The controversy surrounding Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize seems far from over. It all started when both wrestlers refused to compete in the latest episode of AEW Collision after being informed that their match would last only three minutes. Newell and Alize quickly requested more time, as they believed that three minutes were not enough to develop a good story in the ring.
All Elite Wrestling refused to grant their wish, arguing that the program's script was already finalized. This led Newell and Alize to leave the venue an hour before the show started, forcing the company to find two replacements, with Maya World and Hyan filling the gap left by their colleagues.
Since then, many voices within AEW have reacted to the case, with most of them emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, no matter how small they may seem. This is a stance shared by Dustin Rhodes, one of the company's most veteran wrestlers, who did not hesitate to criticize Newell and Alize for their attitude last weekend.
"When you have the opportunity to perform on television, you say yes! You do exactly what the company wants. AND WITH A GREAT ATTITUDE. Otherwise, good luck in your future projects," Rhodes wrote on his X/Twitter account.
The media storm that arose from this case has led the protagonists to offer their own version of events. Newell stated that the information from that night had been distorted and that her relationship with AEW remains good. Additionally, she denounced the harassment she has faced since then, even receiving death threats.
Regardless of what happened that night, the truth is that a large part of their professional colleagues do not agree with the wrestlers' attitude, as they wasted an opportunity that many women on the roster would have accepted without hesitation. It remains to be seen if Newell and Nixon will have another chance in Tony Khan's company after this episode.
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