Below are a couple of top WWE & TNA news stories of the day, featuring SmackDown and Tessa Blanchard.
• After tonight’s SmackDown went off the air, WWE taped next week’s episode of SmackDown. Below are the spoilers:
– The Bloodline cut a promo, but Drew McIntyre interrupted. When tensions escalated, McIntyre escaped through the crowd.
– The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga) def. LA Knight, Andrade, and Apollo Crews
– Kevin Owens cut a promo on Cody Rhodes.
– Braun Strowman, dressed as Santa Claus, appeared on The Grayson Waller Effect. This led to a rematch against Carmelo Hayes.
– Carmelo Hayes def. Braun Strowman
– WWE Tag Team Champion Johnny Gargano def. Alex Shelley
– Bianca Belair & Naomi (c) def. WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax & Candice LeRae to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
WATCH: Nikkita Lyons Exposes Her Buns In A Jacuzzi:
• At TNA Final Resolution tonight, former IMPACT World Champion & Knockouts Champion Tessa Blanchard returned to the company and attacked Jordynne Grace.
You can watch it below:
Tessa Blanchard just attacked @JordynneGrace at #TNAFinalResolution!
Watch #TNAFinalResolution NOW on TNA+: https://t.co/2yJ0D55Gab pic.twitter.com/vBNhzorZt8
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 14, 2024
In a backstage interview, Tessa said, “I’m taking what’s mine”, before shoving interviewer Gia Miller:
Tessa Blanchard is BACK in TNA!
Watch #TNAFinalResolution NOW on TNA+: https://t.co/2yJ0D55Gab pic.twitter.com/L1DJlYIphL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 14, 2024
Fans on social media think this is a controversial move by TNA. In January 2020, several female wrestlers accused Blanchard of bullying and racism, including an incident where she allegedly spat in a black woman’s face and used a racial slur. The woman involved, Black Rose, later confirmed that the incident had occurred. Blanchard, however, denied the accusations.