Nixon Newell Discusses Death Threats Following AEW Walkout

Nixon Newell, a former WWE Superstar, reported receiving daily death threats for four months after her controversial walkout from AEW in November 2025. This incident occurred during an episode of Collision when she and her tag team partner, Miranda Alize, left the show due to a disagreement regarding their match duration.

The pair had initially been scheduled to compete against TayJay but walked out after AEW officials denied their request to extend the match beyond three minutes. Newell later expressed that the media misrepresented the situation, leading to widespread criticism and false narratives about their refusal to lose the match.

Newell stated that the backlash from fans contributed to her decision to retire from in-ring competition in 2026, although she clarified that her retirement plan was already in place. She emphasized the emotional toll the situation took on her, recalling past experiences with online harassment.