Fightful Select reports TNA Wrestling officials disputed Tessa Blanchard’s claims regarding her contract status, confirming she signed a full-time deal with the company. The reports surfaced following Blanchard’s return at Final Resolution 2024.
TNA sources indicated Blanchard’s involvement in creative plans, including a scheduled match against Jordynne Grace at Genesis on January 19. Prior to her TNA return, Blanchard competed in Mexico, primarily with CMLL, where she captured the CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Championship with Lluvia in August 2024. She later vacated the titles before departing for TNA.
Sources indicate WWE’s interest factored into TNA’s decision to bring Blanchard back to the United States. The recently announced WWE-TNA partnership could create opportunities for potential crossover appearances.
Tessa Blanchard Addresses Return and Past Controversies
Blanchard discussed her TNA return during an interview with Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, addressing locker room reactions and past allegations.
I think a lot of people—you could tell them the sky is green, and they would believe it. There are so many stories out there that I read, and I think, ‘This came out of left field. I don’t even know where they cooked this up.’ Some stories might have about 20% truth to them, while others get completely twisted into a game of ‘telegram, telephone, telegram, Tele-wrestler.’
Blanchard revealed her three-year hiatus from professional wrestling included removing herself from social media platforms due to messages affecting her family members.
