In true comeback-kid style, Tegan Nox, now going by her indie name Nixon Newell, has broken her silence on WWE’s latest wave of releases. After parting ways with WWE alongside names like Indi Hartwell and Baron Corbin, Nox wasted no time hinting that her story is far from over. Her message to fans? Buckle up, because she’s about to remind everyone exactly what they’ve been missing.
Taking to social media late Friday, Nox made a bold statement, reassuring fans that although circumstances were “out of her control,” she’s always been “ready.” The post ended with a simple, powerful message: she’s here to make waves. But this wasn’t the only surprise Nox had in store.
Embracing her love for horror, Nox followed up her statement with an edgy image of herself holding a knife alongside the infamous Ghostface, hinting at her return with a new t-shirt design that reads, “Nixon lives on.” In her signature dark style, she captioned the post “90 days”—a nod to her WWE non-compete clause that will keep fans counting down to February.
Fans rallied, with messages of excitement and support filling her feed. Some praised the return of the “Shiniest Wizard,” while others just counted the days until Nox’s comeback to the indie scene—or perhaps to another promotion waiting in the wings.
While WWE remains tight-lipped on the reasons behind Nox’s release, reports suggest the issue may have been “no long-term creative plans.” But as far as Nox is concerned, she’s got plenty of creative plans of her own.