Ava Raine, daughter of wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and WWE NXT’s general manager, has found herself at the center of a social media firestorm following her controversial comments about the recent death of political commentator Charlie Kirk.
The controversy erupted after Kirk was shot at an event in Utah last week, prompting widespread mourning from political figures and supporters. President Trump took to social media to honor the fallen commentator, stating: “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”
While many public figures offered condolences, Raine chose a different path, posting what many perceived as an unsympathetic response to Kirk’s passing. She shared a post with the message: “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind words while you’re alive.”
The post immediately sparked intense backlash across social media platforms, with critics arguing that her timing was inappropriate regardless of any personal feelings about Kirk’s political positions. Rather than backing down from the controversy, Raine appeared to reinforce her stance, further inflaming tensions online.
Now, wrestling fans and social media users are directing their anger toward Raine’s employer, with many calling for WWE to terminate her position. Raine’s status as both a WWE executive and the daughter of one of the company’s biggest stars adds additional complexity to any potential disciplinary decisions.
