The former Tegan Nox, Nixon Newell, is speaking out against the "injury-prone" label that some have applied to her and is announcing to the world that she's ready for an opportunity to show what she's capable of.
In a video on social media, Nixon Newell addressed the challenges she has faced, recalling times when she felt empowered to speak up but was later perceived as difficult. She also discussed managing injuries, noting that some people struggle to power through a minor injury, such as a broken nail.
Now, she's ready for the next chapter.
"Oh, hey, there. It's me, your favorite 'injury-prone wrestler,' or at least that's what you guys say, right? I mean, I see the comments that you say online, so if we're gonna say stuff, let's start to get creative with it, because at this point, the jokes run dry. It's old, but news flash: some of your favorites have been hurt way more than I have. I wrestled an entire match with a broken leg and a busted knee, and others can't even wrestle with a broken nail. So sad.
"Look, wrestling has been my life for 14 years, eight of them in the big leagues, where I was busting my ass day after day, jumped through hoop after hoop just for another one to be put in front of me, I was playing a game that I couldn't win. Look, you're empowered to speak up, but when you do, you're considered unprofessional and difficult. So, tell me, how is that fair? I sat for hours and hours in catering, stood outside doors day after day, just to be told, 'It's not the right time.' But I'm done waiting. I'm telling you that now is the right time. So consider this me knocking. Give me an opportunity."
The booking email address Nixon provided indicates that she is represented by Paragon Talent Agency, which manages several professional wrestlers. Former WWE Superstar Mojo Rawley co-founded the agency.
WWE released Nixon Newell in November 2024. She recently competed in her first singles match since her departure from WWE in March. Learn more about that here.
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