Tessa Blanchard isnt backing down from her critics, and she just made that clear with a pointed Instagram story posted on May 17, 2025.
The TNA Wrestling star shared a glamorous shot of herself sipping a cocktail with a smug look on her face, adding the caption, Cheers to me for putting up with all of you honestly it should be tax deductible.
Blanchards post comes in the wake of backlash over TNA Wrestling releasing I Hate Tessa merchandise, a move that fans slammed as an attempt to profit from her controversial past. The reaction to the merch has been overwhelmingly negative, with many fans accusing TNA of commercializing racism given Blanchards previous allegations of using a racial slur against La Rosa Negra claims Blanchard has denied.
Despite the criticism, Blanchard appears to be embracing the heat, leaning into her heel persona rather than addressing the controversy directly. TNA has also remained silent about the backlash, showing no signs of pulling the controversial merch.
What do you think of Tessa Blanchards response to her critics? Is she fueling the fire or playing her role as a heel perfectly? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
