Ava Recalls Hate Messages From 'We Want Cody' Movement

Ava Recalls Hate Messages From 'We Want Cody' Movement

The ‘We Want Cody’ movement ensured that Cody Rhodes challenged Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, instead of The Rock.  Following reports that WWE didn’t want Rhodes to seek a rematch for Reigns following his loss the previous year, fans reacted in outrage online and at events.  On a recent edition of Rhodes’ “What […]

Simone Johnson Says She Was Told Fans May Boo Her After The Rock Took Cody’s Spot At WrestleMania 40

Simone Johnson, known as WWE’s Ava, reflects the backlash her family received around WrestleMania 40. On February 2, 2024, fans were stunned when Cody Rhodes stepped aside to allow The Rock to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania despite winning that year’s Royal Rumble. This prompted major pushback from the vast majority of WWE fans online,...

Simone Johnson Received Hate From Fans For The Rock's Actions In WWE

Simone Johnson has recalled being hated by fans after her father, , took Cody Rhodes’ spot at WrestleMania 40. In the build-up to WrestleMania 40, won the 2024 Royal Rumble, seemingly setting him on a collision course with then Undisputed WWE Universal Champion . However, weeks before the event, on an episode of SmackDown, Rhodes […]

Simone Johnson Opens Up About Backlash She Received During WWE’s “We Want Cody” Movement

Simone Johnson, formerly known as Ava in WWE, has opened up about the backlash she received during the “We Want Cody” movement ahead of WrestleMania 40. WWE initially appeared to be moving toward The Rock challenging Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 after Cody Rhodes stepped aside on SmackDown. The decision sparked a significant fan backlash, […]