Former Impact World Champion Tessa Blanchard Returns To TNA WRESTLING

Tessa Blanchard returns.

TONIGHT at 8/7c on @AXSTV, TNA+ and @Sportsnet 360 in Canada!

After her shocking return at #TNAFinalResolution, Tessa Blanchard promises to shake up #TNAiMPACT! pic.twitter.com/mLc3OZEoWY

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 2, 2025

In 2020, Tessa Blanchard was on top of the world. She was the first woman to be the Impact World Champion. And many saw a future of the second generation star main eventing WrestleMania someday. However, that all came crashing down when Blanchard was stripped of the belt and fired from Impact.

Tessa was essentially blacklisted from the business due to the allegations that ruined her name. Many thought the former Impact World Champion was done in TNA, until she made her shocking return at Final Resolution. Blanchard attacked Jordynne Grace, making a huge statement reclaiming her spot as the top star in TNA Wrestling.

Now, Tessa Blanchard returns to explain her actions. Why is Tessa targeting Jordynne Grace? And what’s her goal now that she’s back in TNA Wrestling. 

Thursday at 8/7c on @AXSTV, TNA+ and @Sportsnet! @mashaslamovich, @JordynneGrace, @DaniLuna_pro and @JodyThreat battle @WeAreRosemary, @RealTSteelz and @Ashamae_Sebera and @Heathereckless in a huge 8-Knockout Tag Team match! @IamGeorgeIceman #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/pFrOFpKfm2

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 30, 2024

Speaking of Jordynne Grace, she will be in action as the former Knockouts Champion will team with Masha Slamovich and Spitfire (Jody Threat, and Dani Luna) to take on Rosemary, Tasha Steelz, Ash By Elegance andHeather By Elegance in an eight-Knockouts tag team match. 

With Tessa Blanchard being in the same building as Grace, will she be able to maintain her cool and lead her team to victory? Or will Jordynne Grace be the reason that her team fails to pick up a huge win?

Thursday at 8/7c on @AXSTV, TNA+ and @Sportsnet!@joehendry kicks off 2025! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/3igY4WIf7d

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 31, 2024

Also, Joe Hendry will kick off the show about his upcoming TNA World title match against Nic Nemeth at Genesis. Hendry had a hot 2024, but the one thing that he wanted the most elluded his grasp - the TNA World title. Hendry has a clear head going into his well earned rematch, but there’s still some pressure for the 36-year-old to live up to what many people expect of him. Joe Hendry will share his thoughts about the goals he wants to accomplish in TNA. 

Expect TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth, Mike Santana, Rhino, Ace Austin, Kushida, and Ryan Nemeth on the card as well. Check out the line-up for TNA Wrestling tonight:

• Masha Slamovich, Jordynne Grace, Jody Threat, and Dani Luna vs. Rosemary, Tasha Steelz, Ash By Elegance, Heather By Elegance in an eight-Knockouts tag
• Kushida vs. Ace Austin
• Rhino vs. Ryan Nemeth