WWE star told to ‘do better’ after Charlie Kirk post

WorldPolitics
16 Sep 2025 • 2:11 AM MYT
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  • WWE star Ava Raine, daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is facing significant online backlash for a comment she made following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Charlie Kirk, an ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on 10 September during a Q&A event at Utah Valley University.
  • Raine responded to a social media post about the importance of being kind in life to receive kindness after death, stating, "and I’ll stand behind this. be kind, now more than ever."
  • Her comment on X (formerly Twitter) provoked thousands of responses, with many critics accusing her of disrespecting the deceased, although some users expressed support for her viewpoint.
  • Other public figures, including Chris Pratt and Jimmy Kimmel, also commented on Kirk's death, with Kimmel advocating for unity against gun violence.

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