Things got tense backstage at TNA iMPACT! when Arianna Grace tried to extend a friendly hand to Tessa Blanchardand got shut down fast.
The moment happened after Grace, representing NXTs new partnership with TNA, approached Blanchard to introduce herself. What started as a polite exchange turned hostile as Blanchard made it clear she had zero interest in playing nice.
Oh, thats cuteyou must be that little messenger they sent by, Blanchard sneered before quickly shutting Grace down. Well, this isnt NXT, and I dont need you telling me what to do.
Grace, keeping her composure, tried to defuse the situation. Im just here to support both brands and ensure everything runs smoothly. Were on the same team.
Blanchard wasnt having it. Dont think you get it. Look at you. Youre this girl just playing dress-up, prancing around backstage, smiling. Youre nothing more than a girl that got everything handed to her by your fathernot like me. I worked for everything that I have, so why dont you take that little smile, turn around, and go do something useful?
As Grace stood her ground, Blanchard delivered one final shot: Did you not understand either? Youre not needed. Get the message to everybody backstageTessa Blanchard answers to nobody.
With TNA and NXT crossing paths more frequently, this confrontation could be the start of something much bigger. Was this just Blanchard making a statement, or is she already putting up walls against WWEs influence?
Is Tessa Blanchard making the right move by rejecting Arianna Grace, or is she setting herself up for a fight? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
