The WWE roster is constantly going through changes and a number of wrestlers parted ways with the company last year. Back in November it was reported that Tegan Nox had been released from the company, and the former WWE star recently confirmed that she’s now a free agent. Tegan Nox will be using the name Nixon Newell moving forward and her first post-WWE match has been confirmed.
Today it was announced that Nixon Newell will be facing off against Dani Luna at Attack! Pro Wrestling’s C’est La Vie event on May 18th in Penarth, South Wales.
The full announcement from Attack! Pro Wrestling reads as follows:
Ex-WWE star Nixon Newell to face Dani Luna in first announced independent date
“Former WWE superstar Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) isn’t wasting any time since becoming a free agent earlier this week, with her UK independent return date already announced.”
“The Girl With The Shiniest Wizard will face TNA Wrestling Tag Team Champion, Dani Luna for the first time ever on Sunday May 18th in Penarth, Wales at ATTACK! Pro Wrestling’s upcoming C’est La Vie show.”
“The homecoming match is Newell’s first announced appearance on the UK independent scene in 8 years since signing with WWE in 2017. Prior to signing with WWE, Newell was a multi-time champion in ATTACK! Pro Wrestling Including 24/7 champion and tag team champion with former WWE/TNA star, and Luna’s SUBCULTURE stablemate, Mark Andrews.“
Stay tuned for more updates on Nixon Newell’s status as they become available.