On the heels of the biggest match of her career, Tessa Blanchard is facing serious accusations about her character.
While there have been rumors over the years that her attitude prevented her from signing with WWE, a recent tweet from the No. 1 contender for the Impact Wrestling World Title has opened up the door for a firestorm.
It all started when Blanchard tweeted: “Hey women, try supporting one another. Cool things happen.”
https://twitter.com/Tess_Blanchard/status/1216038823932649473
Former Impact star Allysin Kay, who is now with the NWA, replied that Blanchard “spat in a black woman’s face” and called her the N-word in Japan.
Remember when you spat in a black woman’s face and called her the N-word in Japan? Was that you “supporting women“? The AUDACITY of this tweet https://t.co/P49uNWsqIH
— Allysin Kay (@TheAllysinKay) January 11, 2020
The reason I’ve never said anything until now is because it wasn’t my story to tell. I made it clear to La Rosa that I had her back, and today was the day she gave me permission. You can’t force someone to come forward, but you can be there for them. THAT is “supporting women”.
— Allysin Kay (@TheAllysinKay) January 11, 2020
WWE NXT star Chelsea Green chimed in with her own accusations: “You’ve consistently put down, bullied, and belittled countless female coworkers, including me. Is that support?”
You’ve consistently put down, bullied, and belittled countless female coworkers, including me. Is that support? https://t.co/MrOOksiijk
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) January 11, 2020
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) January 11, 2020
Casey Michaels of Squared Circle Sirens accused Blanchard of bullying Renee Michelle at an independent show. Most fans know Renee Michelle from her appearances on WWE Monday Night Raw alongside her husband Drake Maverick.
https://twitter.com/ifyouseekcasey/status/1216069508743360512
Blanchard responded to Chelsea Green’s tweet with this: “I’ve never been anything but kind to u. I’ve dealt with mean girls since I started..not saying I’m a saint, hell I’ve had my ups&downs & I’ve made silly decisions…Such is life. u have ZERO merit in your comments..Instead putting me down here for a little clout…you’ve got my #!”
She also tweeted the following denial: “not true. That’s my statement and the most attention I’ll give it because of how actually ridiculous it is.”
https://twitter.com/Tess_Blanchard/status/1216078836212944897
https://twitter.com/Tess_Blanchard/status/1216082844277182464
But the allegations didn’t stop with the denial. Here’s Priscilla Kelly:
“Remember publicly putting me down on twitter last year for something that didn’t involve you whatsoever, then continuing to drag my name to other people for it?
Pepperidge Farm Remembers.
You should probably delete this tweet.”
Remember publicly putting me down on twitter last year for something that didn’t involve you whatsoever, then continuing to drag my name to other people for it?
Pepperidge Farm Remembers.
You should probably delete this tweet. https://t.co/MnsHVnwavU
— Gigi Dolin (@gigidolin_wwe) January 11, 2020
Terra Calaway didn’t mention Tessa by name but sent this out around the same time as the other tweets:
“That time someone got into a legit fight in a battle royal, came to the locker room after and told every single female that they were trash, then got into another legit fight in the locker room?
Cause that was fun.”
That time someone got into a legit fight in a battle royal, came to the locker room after and told every single female that they were trash, then got into another legit fight in the locker room?
Cause that was fun.
— Terra Calaway (@TerraCalaway) January 11, 2020
Black Rose (aka La Rosa Negra), who was allegedly the woman spit on and called a racial slur in Japan by Blanchard, tweeted and deleted this:
“@Sienna & @ImChelseaGreen Thank you so Much!!!!…….
That Story!!!!…. Yes, that’s happens on Japan 2017!!! If @Tessa_Blanchard do not Remember it … Can I!..
I am not a Mean Girl with any Coworkers around the world .
Be kind of #racist is not ridiculous is a #sickness”
Isla Dawn weighed in: “As someone who experienced your bullying firsthand, received regular verbal abuse, was spat on, had rumours spread about me, dealt with multiple attempts by you to blacklist me from other companies, (plus more), I just pray you now follow your own advice.”
As someone who experienced your bullying firsthand, received regular verbal abuse, was spat on, had rumours spread about me, dealt with multiple attempts by you to blacklist me from other companies, (plus more), I just pray you now follow your own advice. https://t.co/MWtmUKLOyf
— Isla Dawn (@IslaDawn) January 11, 2020
Shanna added: “She did more nasty stuff in Japan… Never forget. Practice what you preach sweetheart. I standby @LaAbusadoradePR, she’s a fun loving person who would never disrespect anyone. Much love to you Rosa. ❤️”
She did more nasty stuff in Japan… Never forget. Practice what you preach sweetheart. I standby @LaAbusadoradePR, she's a fun loving person who would never disrespect anyone. Much love to you Rosa. ❤️ https://t.co/gldMcAzwJD
— Shanna シャナ (@Shannanjii) January 11, 2020
Former Impact star Rebel tweeted this: “I like to think people change over time. But I can confirm the bad behavior & non supportive attitude in Japan, I was there”
I like to think people change over time. But I can confirm the bad behavior & non supportive attitude in Japan, I was there https://t.co/u1e60bgdE6
— REBEL (@RebelTanea) January 11, 2020
Blanchard will challenge Sami Callihan for the Impact Wrestling World Championship tonight at the promotion’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view. While this provides promotion, it’s probably not the kind of promotion Impact was hoping for headed into tonight’s historic main event.
Prior to the accusations, we, along with the majority of the wrestling world, were expecting to see Blanchard crowned World Champion. It’ll be interesting to see if she still goes over or if Impact will reverse course in light of the allegations.
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