In an interview with CMLL Informa, Tessa Blanchard revealed to fans in Mexico that TNA management gave her an ultimatum of either being their wrestler or CMLL’s. This would see her pick the lucha libre promotion after talking to her legendary father, Tully Blanchard, who noted that Mexico is where she has built her home and that she considers herself “the most Mexican Gringa.” This revelation is likely embarrassing to TNA, which almost certainly believed she would choose them.
“I want to sort things out and set the record straight today. Here, I have a life, and I feel very happy. The U.S. company (TNA) asked me, “Tessa, you need to decide whether you’re a CMLL wrestler or a TNA wrestler.” I took my time to think it over with my dad, whom I trust very much. My life is here. I’m not just another foreigner, I’m the most Mexican Gringa. I have many goals to achieve here, and I already reached the top of the mountain. I won everything over there, but here I have many dreams and goals to pursue. I needed to focus my career and my life here in Mexico, and from this moment on, I’m 100% with CMLL.” – Tessa Blanchard
Tessa exploded onto the CMLL scene in late 2023, winning the prestigious Women’s International Grand Prix that instantly marked her as an international sensation. In August 2024, she teamed with Lluvia to capture the CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Titles, becoming the first American to hold them and solidifying her status as a third-generation powerhouse. By relocating to Mexico City and mastering the language, she has now fully embraced the culture and looks set to wow Arena Mexico crowds for the foreseeable future.
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