Tag: Nixon Newell

Nixon Newell Reveals 2026 Likely Her Final Year as an In-Ring Competitor

Another familiar name from the modern wrestling era is preparing to step away from active competition. Former WWE star Nixon Newell, best known to many fans as Tegan Nox, has confirmed that she’s likely entering the final year of her in-ring wrestling career.

Speaking recently on Casual Conversations with The Classic, Newell explained that this timeline has been on her mind since her WWE release in 2024. At the time, she gave herself a rough two-year window, and with one year already gone, she now sees the end of her full-time wrestling run coming into focus.

According to Newell, the decision isn’t rooted in burnout or frustration with wrestling itself. Instead, her passion has simply shifted. These days, she finds far more fulfillment behind the scenes — producing matches, training talent, and helping others grow within the industry.

Newell has already begun embracing that role. She’s been producing shows alongside Miranda Alize and assisting with training at Evolution Dojo in Houston, experiences she described as genuinely rewarding. Helping others succeed, she said, has always come naturally to her, and that mindset has only grown stronger as her career has progressed.

After spending more than a decade wrestling across the globe — including stints in Japan, Europe, Canada, the UK, and several years inside WWE — Newell feels she’s reached a point where lifting others up means more to her than chasing personal accolades.

Her future plans extend beyond wrestling production as well. Newell is actively studying personal training and massage therapy, with a focus on injury recovery for athletes. That path is deeply personal, given her own well-documented history with major injuries.

During her WWE run, Newell suffered multiple devastating setbacks, including an ACL tear just weeks before the inaugural Mae Young Classic and a horrific injury during the 2018 tournament that saw her fracture her tibia while tearing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. Those experiences, she says, shaped her desire to help others navigate the long and difficult road back from serious injuries.

While she hasn’t completely closed the door on wrestling opportunities that may arise in the next year, Newell made it clear that her priorities have changed. Her focus is now firmly on education, licensing, and building a future centered around coaching, rehabilitation, and mentorship.

Newell’s most recent match took place in December 2025 for Riot Cabaret Pro Wrestling in London. Whether or not fans see her step into the ring again, it’s clear her impact on the wrestling world is far from over — it’s simply entering a new chapter.

Backstage Drama Reportedly Leads to Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize Walking Out of AEW Collision

It looks like things got a little tense behind the scenes at AEW Collision recently. Former WWE Superstar Tegan Nox, now competing under her pre-WWE name Nixon Newell, made her AEW debut on the October 25 episode of Collision alongside her real-life partner Miranda Alize. The duo confronted Anna Jay and Tay Melo (collectively known as TayJay), setting the stage for what looked to be a fun new women’s rivalry.

After teaming up the following week to face Megan Bayne and Marina Shafir, Newell and Alize were scheduled to meet TayJay in tag action on the November 8 edition of Collision. But when the show went live, fans instead saw TayJay take on Maya World and Hyan—a sudden change that immediately sparked speculation online.

According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Newell and Alize actually walked out of the Collision taping less than an hour before showtime. The two were reportedly unhappy with the planned outcome of their match, which would’ve seen them lose to TayJay. Both women later took to social media to offer cryptic comments—Newell reminded fans that “not everything you read is true,” while Alize hinted they’d have more to say soon, sharing fan reactions on X (formerly Twitter).

A follow-up report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select painted a fuller picture. Sources told Fightful that the walkout wasn’t just about losing—it was about how little time the match was given. The segment was reportedly only going to last around three minutes, which didn’t sit well with either woman. Alize was said to be the more outspoken of the two, but Newell also expressed frustration over the situation.

Backstage reaction within AEW was described as “shocked,” with many in the locker room surprised by how things unfolded. Several talents reportedly sympathized with Newell’s struggles since her WWE release, even advocating for her to get opportunities in AEW. Neither she nor Alize had signed contracts with the company, but both had supporters pushing for them to be featured more prominently.

Meanwhile, Maya World and Hyan earned high marks backstage for stepping in at the last minute and delivering under pressure. AEW sources reportedly praised both women for their professionalism and composure in what was clearly a chaotic situation.

At this point, it’s unclear if AEW has future plans for Nixon Newell or Miranda Alize following the walkout—but it’s safe to say their Collision debut didn’t go quite as planned.

Former WWE Star Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) Makes AEW Debut Backstage On Collision

AEW’s growing women’s tag team division got an unexpected boost this weekend as former WWE Superstar Nixon Newell, known to WWE fans as Tegan Nox, made a surprise appearance on the October 25 episode of AEW Collision.

The backstage segment featured Anna Jay and Tay Melo, better known as TayJay, discussing how they’ve been part of AEW’s women’s tag team scene since its earliest days and helped pave the way for the ongoing AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Their nostalgia trip was quickly interrupted by Nixon Newell and “The Lucha Baddie” Miranda Alize, who stepped in to make a statement of their own.

Newell and Alize declared that they’ve been proving themselves as two of the best wrestlers on the independent scene and decided it was time to show what they can do on wrestling’s biggest stage. Melo didn’t take too kindly to the interruption, calling the newcomers “rude,” but added that if they were looking for a fight, TayJay would be more than happy to meet them in the ring.

The segment marked Newell’s first AEW appearance and her first on major U.S. television since her WWE release in November 2024. That was actually her second departure from the company — the first coming in 2021 before a brief return to the NXT and main roster brands. Since leaving WWE, Newell has stayed active across the independent circuit, regaining her footing and teaming frequently with Alize.

As for Miranda Alize, the “Lucha Baddie” is no stranger to AEW fans. She wrestled several matches for the company between 2019 and 2021, including a memorable clash with Awesome Kong on AEW Dynamite. A veteran of the international scene since her 2014 debut, Alize has competed across Mexico, Japan, and the U.S., often facing — and sometimes teaming with — Newell.

With AEW’s women’s tag tournament heating up, it looks like Newell and Alize may be eyeing a spot in the division. If their Collision appearance is any indication, the duo could be the next major addition to AEW’s growing roster of women’s tag teams.