Tegan Nox

Biography:

Born Steffanie Newell on November 15, 1994, she adopted the name Tegan Nox in her wrestling career. Nox is a welsh native and her name is inspired by her heritage, with “Tegan” being Welsh for ‘toy’, and “Nox” referring to the night, embodying her tenacious spirit that shines in the face of adversity.

Career History & Evolution:

Tegan Nox’s career has been a testament to her grit and resolve. After missing the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017 due to a torn ACL, Nox, instead of being overwhelmed by adversity, spent ten grueling months recovering and came back stronger for the 2018 tournament, reaching the quarterfinals. However, another unfortunate injury, causing severe damage to her left leg, sidelined her again.
Despite these setbacks, Nox’s willpower remained unbroken. She rallied back into the ring with steely determination, proving that she was not only a top contender but a force to reckon with in the WWE Women’s Division. Her intense rivalries with former best friend Dakota Kai and Candice LeRae only highlighted her strength and resilience.

Biggest Matches & Rivalries:

The most significant matches of Nox’s career have been her intense battles against Dakota Kai and Candice LeRae. These rivalries tested her resolve and gave her a platform to showcase her impressive skills and mental toughness.

Titles Won:

Despite the injuries and setbacks, Nox has been a significant contender in the ring. She is yet to capture a title in WWE, but her consistent performances have placed her in prime position to do so.

Tag Team Partners:

While Nox’s career has mostly been focused on her singles competition, she had teamed up with Shotzi Blackheart on NXT and their tag team was dubbed “Team Kick.”

Family Life:

Tegan Nox is private about her personal life and prefers to let her wrestling do the talking.

Finishing Move:

Nox is well-known for her finishing move, the ‘Shining Wizard’. This knee strike, delivered to an opponent down on one knee, has brought her many victories and given her the nickname “The Girl with the Shiniest Wizard.”

Entrance Music & Attire:

Nox enters the ring to the energetic tune of “Tear the Stars Out” by def rebel, typically dressed in an attire inspired by her favorite superhero, Captain Marvel, complete with a star-emblazoned jacket.
Recently, in a notable development during the 2023 WWE Draft, Nox was drafted to the Raw brand, opening a fresh chapter in her career filled with new opportunities and challenges. Tegan Nox’s journey, highlighted by courage and resilience, makes her an undeniable star in the wrestling universe. Watch out for this shining wizard as she continues to astound with her remarkable skills and indomitable spirit.