Tessa Blanchard: Why I Left TNA Wrestling & My Return Plans

Savannah Blanchard Opens ⁢Up About Absence, Cosmetic Surgery Before Bound for Glory

Savannah‌ Blanchard is set to return to the ring at tonight’s Bound‍ for Glory pay-per-view, facing Gia Miller in Lowell,‍ Massachusetts.Her return comes after ‌a nearly three-month absence from⁣ TNA Wrestling, punctuated by a recent match⁣ in Arena Mexico ‌for CMLL against Lluvia on Friday night. Now, Blanchard is⁣ sharing the reason behind⁢ her time ‍away from the spotlight: a personal‍ decision to undergo cosmetic⁢ surgery.

In a newly released YouTube video, Blanchard bravely‍ addressed her absence, choosing to control the narrative surrounding her​ choice. She explained that she’d been contemplating sharing this information with her fans for some time, acknowledging the vulnerability involved. ultimately, she decided openness was critically important, staying true to the connection she’s built with those⁣ who follow⁤ her career.

A ⁢Personal ‌decision, Long Considered

Blanchard⁢ was​ direct about her procedure. “I have decided to get ​a boob job,” she stated. She was fast to emphasize this ⁣wasn’t a pursuit of fleeting online‍ attention or a manufactured storyline.

“This isn’t something that I’m doing for clout,”⁣ she ⁤clarified.⁣ “This isn’t a gimmick. It’s not about trying to live up to someone else’s idea of beauty.”

Instead, Blanchard explained it was a deeply personal choice, something she’d carefully considered ‌for a long ​time and was now finally doing for herself. She also revealed​ a disheartening experience early in her career.

A mentor had suggested⁤ breast augmentation woudl⁢ be necessary for ⁤success in the wrestling industry. This experience, while ⁣impactful, ‍didn’t dictate her decision, ⁣but it highlighted ⁢the pressures women can face in professional wrestling.

Taking Control of the ⁣Narrative

Blanchard underwent the surgery on July 30th in Guadalajara. She stressed​ the importance⁤ of owning her story. “I ⁣want⁤ to control the narrative on⁣ this,” she​ explained.

“That’s the whole point of this video, is to control my own narrative about it.”

She anticipated public scrutiny ‍and wanted to ensure her ⁣reasons weren’t misrepresented. Ultimately, Blanchard wants to be clear: this decision brought‍ her happiness.

Match ​Reception and Looking Ahead

Discussion surrounding Blanchard’s‌ return to the ring has already begun. Reports from wrestling ⁣observer Radio noted ‌her match against Lluvia‍ in Mexico didn’t generate meaningful crowd reaction. However, Blanchard appears focused on‌ the future.

She’s now preparing⁤ for⁣ her match at Bound for glory, ‌eager to reconnect ‌with fans and ⁤continue her wrestling journey. Her openness about her personal choices demonstrates ⁣a commitment to authenticity and self-determination, qualities that resonate with fans and set a powerful example.

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Blanchard’s willingness to share her experience is a testament​ to her strength‍ and a ‌reminder that personal choices are just that – personal. As she steps back into the TNA ring, ‍she does so with ‍a renewed sense of self and a clear message: this is for her.