WWE Interested In Signing Tessa Blanchard?

Released Impact Wrestling World Champion could be en route to Stamford.

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Tessa Blanchard could be a potential signing target for WWE.

Per Figure Four Online/The Wrestling Observer, the market leaders have shown an early interest in picking up the former Impact Wrestling World Champion, who was sensationally released from the promotion last week. Blanchard still held Impact's top title at the time.

WWE has reportedly already been in touch with Blanchard to start negotiations, though nothing has been mentioned about Vince McMahon's closest competition, AEW, at the time of writing.

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Signing Tessa would be a no-brainer if not for recent controversies. Unquestionably one of North America's most talented female wrestlers, she could arrive in AEW or WWE and immediately stand out at the top of her division, though behavioural issues have poisoned her brand somewhat.

Blanchard was released early from her Impact contract after failing to submit requested promo and interview content, leading to fears she'd no-show the upcoming Slammiversary pay-per-view. She was embroiled in a racism scandal after multiple allegations came to light in January and there have been multiple unflattering reports on her conduct in the past, seemingly leaving her in poor standing with WWE.

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It'll be interesting to see if WWE or AEW ends up extended an offer. For now, Blanchard remains a free agent.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.