE Resurgence
The renowned wrestling icon, now a prominent Hollywood figure, made headlines with his comeback appearance on the latest episode of ‘SmackDown’. However, his potential involvement in a match replacing fan favorite Cody Rhodes against the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at ‘WrestleMania 40’ triggered a wave of strong opposition from the audience.
Simone Johnson’s Distress and Social Media Response
Simone Johnson, who portrays ‘WWE NXT’ authority figure under the stage name Ava, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express her distress. She stated, “Can ya’ll just leave me out of this ffs i’m busy running a SHOW. Death threats over a situation i have nothing to do with … bffr (sic)”. Consequently, Simone has chosen to deactivate her X account in response to the distressing situation.
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Fan Outrage and Discontent
Fans voiced their discontent with The Rock’s potential involvement in WrestleMania, particularly in replacing Cody Rhodes, whom many had become emotionally invested in supporting. The hashtag #WeWantCody dominated discussions on X in the United States over the weekend, showcasing the intensity of fan sentiment. Additionally, during Monday’s episode of ‘Monday Night Raw’, the audience expressed their dissatisfaction by chanting “Rocky sucks” loudly throughout the show.
Clarifications and Media Event
WWE commentator Michael Cole clarified that the match between The Rock and Roman Reigns is not yet officially confirmed. Furthermore, Dwayne Johnson, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns are scheduled to attend a WrestleMania media and fan event in Las Vegas on Thursday, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming event.
Dwayne Johnson’s Recent WWE Involvement
In the previous month, Dwayne Johnson made a significant return to WWE by assuming a pivotal role as a board member for TKO. This move came following TKO’s formation by parent company Endeavor as part of the UFC and WWE merger in September 2023. The agreement also granted Dwayne “full ownership” of his iconic moniker, ‘The Rock’. Expressing his enthusiasm, he stated, “Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle.” He further emphasized his commitment to expanding TKO, WWE, and UFC globally while proudly representing the athletes and performers dedicated to entertaining audiences worldwide.
