Tessa Blanchard: ‘I’m tired of being used as clickbait’ over racism allegations
Tessa Blanchard says she is tired of being used as clickbait.
In early 2020, Blanchard was accused by multiple female wrestlers of bullying, racism, and other backstage behavior issues. The allegations included an incident in which Blanchard was accused of using a racial slur toward another female wrestler.
In several recent social media posts, Blanchard said she has made mistakes in her life but denied being racist.
Blanchard wrote:
“I’m not perfect, made plenty of mistakes in my life.. racism is not one of them nor has that ever been in my heart. An incident from 10 years ago has continuously gotten twisted into something that race had absolutely nothing to do with because of the social climate. I’m tired of being used as click bait. Move on.”
On Thursday, when asked on social media whether she is a racist, Blanchard responded:
“Nope. Never have been. Let’s move the hell on.”
Blanchard is currently part of the Diamond Collective in TNA Wrestling alongside Victoria Crawford, Mila Moore, and Robert Stone. When a user on X suggested Blanchard was the only talented member of the group, she responded:
“Wrong Mr. Troy, put respect on my team!!! Mila is the prodigy of Ace Steel & we need Moore of her. Victoria has been to Wrestlemania multiple times & held countless championships across generations. Robert is the smartest guy in NXTNA and doesn’t settle for less than greatness!”
Some of Blanchard’s social media posts are available below:
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