TNA Wrestling’s recent wave of roster departures reportedly continues, as Tessa Blanchard is said to have parted ways with the company.
According to Fightful Select, Blanchard requested and received her release from TNA. As of this writing, TNA has not publicly commented on the report or officially confirmed her departure.
The reported exit brings an end to Blanchard’s second run with the promotion. She originally competed in TNA from 2018 to 2020, establishing herself as one of the company’s top stars during that period. Her accomplishments included reigns as Knockouts Champion and TNA World Heavyweight Champion, making her one of the most decorated performers in company history.
However, her first tenure ended under controversial circumstances. During her championship run, allegations regarding past racist behavior and bullying resurfaced, generating significant backlash. Around the same time, Blanchard was unable to appear for TNA during the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as world champion, ultimately leading to her release from the company.
When she returned to TNA in late 2024, fan reaction was mixed, with some audiences continuing to reference the previous controversy during her appearances.
Before re-signing with TNA, Blanchard had been working extensively for Mexico’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), where she captured the CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Lluvia. Although she initially stepped away from CMLL after returning to TNA, she resumed working for the promotion in 2025 and continued making appearances there while remaining under the TNA banner.
That dual affiliation reportedly became a point of tension behind the scenes. Recent reports indicated that some within TNA were unhappy with Blanchard continuing to work for CMLL, particularly given the complex relationships between WWE, TNA, AAA, AEW, and CMLL.
One match that reportedly drew attention was Blanchard’s bout against Persephone during CMLL’s WrestleMania weekend event in April. Persephone is associated with both CMLL and AEW, and the situation reportedly created frustration among certain decision-makers connected to TNA.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, speculation has emerged that Blanchard may have been forced to choose between continuing her relationship with CMLL or remaining with TNA. If true, the report suggests she opted to continue her work in Mexico.
With Blanchard now reportedly gone, TNA has seen several notable names leave the company in recent weeks, following the reported departures of Myla Grace and former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin.
For now, fans will be waiting to see whether Blanchard addresses the situation publicly and what her next move will be as she continues her career outside of TNA.
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