Tessa Blanchard spoke with Icon Versus Icon where she discussed a number of things like her professional wrestling career, who the best female wrestler is according to her, and more. You can check out a few highlights from the interview:
Tessa Blanchard on obstacles faced in her career and her training routine:
“I run into obstacles every day. Having the last name that I do is both a blessing and a curse because I always feel the pressure on my shoulders to live up to that. At the same time, I’m taking my own path and making my own way in this business. Impact has given me the platform to do that. I had such a great time working with them. Honestly, what I think keeps me so driven is my purpose. I know exactly what my purpose is, and I know where I want to see myself in five years. I know what my goals are, and I always keep that in the forefront of my mind. I’ve enjoyed my time with Impact and I’ve appreciated them giving the platform to showcase where I want to end up in the next five years. One thing I say is ‘You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.’ … That’s one thing that I do — I stay ready! I’m in the gym twice a day, seven days a week, I’m dieting all the time and keeping both my body and my mind right. Every time I step into the ring there is a different obstacle but I’m very confident in myself and my ability. I’m very excited for the future.”
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On who had the biggest impact on her as a wrestling fan:
“My favorite wrestler of all-time is Johnny Valentine. I believe him to be the best bad guy ever in wrestling and he is my absolute favorite. Actually, recently I had a conversation with Greg Valentine about this at WrestleCon Mania Weekend in New Orleans. Female-wise, one person that I really, really, really would like to share the ring with is Gail Kim. I say that because I believe her to be one of the best women’s wrestlers in the world!”
On why she chose Impact Wrestling to start her wrestling career:
“There was a conversation I had with myself internally. As I said, I have goals and a purpose. I want to build upon what my grandpa, dad and stepdad did in this business. I want to do that while making a name for myself. To make a name for myself, I feel it’s important for me to establish myself before I go anywhere else. IMPACT has given me the platform, exposure and access to the tools and teachers to do that. I’m very, very grateful for that. I’m learning so much, honing my skills and taking it to the next level. Honestly, I just went with my gut … I feel like this is a great place for me right now. It feels good. It’s a good locker room and a good production.”
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