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Newell, Alize Leave AEW Tapings Over Short Match

Published 16 November 2025

Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize, two independent wrestlers who recently debuted in All Elite Wrestling, left the venue before last week's AEW Collision tapings after objecting to the limited time allotted for their scheduled match, according to multiple reports. The incident, which occurred shortly after their November 1 appearance on the show, has drawn criticism from within the wrestling industry and raised questions about their future opportunities.

Newell, known previously as Tegan Nox during her time in WWE, and Alize were set to face Tay Melo and Anna Jay in a tag team bout. Reports indicated the match was planned for just three minutes, prompting the pair to depart the arena rather than proceed. Their slot was filled by Hyan and Maya World, who competed against Melo and Jay instead. Sources close to the situation clarified that Newell and Alize did not refuse to lose the match but requested more time, believing the shortened duration would not showcase the participants effectively.

In a subsequent Twitch stream, Newell and Alize addressed the matter directly, emphasizing that their decision was made mutually and handled professionally. "We decided as a couple, as wrestlers...

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