AEW’s Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize walk out before collision match, hit restaurant instead

Nixon Newell (formerly Tegan Nox in WWE) and Miranda Alize made their feelings clear just an hour before AEW Collision went live, walking out of the building after refusing to compete in a scheduled match against Tay Melo and Anna Jay. The duo, who had already lost their AEW debut the week prior, reportedly didn’t want to take another loss without momentum behind them.

Instead of staying quiet, the two were spotted at a local restaurant celebrating. Alize shared the moment on Instagram Story alongside Newell, showing them enjoying drinks, while Newell was seen mid-sip with the caption, “No BETTER way to spend a Saturday.”

Alize also took to Twitter, posting, “Have SOOOO much to say,” and retweeting fans demanding real wins and respect for the team. Newell didn’t comment directly but supported the sentiment by reposting similar tweets.



Originally, Melo and Jay were set to walk away with the victory, but with Newell and Alize refusing to compete, AEW quickly substituted Hyan and Maya World for the match.

Neither wrestler currently holds an AEW contract. Newell, released from WWE on November 1, 2024, described her post-WWE run as a “nightmare” due to lack of bookings, while Alize, who previously had a steady role in Ring of Honor during the Sinclair era, is also pursuing opportunities with major promotions.

Alize was said to be the more outspoken of the two during the dispute, and she later doubled down online. Newell has not issued her own statement but has retweeted the same posts as Alize.

Regarding the reaction within the AEW locker room, tpww reported that several talents who know and like both women expressed their dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.