Tessa Blanchard: The Trailblazing Queen of Wrestling

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Tessa Blanchard was born on July 26, 1995, in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

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Her father, Tully Blanchard, was also a professional wrestler and a member of the legendary Four Horsemen stable.

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Tessa began training for wrestling at the age of 18 with George South and started her career in 2014.

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She has competed in various wrestling promotions, including Impact Wrestling, Women of Wrestling, and WOW Superheroes.

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Tessa has won several championships throughout her career, including the Impact Knockouts Championship and the WOW Tag Team Championship.

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Having become the first female Impact World Champion in 2020, Tessa made history.

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Tessa is known for her intense in-ring style and her ability to hold her own against male competitors.

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Despite facing criticism and controversy throughout her career, Tessa continues to break barriers and inspire young wrestlers.

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