Impact Wrestling announced this afternoon that third-generation star Tessa Blanchard has signed a "long-term contract" with the company:
BREAKING: @Tess_Blanchard will continue to prove she's undeniable in the Knockouts Division as she has signed a long-term contract with IMPACT Wrestling. pic.twitter.com/3SWenkIJyG
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) July 10, 2018
Blanchard, the granddaughter of Texas legend Joe Blanchard and the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard (as well as step-daughter of former NWA United States Champion Magnum TA), 22-years old, was trained by Magnum, Tully and George South.
Blanchard debuted in 2014 and competed in last year's WWE Mae Young Classic tournament. She debuted for Impact at the Redemption PPV earlier this year. Impact had been interested in her for some time prior to her debut.
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