Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reveals meaning behind daughter’s Ava Raine WWE name

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has weighed in on his daughter Simone’s WWE debut – and her new wrestling name.The 20-year-old NXT star – who recently made history by becoming the company’s first ever fourth generation wrestler – made her debut as Ava Raine earlier this month.The former world champion turned Hollywood megastar has addressed his daughter’s first appearance, and explained what factors go into choosing a new moniker.Speaking to Kerry Washington on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he said: ‘It comes from all different areas.

It’s probably a mix of what she wanted to do, what she wanted to be called. Ultimately, what the powers that be want her to be called as well.‘She’s the first fourth generation of pro wrestler in WWE.

I always like to say that Ava Raine could mean a lot of things, but in my mind, it means she’s going to lay the SmackDown on candy asses!’Naturally, Dwayne has seen the footage of Ava’s big moment, he was proud of her promo work – particularly as he knows all too well the pressure of being out there.Footage of Ava Raineâs debut promo at a #WWENXT live event has finally made its way online.

She sounded great! Very confident! The full show is on â718KipKilaâ YouTube page pic.twitter.com/bfzoSOzXPcHe added: ‘She made her debut in WWE, their smaller federation, NXT.