Tessa Blanchard Parts Ways With TNA in Major Departure
WHO:
Fox News - Tasha Steelz re-signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard, a professional wrestling star, is the individual involved in the departure.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard is a third-generation pro wrestler, the daughter of Tully Blanchard, the granddaughter of Joe Blanchard, and the stepdaughter of Magnum T.A.
WHAT:
Sportskeeda - Tessa Blanchard's departure from TNA has been confirmed as part of a trend of recent workforce reductions within the organization.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard is expected to address her decision regarding her release on Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s (CMLL) YouTube page in the near future.
Fox News - TNA Wrestling announced a workforce reduction, parting ways with Tommy Dreamer, Tessa Blanchard, and Sami Callihan to streamline operations.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28, 2026, where Ali is expected to defend his TNA International Championship against an opponent yet to be announced.
Fox News - Amazing Red will also make his TNA return at Slammiversary, although his involvement is currently unclear.
Sportskeeda - Tessa Blanchard's release from TNA was confirmed yesterday.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard requested her release from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on Tuesday and it was granted.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is a member of the Order 4 faction with Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler, and Special Agent Zero.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz has held the TNA Knockouts World Championship and the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship twice with Kiera Hogan.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz lost her last match against Jada Stone.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz and Ali won a tag team match at Sacrifice in March against Jada Stone and Trey Miguel.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz received her last TNA Knockouts Championship shot in December 2024 at Final Resolution against Masha Slamovich.
Fox News - TNA Wrestling announced a workforce reduction, parting ways with Tommy Dreamer, Tessa Blanchard, and Sami Callihan to streamline operations.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard is expected to address her decision on Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s (CMLL) YouTube page in the near future as she performs for that company as well.
Fox News - Blanchard recently had been aligned with Victoria Crawford and Myla Moore.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard defeated Jody Threat in a Bunkhouse Brawl.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard's release from TNA was confirmed yesterday.
Fox News - Fightful Select first reported Blanchard’s departure.
Sportskeeda - Tessa Blanchard requested her release from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and it was granted.
Fox News - Blanchard is expected to address her decision on Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s (CMLL) YouTube page in the near future.
Fox News - Blanchard was ranked No. 92 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s ranking last year and reached as high as No. 5 in 2019.
Fox News - Blanchard was with TNA from 2018 to 2020 and re-joined the company in 2024 after stints with Women of Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
Fox News - Blanchard made history as the first woman to win the TNA World Championship and also held the TNA Knockouts Championship.
Fox News - In her last singles match on "Impact," Blanchard defeated Harley Hudson last month.
WHERE:
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard participated in the U.S. vs. Canada Border Brawl in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on May 25, 2025, alongside Victoria Crawford.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard participated in the U.S. vs. Canada Border Brawl in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on May 25, 2025.
WHEN:
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28, 2026.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28, 2026.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tasha Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard's last singles match on "Impact" occurred last month.
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard participated in the U.S. vs. Canada Border Brawl on May 25, 2025.
WHY:
Sportskeeda - The article suggests a trend of departures from TNA in recent weeks, indicating a possible reason for Blanchard's request for release.
HOW:
Fox News - Tessa Blanchard's release from TNA was confirmed after she requested it.
Tessa Blanchard's departure from TNA has been confirmed, marking a significant moment in the organization's recent workforce reductions. She is expected to address her decision regarding her release on Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s YouTube page in the near future. Recently, Tessa participated in the U.S. vs. Canada Border Brawl in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on May 25, 2025, alongside Victoria Crawford.