Felix Upton on February 4, 2026
Following Ava’s sudden departure from WWE, NXT wasted no time filling the leadership gap—and now, Robert Stone is speaking out for the first time since stepping into the spotlight.
On February 4, 2026, Stone took to Twitter to reflect on his big moment during the February 3 episode of WWE NXT, where Shawn Michaels named him interim General Manager.
“Becoming NXT Interim GM last night was surreal,” Stone wrote. “It is a 24/7 job so now when I am analyzing the #WWEEvolve action tonight w/ @Rosenbergradio I’ll be keeping a close eye on who is next up to be an NXT Superstar.”
Stone’s promotion comes in the wake of Ava’s unexpected WWE exit, which took fans and backstage staff by surprise. She deactivated her X account, started selling her ring gear, and made public comments slamming ICE and Donald Trump. But even with the controversy swirling, WWE moved forward with its storytelling—and Stone is already stepping into his new authority role on-screen.
His tweet signals that he’s not just a placeholder, but actively scouting and shaping NXT’s future talent pipeline—starting immediately with the next WWE Evolve showcase.
Do you think Robert Stone will thrive in his new GM role—or is WWE simply buying time before announcing a permanent replacement? Sound off in the comments.
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